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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and Xbox Ally review roundup — Here's what critics are saying about Microsoft's new partner gaming handhelds

Reviews for the ASUS Xbox ROG Ally X and Xbox Ally handhelds are pouring in, with plenty of praise, as well as some criticisms.

Windows Central · Oct 15, 2025

Xbox Ally gets game compatibility indicators — and OG Ally owners get a nice Armoury Crate update too

ASUS and Microsoft have rolled out updates improving both the Xbox Ally and original ROG Ally, with the Xbox app adding handheld compatibility indicators and Armoury Crate SE 2.1.10 delivering key quality-of-life upgrades like a revamped Command Center, battery care tools, and controller mapping support.

Windows Central · Oct 15, 2025

One of my favorite accessories now has an Xbox Ally version — it's Xbox Certified and gives the handheld a kickstand

I already own a few dBrand Killswitch cases for Steam Deck and ROG Ally. They're excellent, which is why I'm stoked that the company is releasing one for the upcoming Xbox Ally gaming handheld PC.

Windows Central · Oct 15, 2025

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review: a pocket-sized power monster

Asus’s latest collab with Xbox and Windows is a love letter to the gamers

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025

I spent 5,000 miles gaming on the ROG Xbox Ally X — it’s incredible, but something doesn’t add up

The ROG Xbox Ally X takes the crown as the best PC gaming handheld you can buy, and it rightly should given that gargantuan $999 price tag.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 15, 2025

The more affordable Xbox Ally is a modest handheld that works as expected — but the Steam Deck casts a long shadow over it

I played dozens of hours of games on the Xbox Ally and also ran the handheld through several benchmark tests. It's a modest device whose biggest competitor is the Steam Deck. But is it worth buying? Our review.

Windows Central · Oct 15, 2025

I tested the Xbox Ally X for dozens of hours, and it's almost everything you want in a handheld — future updates could make it the full package

We spent dozens of hours playing games and testing the performance on the Xbox Ally X. It's an impressive device worth paying attention to. Our review.

Windows Central · Oct 15, 2025

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X doesn't fix Windows 11 on handhelds, but it's a step in the right direction

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X isn’t the long-rumored handheld Xbox console people have been waiting for (despite the name), but it is a solid evolution of one of the best PC gaming handhelds.

TechRadar · Oct 15, 2025

The ROG Xbox Ally is a Steam Deck disguised as an Xbox — so why is it $600?

For what it’s worth, the ROG Xbox Ally is fine, but at $600, it’s a huge investment for dated performance.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 15, 2025

Asus ROG Xbox Ally review

Did Xbox just win the handheld gaming war or is the Xbox Ally too expensive?

T3 · Oct 15, 2025