Trusted Reviews80
The most compelling Windows handheld yet thanks to the Xbox interface and comfortable controls, though its aging chip feels weak for the price and it plays second fiddle to the X model.
Asus ROG Xbox Ally
4 expert reviews#5 of 6 handheld game consoles
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recommend
recommend
Best for the Xbox handheld interface
Critics’ consensus
4 professional reviewers tested the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, and 1 recommend it. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Windows Central, Tom's Guide and 1 more
The catch: The chip is too weak for the $600 price and demanding games.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 60 to 80All 4 scores printed by the outlets
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What do critics say about the Asus ROG Xbox Ally?
Windows Central80
A comfortable, cheaper entry-level Windows handheld best used for cloud gaming and lighter games.
Tom's Guide60
A decent handheld whose performance only matches a Steam Deck, yet it costs $600.
Expert Reviews60
A fantastic handheld in most respects, but the processor is too weak for the latest AAA games.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
No clear pattern.
What critics dislike most
Price3 of 4
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Is the Asus ROG Xbox Ally worth it?
Critics are divided: 1 of 4 recommend it. The chip is too weak for the $600 price and demanding games.
Do critics agree about the Asus ROG Xbox Ally?
Broad agreement: scores range from 60 (Tom's Guide) to 80 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 20 points across 4 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Asus ROG Xbox Ally?
Price (3 of 4 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Asus ROG Xbox Ally?
The Nintendo Switch 2 (critic score 86), best overall.