I’ll admit, when Xbox first stated it was working on a handheld, I wasn’t exactly thrilled. The messaging was unclear, and when it was revealed that Xbox would partner with ASUS to release an Xbox-branded version of the ROG Ally: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X, it didn’t really change my mind. At best, I was curious to see what Xbox was trying to do, even if the entire push seemed aimed more at PC gaming than Xbox as a console.
That said, after finally getting hands-on with the ROG Xbox Ally X during PAX West 2025, I can honestly say I’m starting to come around with the envision of what Xbox’s (and Asus’s) handheld gaming venture is about.
I’ve owned both the original ROG Ally and now the ROG Ally X. It’s my favorite handheld device. Yes, even over the Steam Deck and Switch 2, but let’s not start that debate. And as much as I enjoy it, I’ve had frustrations with the design. Ironically, some of those issues are being addressed thanks to Xbox’s involvement.
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