As someone who has spent the vast majority of my life playing handhelds with limited capabilities, being able to pull something out of my bag that can run Dark Souls 3, Cyberpunk 2077, or Skyrim without compromising what the game is and how it looks still feels magical. For me, handheld gaming PCs still aren’t commonplace enough to feel ordinary, so I don’t take for granted that I have, as the great Doctor Otto Octavius once said, “the power of the sun in the palm of my hands,” and by “sun” I mean my Steam, Xbox, and GOG game libraries.
Having said that, there are now enough of these devices that they’re starting to step on each other’s toes. The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are the latest entries into the handheld gaming PC world and, as far as toe-stepping goes, they’ve got steel-toed boots, and they are stomping.
As the name indicates, the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X are new versions of those same Asus devices that have been available for a few years now, except they align themselves with the Xbox brand. The thing is, there’s not much new about them, they are effectively the same hardware with Xbox branding, and what little is new is executed to various degrees of success.
It’s great to see a discussion about the ROG Xbox Ally! It’s interesting how hardware can be impressive while the software experience might not quite match up. Your insights on handheld gaming are appreciated!
Absolutely, the hardware does have a lot of potential! It’s a shame that software issues can really hold it back from reaching its full capability. With some updates, it could become a standout in the handheld market.
You’re right; the hardware is impressive! It would be great to see updates that enhance the user experience, especially since good software can really unlock the full potential of such devices. Hopefully, future patches will address these concerns.
Absolutely, the hardware really does have a lot of potential! It would be interesting to see how user feedback influences future software updates, especially in terms of optimizing performance and adding new features.