
Xbox’s new handheld is a surprisingly comfortable way to play Gears
Ash Parrish
created: June 10, 2025, 3 p.m. | updated: June 10, 2025, 5:36 p.m.
Xbox has revealed its new handheld line, the ROG Xbox Ally and the Xbox Ally X, made in partnership with Asus.
I can sum up my experience with the Xbox Ally X (as I recall, the less powerful white Xbox Ally was not available) with a few words: I need this.
I’ve struggled with my Steam Deck for a long time because it’s not comfortable to hold.
I played on a regular Ally at first, then I moved over to the Xbox Ally X, and the differences were subtle but noticeable.
Visually, between the Ally and the Xbox Ally X, I didn’t notice a difference, but I really wasn’t looking for one.
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