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ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X Review: High Performance, High Price

Matt Kamen

created: Oct. 15, 2025, 1 p.m. | updated: Oct. 18, 2025, 10:24 a.m.

Both X-ROGs run a full version of Windows 11, with the Xbox app for PC’s new “full screen experience” as the default user interface. Unfortunately, Microsoft is also crow-barring AI features in, with a new Gaming Copilot assistant (also coming to the desktop PC Xbox app). Win Some, Lose SomeRunning Windows under the Xbox hood also means frustrations when it comes to software updates—is it just the Xbox app that needs an update or the whole system? Should you go through the Windows App store or the Windows Update tool? Will a future system update break your games?

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