ASUS ROG Xbox Ally vs ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X
Get the ROG Xbox Ally X. Same grips and screen, but a much faster chip, more memory, double the storage and a bigger battery. The plain Ally is Steam Deck speed for a few hundred less.
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Which one is for you?
ROG Xbox Ally
Indie, older or lighter games, Game Pass on the go for less? The Ally.
Is the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally worth it?ROG Xbox Ally X
Get the Ally X if this sounds like you: the newest games running well, long sessions, lots of games installed.
Is the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X worth it?Key differences
Chip
Memory and storage
Battery
Screen
Price
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
ROG Xbox Ally
Owners love having Xbox, Game Pass and Steam games in one comfortable, Xbox-style handheld. The main complaint is that it struggles with big, demanding games.
- Xbox, Game Pass and Steam in one place
- Comfortable, like an Xbox controller
- Runs their games well
- Struggles with big, demanding games
ROG Xbox Ally X
Owners love its power and having Xbox, Game Pass and Steam games in one place, anywhere. The main complaint is that Windows and its menus take time to learn.
- Powerful: runs big games well
- Xbox, Game Pass and Steam in one place
- Play anywhere, in bed or on trips
- Windows and its menus take time to learn
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: PC Gamer, Engadget, Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the ROG Xbox Ally: 54 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Boulanger (France), Takealot (South Africa) and Costco (US), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the ROG Xbox Ally X: 66 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Boulanger (France) and Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), read November 2026.