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Microsoft has raised the price of the ROG Xbox Ally X in Japan from 139,800 to 169,800 yen due to RAM shortages driven by AI demand, while the lower‑end model stays the same. With RAM costs rising, more price hikes are likely across the industry, potentially impacting Valve’s Steam Machine which has already faced delayed pricing and launch details as it competes in the handheld PC space.
Digital Foundry shows Bloodborne via ShadPS4 on the ROG Xbox Ally X hitting 50–70 FPS at 720p (with shader caching and power tweaks), beating PS4/PS5 back-compat; at 1080p it runs ~33–40 FPS. Strix Halo on a GPD Win 5 with higher power can push 1080p toward 60 FPS, suggesting handheld emulation can approach native performance with the right hardware and settings.
Installing Bazzite OS on the ROG Xbox Ally X significantly improves game performance and stability in select titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and Hogwarts Legacy, especially in Performance Mode, while also enhancing usability features such as sleep mode.
The Nintendo Switch 2 outperforms the ROG Xbox Ally X in image quality thanks to NVIDIA DLSS, delivering better graphics and comparable performance in demanding games, while both systems excel as portable gaming devices.
The ROG Xbox Ally X has received high praise in reviews, scoring 9/10 for its excellent ergonomics and performance, positioning it as a top PC handheld, but its high price of £799/$999 makes it a niche product for dedicated gamers, especially when compared to more affordable options like the Switch 2.
The article provides a first look at gameplay footage of upcoming games on the ROG Xbox Ally X, showcasing performance at various settings and resolutions, with generally smooth frame rates, indicating the system's strong capabilities ahead of its release on October 16th.
The ROG Xbox Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go 2 are premium gaming handhelds with distinct features: the Xbox Ally X offers a more comfortable grip and Xbox interface, while the Legion Go 2 boasts a larger, OLED display with higher refresh rate and detachable controllers. The Legion Go 2 is likely more expensive, but provides a better display and more versatile controls, making it suitable for users seeking high-end features. Pricing and availability are expected in October 2025, with the Legion Go 2 starting at around $1,049.
Benchmarks for the MSI Claw A8, the first handheld to feature AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, reveal promising performance, with early tests showing solid CPU and GPU results, and potential insights into the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X, which shares the same CPU and RAM specifications.
The article provides an early impression of the ROG Xbox Ally X, a handheld gaming device that emulates Xbox controller design and interface, with promising features like integrated third-party libraries and a familiar UI, though its final price and performance details remain uncertain. The reviewer is impressed by its ergonomics, performance in a demo of Gears of War: Reloaded, and its potential to rival other handhelds like the Steam Deck, despite being a work in progress.
Leaked European prices suggest the ROG Xbox Ally may cost €599 and the ROG Xbox Ally X €899, with U.S. prices possibly around $499 and $799, launching in October with pre-orders starting in August. The devices feature upgraded hardware and software, but their success may depend on pricing and market competition.