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Steam deck OLED because of the screen and GeForce nowYou are an absolute menace
How are you feeling about this device? What's your preferred PC handheld currently?

Steam deck OLED because of the screen and GeForce nowYou are an absolute menace
How are you feeling about this device? What's your preferred PC handheld currently?
Can't wait to see what they cook up. Xbox has too many great games that aren't on PC. Sucks balls.
"Nintendo kid stuff"? That's how we're analyzing 152 million systems sold, eh? I don't think the "Nintendo kiddy market" you're referencing exists anymore, i think it's far larger and lots of diverse appetites across a large demographic of younger, middle-aged, and older gamers.
Yeah and I am also wondering about the price. HX AI "9" chips (with beefier GPU) are quite pricey. AMD is probably trying to also optimize power envelope for handhelds vs laptops.Could be a timing thing for AMD as well since Lenovo also isn't releasing their Z2E version until the fall.
30-40% over the deck? Maybe more in CPU heavy titles I would guess.I wonder how it compares to the Series S, Series X, Steam Deck and a 4080 laptop. I bet that Xbox model is going to be $1,000 or $1,000 because Xbox is going to cover some of the costs.
Also the weight on that, its pretty beefy. I got bad tennis elbow during my review of the Steam Deck and this is slightly heavier.
GHG do you agree? I recall you have been on their case about fixing Win 11 for portables/gaming specific profiles for a bit.
Then it's not an Xbox.Don't think so.
Why would it matter? It's a PC handheld.Two SKU's, they just don't learn do they?
Eh, doesn't matter being a PC.Two SKU's, they just don't learn do they?
Because they like confusing things, never heard of KISS? it works for the tech market also, especially when it comes to consoles. WE know its just a handheld PC, to many others this is the first dedicated XBox handheld console. I don't give a shit either way, I wont be buying one BECAUSE its just a PC handheld and it's likely to be more expensive than more powerful rivals.Why would it matter? It's a PC handheld.
He obviously just read the title of the thread and gave his opinion off of that without digging into it more.well, not so fast. this doesn't run normal Windows but a version altered by the Xbox branch.
in game mode basically all unnecessary Windows processes get stopped, that includes the entire Windows desktop environment even it seems. so performance should be way better than on default Windows.
this really sounds like Windows Steam OS edition. the game mode is an isolated mode like the game mode on Steam OS
This was done intentionally as there's less risk and decent rewards, also it allows for a Significant Loophole for them to claim they have Playstation games on "their" system, via Steam storefront. Of course this is still technically and (more importantly) legally a ROG Ally, but that won't stop them from calling it and advertising it as a "Xbox" device.MS can't even be bothered to make its own hardware anymore? Okay then... It might be a cool device. I kinda dig the handheld PC concept, but I don't see this as much different from any of the other available options.
And btw Windows 11 sucks for all of you praising it
Jesus fucking Christ, what is this abomination and why? Please tell me it's not an official accessory.They we're just inspired by Nintendo.
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Phantasy star online my friendJesus fucking Christ, what is this abomination and why? Please tell me it's not an official accessory.
I guess... but why not just kb+m then (even if it'd be Nintendo-compatible only)? This looks like it could be moderately ergonomic if you're a midget stuck in a T-pose, but horrible otherwise.Phantasy star online my friend
So, what is the difference between this and the rog ally x that you can find everywhere? And btw Windows 11 sucks for all of you praising it
GHG do you agree? I recall you have been on their case about fixing Win 11 for portables/gaming specific profiles for a bit.
They've already got a lot more windows gaming customers than they do Xbox customers. It shouldn't have needed some shitty Xbox rebranded ROG ally for this to happen.
PureXbox? More like CopeXbox![]()
No, The ROG Xbox Ally Handheld Doesn't Play Native Console Games
But that's why Xbox Play Anywhere is so goodwww.purexbox.com
Really? Like for regular gameplay over the sticks and dpad? I tried it for a few FPS and it just doesn't feel right. I hear people love the things though...No touch-pad seems like a weird omission, I used them a lot in my Deck.
OS update coming to the other Ally's eventually.
More like PureDamageControl.PureXbox? More like CopeXbox
That's where Xbox Play Anywhere comes in though! There are over 1000 games supported with Xbox Play Anywhere already, and it's a feature where you get the PC version of a game for free if you buy it on an Xbox console.
No, not like that. If the game is in first person I'll use the stick or the gyro to look around. Thing is you can customize the track-pads and get like 9 extra buttons out of each one of them. For example, in Half-Life you could assign each section of the gamepad to a number from 1 to 9 and use it to quickly swap weapons.Really? Like for regular gameplay over the sticks and dpad? I tried it for a few FPS and it just doesn't feel right. I hear people love the things though...
GHG do you agree? I recall you have been on their case about fixing Win 11 for portables/gaming specific profiles for a bit.
No, not like that. If the game is in first person I'll use the stick or the gyro to look around. Thing is you can customize the track-pads and get like 9 extra buttons out of each one of them. For example, in Half-Life you could assign each section of the gamepad to a number from 1 to 9 and use it to quickly swap weapons.
This is how it looks while configuring it:
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Once in game, the menu on the lower left corner will appear as an overlay in-game when you touch the touchpad, kinda like this:
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Shit's great, specially for older games that weren't designed with gamepads in mind or require a lot of different inputs. In most games it can be useful as a quick menu for quick save and loads, taking a screenshot or whatever.
I went on the site they linked to and tried to find a new non-MS games that released in 2025:More like PureDamageControl.
Sounds like straight up PR for Microsoft.
For older games without controller support they are a must have, IMO.No touch-pad seems like a weird omission, I used them a lot in my Deck.
I just think no one believes them because they always have "plans" and big things coming but it never happens.There's plenty of evidence that there's a plan and ongoing work to achieve "native" BC on future Xbox and PC hardware... but there are still people who tell you that the only BC they're working on for future Xbox products will be streaming.
Sometimes I think it's more of an attempt to belittle anything Xbox is than a desire to inform you about the real situation and the plan for preserving and upgrading past software.
No touch-pad seems like a weird omission, I used them a lot in my Deck.
Thank you! What can we expect? 499 - 699?Not yet
Going by what Sarah said, this is the start of a (hopefully) push to make it better for gaming on desktop and portable PC's across the board, not just for this Ally device.
Thank you! What can we expect? 499 - 699?
All of this is just a smokescreen. MS is investing in portable "Xbox PC" devices with Windows just to try to migrate Xbox fans to the PC and prevent them from migrating to the PS5.
On the PC, it is easier for MS to establish a store and not have to pay 30% to Valve like it has to pay to Sony for the Playstation.
I would not under any circumstances invest in this "Xbox" hardware because it is just a bridge for those who play on the Xbox console to go play on the Windows PC.
?? A PS4 doesn't play PS3, PS2, or PS1 games, but it is still a PlayStation.Then it's not an Xbox.