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[Tobimacoss]

Non-X is on sale already. Probably the price it should have launched at.

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/rog-xbox-ally-7-fhd-120hz-gaming-handheld-3-month-xbox-game-pass-premium-amd-ryzen-z2-a-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-windows/JJGHGPGFL4

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM6C3ZMN/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=sec2002-20

What was the sales price? Showing full price to me now.

I still think based on the specs, MS and Asus had intended the white Ally to be supplemented with Cloud Gaming. And were likely targeting $499 price at first before the tariffs screwed up their plans.

 

[Topher]

What was the sales price? Showing full price to me now.

I still think based on the specs, MS and Asus had intended the white Ally to be supplemented with Cloud Gaming. And were likely targeting $499 price at first before the tariffs screwed up their plans.

It was $499

 

[Tobimacoss]

It was $499

Not bad, I'm waiting for it to hit $399, hopefully after the tariffs go away this month. (Supreme Court case pending).

Either that or wait for Ayn Odin 3 Portal.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

Not bad, I'm waiting for it to hit $399, hopefully after the tariffs go away this month. (Supreme Court case pending).

Either that or wait for Ayn Odin 3 Portal.

It's a terrible deal. Also - you don't really think they will lower the price, do you?

 

[Tobimacoss]

It's a terrible deal. Also - you don't really think they will lower the price, do you?

Of course not, MSRP will probably stay $599, to keep expectations set for next gen models. However, certain stores may be willing to do more sales if they lose less money. Or even used/refurbished prices.

 

[Mr.ODST]

Is the Roggers X worth it

 

[Mister Wolf]

Is the Roggers X worth it

Im happy with mine. They just added a new feature where you can disable CPU cores so the GPU can get more power. Great feature since most games do not need an 8 core CPU.

 

[Tobimacoss]

Im happy with mine. They just added a new feature where you can disable CPU cores so the GPU can get more power. Great feature since most games do not need an 8 core CPU.

Yep, most games barely even need 4 cores, aka 8 Threads. That's why PS6 Handheld Canis has 6 CPU cores but only four Zen 6C cores with 8 Threads for the games and two Zen 6LP cores for the OS.

This ability to disable CPU cores might also come in handy if they plan to use the Magnus CPU SOC in handhelds.

Magnus has three Zen 6 (full) cores, and eight Zen 6C cores for total of 11 Cores. The Xbox Ally X with the Z2X AI chip has eight Zen 5 Cores, 16 Threads. So they could probably disable the 3 big Cores and pair up with AT4 GPU die for use in handhelds. That is how they would ensure BC and/or FC with Console library, for next gen hardware.

PS6 Orion also has one CPU core disabled, from total of 9, maybe Sony is reserving one for enabling in the future if needed?

 

[Topher]

Is the Roggers X worth it

Not to me. You've got a fair boost in power but the same 7" screen as the previous version. I much prefer an 8" but at $1k......I'm certainly not going to pay more for a lesser screen than what my Lenovo Legion Go S has. If the increased processing is important then I'd say the MSI is another good option, if you can find it. But the Xbox Rog Ally X definitely has a better battery than most, if that is important.

There isn't one handheld that is a slam-dunk over all others at a decent price, frankly. You've got just go down the feature list and prioritize each and make a decision based on that.

 

[balls of snow]

I dont care if its overprice but these z2 extreme handhelds are the real deal. Getting 2 hours runtime on Alan Wake is nuts considering even base ps5 @200W chugs hard on the game.