Asus ROG Xbox Ally
Exact average 70.0 · all scores printed by the outlets
Image: Asus4 professional reviewers tested the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, and 1 recommend it. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Windows Central, Tom's Guide and 1 more
The catch: The chip is too weak for the $600 price and demanding games.
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What 4 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 80Trusted Reviews
The most compelling Windows handheld yet thanks to the Xbox interface and comfortable controls, though its aging chip feels weak for the price and it plays second fiddle to the X model.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 80Windows Central
A comfortable, cheaper entry-level Windows handheld best used for cloud gaming and lighter games.
Read Windows Central review - 60Tom's Guide
A decent handheld whose performance only matches a Steam Deck, yet it costs $600.
Read Tom's Guide review - 60Expert Reviews
A fantastic handheld in most respects, but the processor is too weak for the latest AAA games.
Read Expert Reviews review
"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
No clear pattern.
What critics dislike most
Other handheld game consoles critics rate highly
Common questions
Is the Asus ROG Xbox Ally worth it?
Critics are divided: 1 of 4 recommend it. The chip is too weak for the $600 price and demanding games.
Do critics agree about the Asus ROG Xbox Ally?
Broad agreement: scores range from 60 (Tom's Guide) to 80 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 20 points across 4 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Asus ROG Xbox Ally?
Price (3 of 4 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Asus ROG Xbox Ally?
The Nintendo Switch 2 (critic score 85), top pick, narrowly.