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So the rumors were true, and if you want to buy one of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally models, you could spend up to $1000. We’ll get to the price, but has it really come to this? Microsoft is struggling to ...

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The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X has controller-like grips, but it's far more of a PC than an Xbox with a screen. Reading time 12 minutes Everything is an Xbox now, right? If that’s the case, why can’t we mod ...

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Windows still sucks as a handheld interface High price Xbox app/overlay additions disappointing The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is finally here, and with it comes a new era in Windows gaming handhelds, ...

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Do I like the ROG Xbox Ally X? Yes. Does it give me those sweet techdorphins you get from using a lovely bit of new kit? Will it replace my Steam Deck? Almost certainly. Is it an Xbox? Hmmm. While ...

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