The ROG Xbox Ally

 The ROG Xbox Ally

One of the best handhelds out there

The ROG Xbox Ally is a first from Xbox and it might be Xbox’s reply to the new Nintendo Switch 2. It is a game changer in the world of handheld devices and console devices. It really proves what modern technology is capable of! It's a brand new way of Xbox saying that we're not just for console gamers but for every type of gamer!

Specs

The Rog Xbox online is a handheld gaming device which was co-created by Asus and Microsoft. It has 16 gigs of memory and 512 gigs of SSD storage. It  gives a 1080p resolution screen with also a 500 nit display. It has 120 hertz refresh rate and for protectiveness it comes with a gorilla glass and DXC anti-reflection! For its processor it is an AMD Ryzen Z2 A. It comes with a headphone jack, Microsd reader and 2 usb ports. It supports Bluetooth and has a 60 watt battery

Ergonomic design

It's a clear winner here —  when it comes to comfortableness this handheld wins by miles. Its larger grips make it a whole lot easier to hold, with its buttons placed perfectly and ergonomically for your happy hands.

It might be thicker than most of the gaming handles that you used to such as the Nintendo switch and MSI claw 8 AI +, but it doesn’t make much of a difference when you hold it. It is still lightweight enough to win itself the title of ultraportable!

And when it brings in the impulse triggers and it's very strong haptic feedback it might just be the best console ever in terms of comfort. 

Cool facts 

• You can switch from Windows layout and Xbox layout, this isn’t your average PC mode on a Lenovo tablet ,this practically gives you two different gaming desks that this little handheld is able to handle!

• You can connect your gaming keyboard and mouse to it giving you a pc gaming feel 

• You can even connect your own Xbox controller! 

Conclusion

In conclusion the Rog Xbox Ally is one of the greatest handhelds that are going to enter this world. It has everything you would need to use and there practically no reason anyone can say this is a bad console!

By Dakshan Balaji

Works Cited

“ASUS ROG Xbox Ally & ROG Xbox Ally X | Handheld Gaming Console | ROG USA.” ROG, https://rog.asus.com/us/content/rog-xbox-ally/. Accessed 2 October 2025.

England, Jason. “ROG Xbox Ally hands-on review: Big on performance and playability.” Tom's Guide, 26 September 2025, https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/rog-xbox-ally-hands-on-review. Accessed 2 October 2025.

“ROG Xbox Ally.” Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ROG_Xbox_Ally. Accessed 2 October 2025.