ROG Xbox Ally X von Asus ist nicht die lange erhoffte Handheld-Xbox geworden. Dennoch kombiniert die Hardware die einfache Bedienung einer Xbox mit der Flexibilität eines Windows-PCs. Der verbaute AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme bleibt zwar hinter den Erwartungen zurück, erfüllt seine Aufgabe aber dennoch gut.

The ROG Xbox Ally X is aimed at gaming enthusiasts who don't want to miss out on their favourite games away from their desk or console. Minor weaknesses such as the creaking of the casing, the complex menu structure and the permanently audible fan noise do not change the very good overall impression of the handheld. Stefan Schasche

The collaboration between Microsoft and Asus is a success: the ROG Xbox Ally X is the top handheld thanks to its great hardware performance. However, Microsoft is missing an opportunity here and is relying on its tried-and-tested but dull PC user interface. Alternatively, there is the technically weaker Steam Deck OLED (1 TB) for just under 680 euros, which relies entirely on Steam as a platform.