Asus ROG Ally X review: A $1,000 gaming handheld that delivers strong value in a competitive market
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Andy Edser
Summary
A hardware writer examines the Asus ROG Ally X, a $1,000 gaming handheld PC, arguing that despite its high price, it represents the best value proposition currently available in the handheld gaming market. The article discusses the trade-offs between performance, portability, and price in handheld gaming PCs, and makes the case that the ROG Ally X's improvements over previous models justify its cost compared to competitors like the Steam Deck.
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· 4 pulledI like handheld gaming PCs. Note that I've carefully used the word 'like,' rather than love.
In all honesty, I wish they were faster. Or more portable.
Concessions need to be made if you want to play demanding games on the go, it's true.
But, in recent months, it's the price that's really put the tin lid on the w
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