Nintendo did it. Soni did it. Even Sega did it. And now, Microsoft has finally launched its own dedicated handheld gaming device … of kinds.
Disclosed during summer yesterday Xbox game showcase, Asus Rog Xbox Ally PSP or Nintendo is close to a steam deck compared to switch. Essentially, it is a spin on the current handheld gaming PC of Asus, Rogue EllieBut with Xbox style grips, an Xbox button, and a smooth approach to Windows that leaves most of the guff and you will find a game launcher (where you will find all your different game stores, steams and epic), which you can fully navigate with your controller.
In other words, it is not a portable Xbox, it is a handheld gaming PC with Xbox branding.
A better Windows-based gaming experience, for a price
Even if it can be disappointing for the Xbox Diehards, on the surface, it is at least potentially great news-perhaps even PC gamers have asked the Windows-based gaming handheld for a while, as this operating system is currently present, no fun to Navigate with a controller-based device. And loading the correct load in the Xbox app is not just immediate; Microsoft states that the handheld will actually stop loading parts of the windows, which can make the OS more lighter and actually promote performance. Finally, systems running the OS of Microsoft can potentially compete with the choice of steam deck, especially because Microsoft says the new Xbox handhald gaming PC experience is coming soon on other devices, some of which are already in the market.
And yet, Microsoft no longer has to compete with just steam decks. In particular, the announcement came after the launch of Nintendo Switch 2 over the weekend, and it is not difficult to see it at least as out-of-date.
In addition, ROG Xbox is ally ugly. Although the official dimensions are not yet out, it also appears to be slightly thicker, and on the heavy side.
Credit: Mitchell Eharhart
This may seem appropriate for hardcore gamers, but smooth, apple-EqSue, $ 450 Nintendo Switch 2, or even next to $ 400 steam decks, this is a big inquiry, and other expensive steam decks I have seen earlier keep in mind the contestants. In particular, as, asus according to an interview was with consumer vice president Sean Yen Game fileMicrosoft says that the new device will be targeted between 720p and 900p to 1080p (based on your model), which is now equal to what is on the steam deck. The game can run at a slightly higher frame rate, but it will not be a total game changer. Casual players can also see no difference.
What do you think so far?
In short, this is a more repetition change, which is unfortunate for a first film. There are benefits of a more usable Windows-based gaming handheld-not only, the steam deck cannot run the game with anti-chest, as well as the Xbox experience. It is considered to make the game early to run the games that will not run on steam decks (which can also run the game from other launches, but only after jumping through a few hops). But the steam deck has always been my Go-to-Handheld Gaming PC recommendation for a reason: it is inexpensive, simple to use, and good performance. The Rog Xbox Ally is ready to take the mantra of simplicity, but I suspect that it will be sufficient to justify the cost (it will use a new processor compared to the steam deck).
Not really a handheld xbox
Result? An Xbox Handheld that will not be a Go-to-Portable Gaming experience for Xbox fans, but a Xbox on top of a boutique option is ideal for the most dedicated to only fans. This is not the worst thing in the world, but an opportunity to be an opportunity, especially when compared to shiny new switch 2.
Speaking, I am playing with Switch 2 over the weekend, and that’s it smooth. My complete review is still upcoming, but in the summary, it is thin, lighter, much better than the Xbox handheld, moves like a dream, and is still cheaper than the upcoming Xbox device. Sure, it is limited by a complete PC methods, but also makes it more acceptable. Switch 2 feels like a glimpse in the future of gaming in the mainstream hand, while Xbox looks more like a hand stopgap. (Although I would still recommend the steam deck for most handheld PC gamers, and any console fans switch in search of a new handheld 2.)
Maybe I am expecting too much. This is a lot, thinking that the Xbox may be able to compete with the nintendo on its first hand effort. But the company’s “This is an Xbox“Campaigns are also adamant on pushing their cloud streaming and Game pass Experience on your hardware, and a smooth, more affordable Xbox handheld can be a great appreciation for him, and helped it out to take out a niche as a steam deck-alike for people coming from console gaming, or handheld for switch gamers who want something more hardcore. Instead, it seems like a good upgradation for those who were already sold on the idea of ​​ROG partner, and none other.
