AmazonASUS is pushing further into handheld PC gaming with the ROG Xbox Ally, a portable console-style device that aims to take on the Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion Go. Think of it as a Windows-based gaming handheld with Xbox branding and a controller-first layout, built for playing your PC library on the sofa, on the commute, or docked at a desk with peripherals.
Who is this handheld for?
If you want access to multiple launchers and services in one place, a Windows handheld makes sense, and the Xbox-style controls should feel familiar if you already play on console. It suits people who like tweaking settings to balance performance and battery life, rather than expecting a locked-down console experience. The trade-off is that Windows on a small screen can be fiddly at times, so it rewards a bit of patience.
Xbox-style controls for a familiar feel across shooters, racers and platformers.
Handheld PC approach so you can install and manage games like on a laptop, with the flexibility that brings.