How can Microsoft compete against the Steam Deck or the Lenovo Legion Go? That\u2019s where the ROG Xbox Ally X comes in. The prospect is a potentially mouthwatering one: combining ROG Ally\u2019s excellent design with Xbox\u2019s casual console experience. I\u2019ve been putting Asus\u2019 brand-new device through its paces over the last two weeks, and I\u2019m left feeling conflicted rather than overjoyed.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s because when it comes to the best Steam Deck alternatives, I\u2019m a firm believer that the ROG Ally Z1e is the go-to choice to consider. Backed by enough power to play plenty of high-profile FPS games or massive RPGs, the flexibility it offers appeals to me far more than Valve, Lenovo, or MSI\u2019s portable gaming consoles. There\u2019s no denying that Windows 11 can be a clunky obstacle to overcome on the go, but using the Z1e for work is also extremely valuable when I\u2019m away from home.<\/p>\n
Although the Steam Deck still manages to beat out most handheld PCs on the price front, the Z1e usually sells for around $450\/\u00a3450 brand-new, with second-hand units beating that by at least $100. Jumping up to the ROG Ally X, its more expensive cousin, is where things can get complicated. And that\u2019s where a hurdle for the ROG Xbox Ally X appears.<\/p>\n