I’m finally beginning to trust Microsoft’s handheld Xbox

I’m finally beginning to trust Microsoft’s handheld Xbox

An Xbox Ally in front of an Xbox Ally X. I still wouldn't buy an Xbox Ally, and I still don't think the tweaked version of Windows that shipped with it is ready for primetime. The Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) needs work. But two months after I panned the cheaper $600 white Xbox Ally and wasn't quite sold on the $1,000 black one, one of my most-hated Windows issues is getting better. I didn't stop testing these handhelds after my October re…

Walmart knocks $600 Xbox handheld console to $489

Handheld gaming has come a long way, and there are now many options to choose from. One great option is the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally 7, now priced at $489 at Walmart, down from its $600 MSRP. The Xbox Ally 7 is one of the most powerful handheld consoles available, blending the flexibility of Windows PC gaming with the familiar Xbox experience. Instead of being locked into one store or ecosystem, this console lets you jump between Xbox Game Pass, Steam…

I’m finally beginning to trust Microsoft’s handheld Xbox Allys

I still wouldn’t buy an Xbox Ally, and I still don’t think the tweaked version of Windows that shipped with it is ready for primetime. The Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) needs work. But two months after I panned the cheaper $600 white Xbox Ally and wasn’t quite sold on the $1,000 black one, one of my most-hated Windows issues is getting better. I didn’t stop testing these handhelds after my October review; I’ve been playing Hollow Knight: Si…