The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is the best Windows gaming handheld PC. No longer do you have to be tethered to your PC or laptop to play your favorite computer games because the Xbox Ally X has the power to run even demanding PC games thanks to the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor. All the miniaturatization comes at a cost, and the Xbox Ally X comes in at $1,000 retail. Fortunately, is a way to get it for a lot less than that.
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X for $870.49
Import (brand new) model
As part of its big Spring Sale, AliExpress is offering a brand new Asus ROG Xbox Ally X for just $870.49 with free shipping after you apply $90 off coupon code "USAS90". This is absolutely the lowest price I've ever seen for this console, even compared to pre-owned or used deals. This is a region-free import model, which will play just fine in the US (language and regional settings are determined by your account, not the hardware). Import models don't come with a US warranty, but AliExpress does include a free 15-day return policy.
The Xbox Ally X ships locally from a warehouse in the United States, with most orders being delivered within a week. "Lucky Tech Store" is a well known and reputable AliExpress storefront that sells imported gaming consoles (including the Switch 2 and PlayStation 5), handheld gaming PCs like the Xbox Ally X, and first party accessories.
The Xbox Ally X Is the New Handheld Gaming PC to Beat
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is the most powerful handheld gaming PC you can get. It's equipped with the newest AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It runs off the Windows operating system, but with Xbox integration. The nomenclature might be confusing, but the Xbox Ally X is really more of an evolution of the the Asus ROG Ally X handheld than it is an actual Xbox console. Jacqueline Thomas sums it up quite well in her Xbox Ally X review:
"The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is a fascinating little device. Because while it’s being sold as a sort of handheld Xbox, it’s more of a sequel to last year’s incredible Asus ROG Ally X. But the Xbox side of it can’t be ignored, because it’s the first device to launch with support for the new Xbox Full Screen Experience. This allows the handheld to boot straight into the Xbox App within Windows, without loading Explorer or any of the non-gaming-related background tasks that typically load when you boot up Windows 11. In a lot of ways, this partnership feels like Microsoft’s response to the rise of the SteamOS, and for the first time since the Steam Deck came out in 2022 it might actually have something that’s as easy to use."
Jackie also goes on to say that "the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is easily the best handheld gaming PC available right now." Compared to other gaming handhelds equipped with the same Z2 Extreme CPU, the Xbox Ally X is actually reasonably priced. The Lenovo Legion Go 2 costs $1,100 and the MSI Claw A8 costs $1,150.
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