The First Xbox Handheld
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Check out War Thunder for free today on PC, Console, and Mobile using our links! PC/Console: playwt.link Mobile: wtm.game Behold, the new Xbox Ally X! It looks interesting, but does it have the performance or features to replace your Steam Deck, Ally, or any of the other handhelds in between? Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com ► GET OUR MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 1:50 Physical Differences 4:27 Two Versions 6:27 Display 8:00 UI/UX 9:18 Game Library 10:15 Conclusion 12:55 Outro
The video opens with a first look at a bold new handheld that fuses Xbox thinking with a powerful PC handheld design. The host emphasizes that this is the first time a third party PC has borne the Xbox name, and notes the strategic shift of Windows itself being tuned for console-like experiences on a handheld. The hardware is presented as a performance titan, featuring the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, three Zen 5 cores, 24 GB of fast RAM, a terabyte of storage, and a substantial 80Wh battery, marking a clear step up for a handheld gaming device. Ergonomics are a major focus, with contoured grips, full-sized controls, and a screen angled for neck comfort, while the device remains notably heavier and chunkier than traditional handhelds. The host compares the Xbox Ally X against rivals like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch 2, arguing that these devices inhabit different classes and target different user bases, but highlights the potential for a more streamlined, Xbox-like PC gaming experience on the go. A core theme is the ambition to unify game libraries across Windows, Game Pass, and cloud or remote play, with an emphasis on a cohesive Xbox front end that can surface progress and achievements from multiple ecosystems. The UI is praised for efficiency and multitasking, including fast access to a browser or Discord, a game bar concept that replaces clutter with a hotkey-driven interface, and a plan to validate usability across publishers and hardware. The video also delves into how Microsoft plans to use telemetry and a verified program to guide performance expectations, with the goal of delivering a consistent experience across a family of handhelds, not just a single device. Finally, the host teases broader implications for Windows gaming on handhelds, the potential for future Windows integrations, and the ongoing competition that could push the entire PC handheld category forward, while acknowledging pricing and real-world performance questions that remain to be answered.
Topics · technology · gaming_hardware · handheld_gaming · pc_gaming
Questions answered
- What is the Xbox Ally X and how does it differ from previous Xbox handhelds?
- The Xbox Ally X is a high-end handheld PC co-developed with Asus ROG that uses AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, more RAM, a larger battery, and a more capable GPU/CPU mix than previous Xbox partners, aiming to deliver a console-like Windows gaming experience on the go.
- How does the Xbox Ally family plan to manage game performance and usability across different hardware?
- Microsoft plans to validate usability elements, collect Windows telemetry on hardware and game titles, and group similar systems to provide gamers with rough performance expectations, while keeping a consistent game library experience across devices.
- Will this platform replace traditional consoles or Steam Deck style devices?
- The host argues they inhabit different classes; while it targets a new kind of handheld PC with Xbox-style features, it is not positioned as a direct replacement for existing consoles or handhelds, but rather as an extended ecosystem that could coexist with them.