They Finally Fixed PC Handheld Ergonomics (Asus ROG XBOX Ally X)

👉In today's video Stubbs deep dives into a detailed unboxing and first-look review of the new ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X. The XB Ally X is a handheld gaming PC that brings a premium experience paired with a premium price, and a long road ahead of itself for Xbox Fullscreen Experience. Is it worth the asking price of $999 or are you better suited to the $600 base model (or other options). Let's find out! The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is a Windows 11-based handheld gaming handheld featuring an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor (Zen 4, 8-core/16-thread, up to 5.10 GHz) and RDNA 3 graphics (12 CUs, up to 8.6 teraflops). It includes 24GB LPDDR5 RAM, up to 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, and a 7-inch 1080p IPS touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium. The device integrates Xbox-focused software enhancements, including a full-screen controller-friendly UI, and ergonomic controller-style grips. Connectivity includes USB4, DisplayPort, UHS-II microSD, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Zu's Written review for Base model: https://retrohandhelds.gg/why-the-xbo... Zu's video review for Base model:    • I Was WRONG About the XBOX Handheld (Asus ...   〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 🛒Featured items from this video: Ally X: Best Buy: https://rh-go.link/ASUS-ROG-Xbox-Ally... Ally Base Model: Walmart: https://rh-go.link/ASUS-ROG-Xbox-Ally_WM Best Buy: https://rh-go.link/ASUS-ROG-Xbox-Ally_BB Amazon: https://rh-go.link/ASUS-ROG-Xbox-Ally... 💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals 🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS ✨Became a Member or Patron👇 🌐All Our Links: https://rh-go.link 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 🎵 Music by Jim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com) and SoundStripe 🎞️Production & Editing by SonyWWDD30 (and Gary for Zu's vids...sometimes) ⚠️ Disclaimer This description contains affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only, and is not intended for kids. All opinions are our own. #rogxboxally #rog #asus #xbox #emulation #retrohandheld #retrogaming 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ⌚Timestamps Asus ROG Xbox Ally overview [00:00] Z2A base model [00:34] Z2 Extreme pricing [00:43] Original Ally X grips [01:34] Comfortable base model [02:12] Travel friendly? [02:24] Shoulder button feel [02:33] D-pad improvements [02:49] 7-inch, 120Hz display [03:12] Front-firing speakers [03:32] Built-in stand [03:43] Xbox full-screen experience [04:15] Microsoft's handheld strategy [04:54] Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme [05:28] Storage and RAM [05:44] Battery and charger [06:18] Powering Up [07:02] Weight balance [07:22] D-pad comparison [07:33] Ally X vs. base Ally [07:43] Comfortable ergonomics [08:11] MSI Claw 8 AI Plus [08:40] Lenovo Legion Go S [09:20] Anbernic Win600 [10:05] Nintendo Switch 2 [10:36] Steam Deck OLED [11:00] Handheld optimized games [11:41] Armory Crate and Xbox experience [12:04] Power settings [12:10] Standby mode [12:45] GPU memory allocation [13:14] Quick settings [13:41] RGB lighting [14:00] Refresh rate options [14:07] Xbox button features [14:40] Task manager view [15:04] Login and gameplay [15:20] Game Pass library [15:47] Cloud gaming [16:06] Speaker quality [16:36] Impulse triggers [16:53] RAM and storage X model [17:06] Screen specifications [17:31] Cloud streaming resolution [18:12] Comfort and ergonomics [18:38] D-pad design [19:00] Xbox full screen on other devices [19:27] Heat transfer to grips [19:59] Dolby Atmos settings [20:12] Quitting games [20:30] Xbox Cloud improvements [20:37] Game Pass Ultimate [20:52] Game Pass tiers [21:23] Doom: The Dark Ages performance [21:36] 80W hour battery [22:00] Speaker immersion [22:15] Custom EQ settings [22:48] FPS performance [23:13] Fan sound [24:24] Windows updates [25:07] Portable gaming [25:21] Restarting in manual mode [26:30] TDP performance comparison [27:43] Ideal general purpose setting [28:45] Steam Big Picture mode [29:15] XG Mobile eGPU [29:54] Pocketability [30:50] Xbox ecosystem [31:15] Is it worth $1000? [31:42] Ergonomics are key [33:12] Stick drift and D-pad [33:35] Analog triggers [33:54] Matte plastic shell [34:07] Battery drain [34:23] TDP controls [34:35] 7-watt TDP [35:01] PC handheld recommendations [35:28] Display out option [35:56] Heat and temps [36:00] Accessories [36:13] XG Mobile [36:28] Final Thoughts [36:40]