ROG Xbox Ally: Top 10 'Hands On' Insights

In this video, we break down and analyse the very best 'hands on' impressions of the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X PC gaming handhelds over the past few days from Gamescom 2025. We'll go through the top 10 of these key insights, including how ergonomic these new grip handles really are, if the 7 inch screen size is too small or not, and a super interesting option in the new Windows Full Screen Experience settings. Plus I'll share the overall top 5 thoughts I've learned from studying the many hours of these hands on impression vids. ETA Prime 'Hands On': https://youtu.be/rOh0VEUNP4U?si=lC4-AfMaUHIuOyX7 Tom's Guide: https://youtu.be/z201auWfDpI?si=FE-2T9i03PlMEfju Outside Xbox: https://youtu.be/H02nySlEEeo?si=YoVzzIRPBhyjclPk Matthew Moniz: https://youtu.be/fNNsr1yk2yM?si=xUT7XvFgRmz9f4Ey Cyber Dopamine: https://youtu.be/JpxSoPU5pew?si=qt9Y9vduiWxB94sD Windows Central: https://youtu.be/TsjQSopwvX8?si=ybUCqB6hGY89jfNt ========== 📺 Essential Tutorial Links: 2025 Ally/Ally X Ultimate Starter Guide: https://youtu.be/Lyj1L8bwCzI?si=EFhECfg5kw92Bm_m 2025 Dual Boot Bazzite Guide: https://youtu.be/PydW07-panM?si=l53lQFNgQ1u6Eon8 ============ 📺 Playlist Links: 2025 Ultimate Starter Guide for ROG Ally, Ally X, Legion Go and ALL Windows handhelds (2 hours!): https://youtu.be/Lyj1L8bwCzI ROG Ally/Ally X Tutorials Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ost8lOEkcHo6A4d7n2lUtsmElJmtHWV&si=RrYraFmfpAX8kPvc ROG Ally/Ally X Content Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ost8lOEkcGJEwYLpP90pbUep2XHizTx&si=5zftn-apaIXoT5gY SteamOS/Bazzite Tutorials Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ost8lOEkcGwUhjot7znUJpkLY-FojxY&si=mszyTEaVSCXq74z4 ======== 🔗 My Recommended Product Links: Purchase the NEW 1TB Retro SD cards here! 👇 ROG Ally, Ally X, Legion Go Retro SD Card: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omlkzKx Steam Deck Retro SD Card: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olaRRxt KinHank 12TB Emulation HDD for ROG Ally/Ally X: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDRRXcF =========== 🕹️ My 2025 Top 10 Ally/Ally X Accessories: 1. ROG Ally: UK: https://amzn.to/44qbEf2 2. Microfibre Cloths - UK: https://amzn.to/46yGxiK US: https://amzn.to/4eF9awJ 3. Ally Carry Case UK: https://amzn.to/4kpRwhL US: https://amzn.to/44qECeV 4. Anker 100W USB C Charger UK: https://amzn.to/4lKztnB US: https://amzn.to/44MdAxt 5. Anker 10ft USB C Cable UK: https://amzn.to/3GE4VF6 US: https://amzn.to/46CnCDM 6. INIU 100W 25000mAk Power Bank: UK: https://amzn.to/3GuW8FC US: https://amzn.to/40aZC6K 7. Apple AirPods Pro 2 UK: https://amzn.to/3GDiox2 US: https://amzn.to/4eEjUeK 8. Samsung Evo A2 512GB SD Card UK: https://amzn.to/3Ubx4GF US: https://amzn.to/3TAt4zr 9. Crucial P3 SSD M.2 for Ally X UK: https://amzn.to/4kpUyCF US 2TB: https://amzn.to/44VGHzA US 4TB: https://amzn.to/4nHwwWB Crucial P3 SSD 2230 for ROG Ally UK: https://amzn.to/44OI5D4 US: https://amzn.to/4lN2r6m 10. Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard UK: https://amzn.to/44UA7Jw US: https://amzn.to/44UA7Jw UK/US Ali Express: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDH6Nkn ======== Purchase your RayNeo Air 3S here! 👇 Ali Express: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooZhzy1 ======== ☕️ If you’re a regular viewer and find the content particularly helpful, consider supporting the channel which would be SO appreciated! 👇 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PeteTalksTech ======== Official Pancake Merchandise! 🐈 ‘Pancake for President’ ---------------- 512GB Emulation SD Card for Steam Deck OLED with 51,000 retro games: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkHbfsL 512GB SD Card Emulation 38,200+ games for ROG Ally: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEMF20L Abxylute Handheld (Now with extra $30 off!) http://abxylutecom.sjv.io/Qyv6WA ======== 👍 & 🔔 If you enjoyed today's video, please drop a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, as it MASSIVELY helps out the channel! 🙌 ======== 🎤 For business opportunities or freelance voiceover work enquiries, please contact: pete216state@me.com ======== 🙌 Many thanks for all of your amazing support and comments that are so greatly appreciated! Thanks for watching, Pete ======= ⏱️⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS ⏱️⏱️ 0:00 - Intro 0:31 - 1. How powerful is the base model Xbox Ally? 1:30 - 2. How powerful is the high end Xbox Ally X? 1:56 - 3. How good or bad are the handheld grips? 2:27 - 4. Another take on the Xbox Ally X power 3:04 - 5. Could the 7" screen be OK after all? 3:50 - 6. THIS is a huge negative... 4:34 - 7. Windows Full Screen Experience 5:03 - 8. What's the lag/latency like? 5:56 - 9. Switching between Desktop & Full Screen Experience 6:47 - 10. An intriguing possible option in Full Screen? 8:44 - 2 Bonus Treats ======= #asus #rogally #allyx #rogallyx #legiongo #xboxally #xboxallyx #xbox #pchandheldgaming #ally #steamdeck #ally #gamescom #gamescom2025 #xboxfullscreenexperience #handson