It’s been nearly a week since the launch of the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, and the latter has already sold out throughout the United Kingdom at various retailers.
Fortunately, the UK-exclusive store, Currys, has brought in a fresh new batch of Xbox Ally handhelds for £799.00, so UK Xbox fans have another chance to get their hands on this powerful gaming handheld before it sells out again.
Why should you buy the Xbox Ally X?
The Xbox Ally X is one of the most powerful gaming handhelds on the market that builds upon the foundations laid by its predecessor, the ASUS ROG Ally X.
It can run games at a smooth 60+ FPS with a 1080p resolution thanks to its Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor and 7-inch FHD IPS touchscreen, which features a variable refresh rate up to 120Hz and AMD FreeSync Premium.
The Xbox Ally X also includes efficient cooling systems to prevent it from overheating during many hours of use while being silent, so it doesn’t distract you. Plus, it has extra comfortable grips that rest well within your hands and won’t cause your wrists to strain if you use them for several hours.
Additionally, it has USB4-C and USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports so you can charge it and plug in accessories at the same time.
The only major drawbacks of this Xbox handheld are that Windows optimization isn’t up to the standards of home PCs yet, as of this writing, it does not have an OLED screen, and it doesn’t feature touchpads or Hall Effect sensors for its joysticks and triggers.
Plus, the Xbox Rog Ally Xit has a short battery life of up to 2 hours when running AAA games, roughly 6 hours when playing less-graphically intense indie games on Silent Mode, and approximately 14.5 hours when used for general browsing or office work tasks in Windows Mode.
If you don’t mind those flaws, as well as having the budget to meet its exceedingly high MSRP of £799.00, then the Xbox Ally X is a worthy handheld for those who wish to experience premium handheld gaming.
Even Shuhei Yoshida, a former PlayStation executive, can’t get enough of the Xbox Ally X, so you know this handheld is something special.
You’d better act fast, however, as it’s quickly selling out all over the place across the UK, so there’s no telling how long it will remain in stock at Currys for £799.00 before it’s gone.
FAQ
Can I play my existing library of Xbox games on the Xbox Ally X?
Certainly, as you will be able to play your digital games on the Xbox Ally X if they have Xbox Play Anywhere support, or if they can be streamed via remote play if they are part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate‘s library.
Is Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 coming to Xbox Game Pass?
Yes. It will be available Day One to download on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and stream via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Can I play physical games on the Xbox Ally X?
No, the Xbox Ally X can only play digital games via the Xbox Store, Xbox Remote Play, Xbox Cloud Gaming, or Steam.
Can you play games offline with the Xbox Ally X?
Yes, you can play games offline on the Xbox Ally X, provided they are fully downloaded with their post-launch updates from the launchers you bought them at before activating their offline modes.
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