Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
n this video, Mikhailov reviews the ROG XBOX Ally. Does the Z2A chip and the Xbox Full Screen Experience make this a handheld worth $600 of your Dollar Bucks? Watch and find out!
Video is for educational purposes only.
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Purchase the ROG XBOX Ally Here (Best Buy Affiliate Link): bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/YRMV3q
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ROG XBOX Ally / Ally X First Look: youtu.be/Gr_3QqI_Eug
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Shoutout to the Retro Handhelds Podcast for their Footage: youtube.com/@retrohandhelds
Shoutout to the Save State Podcast for their Footage: youtube.com/@2LOUDTech
Shoutout to the Retro Tech Dad for helping with benchmarking: youtube.com/@retrotechdad
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Talk to Mikhailov:
Follow Retro Handhelds and join the Discord here: retrohandhelds.gg
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0:00 "Introduction"
3:05 “Where to Purchase”
3:20 “The Broken Initial Unit”
6:02 “Specs”
6:51 “Unboxing”
7:21 “First Look and Initial Impressions”
8:44 “D-Pad Test (Contra/Street Fighter)”
10:26 “Cyberpunk Benchmark vs. Other Handhelds”
14:44 “What About the XBOX Ally X?”
15:57 “Price Comparison vs. Other x86 Handhelds”
16:26 “Hidden Costs of the Ally (Gotchas)”
18:20 “Using the XBOX Ally as an XBOX...”
20:15 “…But the XBOX Ally Isn’t an XBOX”
20:49 “XBOX Cloud Gaming on the XBOX Ally”
22:06 “No Man’s Sky Benchmark vs. Other x86 Handhelds”
23:18 “I Can’t Put the XBOX Ally Down!”
24:35: “Getting Over the Hurdles: G-Helper & Bazzite”
28:40 “Final Thoughts”
31:59 “Wrap-Up & Patron Thanks”
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Follow these other YouTubers!
Retro Handhelds: youtube.com/RetroHandhelds
Retro Game Corps: youtube.com/c/RetroGameCorps
Retro Tech Dad: youtube.com/channel/UCK252LBdiJMlarfrFl5TItA
Kei’s Retro Gaming: youtube.com/channel/UCbNUNlHqCIx8NLv6fsdTDGA
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Special Thanks for the Effects and Songs in this Video:
Background Music by Nile the Nightmare: nilethenightmare.bandcamp.com
Intro Skit Music and Effects:
Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay
Music by Chimimin from Pixabay
Music by Yauheni Kachan from Pixabay
Video by Olena from Pixabay
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n this video, Mikhailov reviews the ROG XBOX Ally. Does the Z2A chip and the Xbox Full Screen Experience make this a handheld worth $600 of your Dollar Bucks? Watch and find out!
Video is for educational purposes only.
———————————————————————————
Purchase the ROG XBOX Ally Here (Best Buy Affiliate Link): bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/YRMV3q
———————————————————————————
ROG XBOX Ally / Ally X First Look: youtu.be/Gr_3QqI_Eug
———————————————————————————
Shoutout to the Retro Handhelds Podcast for their Footage: youtube.com/@retrohandhelds
Shoutout to the Save State Podcast for their Footage: youtube.com/@2LOUDTech
Shoutout to the Retro Tech Dad for helping with benchmarking: youtube.com/@retrotechdad
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Talk to Mikhailov:
Follow Retro Handhelds and join the Discord here: retrohandhelds.gg
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0:00 "Introduction"
3:05 “Where to Purchase”
3:20 “The Broken Initial Unit”
6:02 “Specs”
6:51 “Unboxing”
7:21 “First Look and Initial Impressions”
8:44 “D-Pad Test (Contra/Street Fighter)”
10:26 “Cyberpunk Benchmark vs. Other Handhelds”
14:44 “What About the XBOX Ally X?”
15:57 “Price Comparison vs. Other x86 Handhelds”
16:26 “Hidden Costs of the Ally (Gotchas)”
18:20 “Using the XBOX Ally as an XBOX...”
20:15 “…But the XBOX Ally Isn’t an XBOX”
20:49 “XBOX Cloud Gaming on the XBOX Ally”
22:06 “No Man’s Sky Benchmark vs. Other x86 Handhelds”
23:18 “I Can’t Put the XBOX Ally Down!”
24:35: “Getting Over the Hurdles: G-Helper & Bazzite”
28:40 “Final Thoughts”
31:59 “Wrap-Up & Patron Thanks”
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Follow these other YouTubers!
Retro Handhelds: youtube.com/RetroHandhelds
Retro Game Corps: youtube.com/c/RetroGameCorps
Retro Tech Dad: youtube.com/channel/UCK252LBdiJMlarfrFl5TItA
Kei’s Retro Gaming: youtube.com/channel/UCbNUNlHqCIx8NLv6fsdTDGA
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Special Thanks for the Effects and Songs in this Video:
Background Music by Nile the Nightmare: nilethenightmare.bandcamp.com
Intro Skit Music and Effects:
Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay
Music by Chimimin from Pixabay
Music by Yauheni Kachan from Pixabay
Video by Olena from Pixabay
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Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you.
Please like and subscribe if this video was helpful.
#rogxboxally #rogally #pcgaming #handheldpc #retrohandhelds #retrogaming
