Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
With Steam Deck prices hitting outrageous numbers right now—ranging from $789 all the way up to $949 USD—finding a budget-friendly X86 handheld PC is tougher than ever.
In this video, we are looking at the ultimate Steam Deck alternative: the $599 retail ROG Xbox Ally. Powered by the AMD Ryzen Z2 A APU (4-Cores/8-Threads of Zen 2 power), this device is a serious value proposition. We completely wiped Windows 11, installed official SteamOS, and put it through its paces. We even get full RGB support working within SteamOS using Decky Loader and the HueSync plugin!
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DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you!
00:00 Intro & Handheld Price Paradox
00:52 Setting Up SteamOS & Decky Plugins
01:21 Performance Upgrades & Z2 A Specs
02:18 Display Showdown: IPS vs OLED
04:23 I/O Ports & Dual USB-C Advantage
04:50 Forza Horizon 6 Gameplay Benchmark
06:27 Cyberpunk 2077 Performance Test
07:28 Left 4 Dead 2 (1080p Maxed Out)
07:57 Crimson Desert & Frame Generation
08:48 Dirt 3 (1080p Ultra)
09:20 Halo 3 Master Chief Collection
09:50 Fallout 4 Custom SteamOS Launch Fix
10:23 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
10:48 Mina the Hollower (Low Power Draw)
11:13 Hollow Knight: Silksong Gameplay
11:53 Battery Life Breakdown & TDP Profiles
12:24 Is the Ally the Ultimate Deck Alternative?
THIS VIDEO IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!
With Steam Deck prices hitting outrageous numbers right now—ranging from $789 all the way up to $949 USD—finding a budget-friendly X86 handheld PC is tougher than ever.
In this video, we are looking at the ultimate Steam Deck alternative: the $599 retail ROG Xbox Ally. Powered by the AMD Ryzen Z2 A APU (4-Cores/8-Threads of Zen 2 power), this device is a serious value proposition. We completely wiped Windows 11, installed official SteamOS, and put it through its paces. We even get full RGB support working within SteamOS using Decky Loader and the HueSync plugin!
BUY THE ASUS ROG XBOX ALLY HERE: bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/7XdrDg
Buy A Used Xbox ally on eBay: ebay.us/HbwCFu
Follow Me On Twitter: twitter.com/theetaprime
Follow Me On Instagram: instagram.com/etaprime
Vip-URCDKey 25% code for software: ETA
Windows 11 Pro Key($25):biitt.ly/RUZiX
Windows 11 Home Key($23):biitt.ly/SQKqi
Windows 10 Pro OEM Key($20):biitt.ly/KpEmf
Windows10 Home Key($17):biitt.ly/2tPi1
Windows 10 LTSC 2021 Key($15): biitt.ly/W564e
Office 2019 pro key($63):biitt.ly/o0OQT
2016 pro key($32): biitt.ly/xWmvn
Buy Windows 11 Pro Key at: vip-urcdkey.com
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you!
00:00 Intro & Handheld Price Paradox
00:52 Setting Up SteamOS & Decky Plugins
01:21 Performance Upgrades & Z2 A Specs
02:18 Display Showdown: IPS vs OLED
04:23 I/O Ports & Dual USB-C Advantage
04:50 Forza Horizon 6 Gameplay Benchmark
06:27 Cyberpunk 2077 Performance Test
07:28 Left 4 Dead 2 (1080p Maxed Out)
07:57 Crimson Desert & Frame Generation
08:48 Dirt 3 (1080p Ultra)
09:20 Halo 3 Master Chief Collection
09:50 Fallout 4 Custom SteamOS Launch Fix
10:23 Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
10:48 Mina the Hollower (Low Power Draw)
11:13 Hollow Knight: Silksong Gameplay
11:53 Battery Life Breakdown & TDP Profiles
12:24 Is the Ally the Ultimate Deck Alternative?
THIS VIDEO IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!
