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8.1 / 10
SCORE ROG Xbox Ally X $1,000 at Best Buy Pros Supports a wider library of games than competitors like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch
Excellent performance for its components on lightweight games
Bumpers and buttons feel clicky and responsive, joysticks have good tension
Substantial grips can be more comfortable than the typical design found on these devices Cons Expensive
Display doesn't support HDR and doesn't show great contrast
No trigger stops
Interface is still buggy and inconsistent and Windows sometimes bogs it down
Doesn't include a case
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