DiscoverLatest from Windows CentralThe more affordable Xbox Ally is a modest handheld that works as expected — but the Steam Deck casts a long shadow over it
The more affordable Xbox Ally is a modest handheld that works as expected — but the Steam Deck casts a long shadow over it

The more affordable Xbox Ally is a modest handheld that works as expected — but the Steam Deck casts a long shadow over it

Update: 2025-10-15
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I played dozens of hours of games on the Xbox Ally and also ran the handheld through several benchmark tests. It's a modest device whose biggest competitor is the Steam Deck. But is it worth buying? Our review.
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The more affordable Xbox Ally is a modest handheld that works as expected — but the Steam Deck casts a long shadow over it

The more affordable Xbox Ally is a modest handheld that works as expected — but the Steam Deck casts a long shadow over it

Rebecca Spear