When it was first revealed in 2021 , the Steam Deck blew every gamer's mind, especially mine. The idea of playing a PC game as easily as playing on a Nintendo Switch seemed implausible, but now it's the norm. While Valve's Steam Deck is still the go-to portable PC gaming handheld, the ROG Xbox Ally is going for the crown.

The Xbox Ally is a few days from being released on Oct. 16, and I personally can't wait for it. I've loved the current trend of PC gaming on the go, and the Xbox Ally could finally get me to put down my Steam Deck with its console designed for Xbox gamers.

The $1,000 price tag for the Xbox Ally X is going to be a bitter pill to swallow, but I'm ready to jump in. Here's why. Preorder a ROG Xbox Ally X at Best Buy

1. My Steam Deck is dated

I love my Steam De

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