{"id":39603,"date":"2025-10-15T11:48:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T16:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/steamdeckhq.com\/?p=39603"},"modified":"2025-10-15T11:52:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T16:52:35","slug":"the-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviews-are-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/steamdeckhq.com\/news\/the-rog-xbox-ally-x-reviews-are-in\/","title":{"rendered":"The ROG Xbox Ally X Reviews Are In, And Here Are What The Critics Say"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>If you haven't yet, follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteamDeckHQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X (Twitter)<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mastodon.world\/@steamdeckhq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mastodon<\/a>, or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/steamdeckhq.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bluesky<\/a>&nbsp;to know when we post new articles, and join our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/steamdeckhq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reddit<\/a>&nbsp;or Subscribe to us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@sdhq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>&nbsp;to check out our content and interact with our awesome community. Thank you for supporting us!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Today is a big day, as Xbox has unveiled its next generation of what Xbox could look like moving forward. The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are the first two handhelds to release with the Xbox brand, further emphasizing their \"everything is an Xbox\" motto, and the results of their efforts look great. While we didn't get a handheld to review, many other amazing press outlets and friends of ours did, and with so many reviews, I wanted to compile some of them to show just what everyone thinks of it so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/steamdeckhq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/XboxROGAllyXTGS20251-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"ROG Xbox Ally X\" class=\"wp-image-38819\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/steamdeckhq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/XboxROGAllyXTGS20251-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/steamdeckhq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/XboxROGAllyXTGS20251-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/steamdeckhq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/XboxROGAllyXTGS20251-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/steamdeckhq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/XboxROGAllyXTGS20251-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/steamdeckhq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/XboxROGAllyXTGS20251-2048x1152.webp 2048w, https:\/\/steamdeckhq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/XboxROGAllyXTGS20251-scaled.webp 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While I will be paraphrasing and showing their scores, I highly recommend checking these websites and videos out. These guys put a ton of time into testing and reviewing the handheld. The reviews are listed in no particular order, but I will start with press outlets and then move to YouTube videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.videogameschronicle.com\/review\/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VGC\/Video Games Chronicle - Written by Chris Scullion - 4\/5<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is very much a jack of all trades by design, but rather than a master of none it offers exceptional performance and an impressive selection of app stores within easy access. Its price will put off some, and there are plenty of cheaper alternatives to fit your more specific needs, but if you're looking for an absolute beast that can handle almost everything you can throw at it, this is the one for you.<\/p>\n<cite>Chris Scullion<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xboxera.com\/2025\/10\/15\/rog-xbox-ally-x-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">XboxEra - Written by Jon \"Sikamikanico\" Clarke - 7\/10<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ROG XBOX ALLY X | REVIEW\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/30M-FGZRfqs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The ROG Xbox Ally X. Is it an Xbox? I don\u2019t think so. It\u2019s a $1000 dollar PC handheld that has a distinct Xbox flavour. A capable and extremely comfortable PC Handheld with some great design ideas that bring Xbox and PC closer than ever before, and is one of the best handheld PC experiences to date. Despite the software effort though, Windows 11 is still the primary cause of many of the machines woes, even with all the freedom the more open, PC platform provides. It\u2019s certainly an interesting transitionary step for Microsoft and Xbox, but I think it needs a few more updates for the potential to be truly realised.<\/p>\n<cite>Jon Clarke<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IGN - Written by Jacqueline Thomas - 9\/10<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Xbox Full Screen Experience alone would probably be enough for me to recommend the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X to anyone looking for a new handheld gaming PC. But the fact that it\u2019s so comfortable to use and performs so well is just icing on the cake. All it really needs now is a couple of software updates to really refine the Full Screen Experience and it will be a device for the history books.<\/p>\n<cite>Jacqueline Thomas<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.windowscentral.com\/hardware\/asus\/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows Central - Written by Rebecca Spear - 4.5\/5<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Xbox Ally \/ Xbox Ally X: Should you buy it? \u2014 Official Review\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a8ihbc1W3Bg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In the end, the Xbox Ally X is a Windows handheld gaming PC that's easy to recommend. You'll be able to play a wide range of games on this device from various services while experiencing some of the best handheld performance to date.<\/p>\n<cite>Rebecca Spear<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/rog-xbox-ally-x-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eurogamer - Written by Tom Orry - No Score<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Back to that big question, then: Is the ROG Xbox Ally X actually an Xbox, and does it even matter? The answer, in truth, will vary depending on how much you have used and are expecting an experience like that of an Xbox console. For me, while the ROG Xbox Ally X opens the door to being a console, it's still quite clearly a PC, which presents a number of quirks, but also benefits that can't be overlooked. A true Xbox ecosystem experience without the need for game-by-game tweaking would be wonderful, but access to all PC gaming stores, with downloaded games all aggregated in one serviceable app, is worth the trade offs if you are more excited about PC gaming than Xbox gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only you can say if \u00a3800 is a reasonable price for a handheld that is capable of playing new, technically demanding games, but it's essentially what you need to pay to get this level of performance. Ultimately, I like what the ROG Xbox Ally X offers. It's not a true Xbox handheld console, but for a lot of people it's probably a better, more versatile device.<\/p>\n<cite>Tom Orry<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockpapershotgun.com\/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rock Paper Shotgun - Written by James Archer - No Score (Mostly Negative)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>While it stumbles in the right direction, then, the ROG Ally X never fully lives up to the promise of being a truly tailored Windows 11 handheld. I don\u2019t want to put that entirely on Xbox mode\u2019s shortcomings, because ultimately the interface (and general, sofa-splayed gameplaying experience)&nbsp;<em>is<\/em>&nbsp;better than that of vanilla Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But then, I don\u2019t have to. There are enough other reasons \u2013 the underwhelming screen, the middling battery life, the aggravating face button noise, the price, and especially the temperamental vibration \u2013 to give this handheld a miss. Or, at the very least, wait for some fixes.<\/p>\n<cite>James Archer<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/games\/799698\/xbox-ally-x-review-asus-microsoft-full-screen-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Verge - Written by Sean Hollister - 6\/10<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We won't post a paragraph of what was written by Sean here, but we recommend subscribing to The Verge to check it out, it's a fantastic read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/video-games\/console-gaming\/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tom's Hardware - Written by Andrew E. Freedman - 4\/5<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you're just now jumping into the gaming handheld market and want something that just plays games and runs Windows, this is the one to get. It's comfortable and is finally starting to get close to the ease of use that Valve offers with SteamOS. When the Xbox Full Screen Experience becomes available more widely, however, the field may blow open.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomshardware.com\/video-games\/console-gaming\/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<cite>Andrew E. Freedman<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/gaming\/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-review-better-than-steam-deck-3266604\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dexerto - Written by Dylan Horetski - 5\/5<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>At roughly a thousand dollars, the Ally X isn\u2019t cheap, but it delivers performance and usability that justify the cost. It\u2019s $350 more expensive than the Steam Deck or Legion Go S, but for that you\u2019re getting twice the CPU and graphics power, and a bigger battery, future-proofing your handheld. It\u2019s the first Windows handheld that feels like a complete, ready-to-play system rather than a compromise. If you\u2019ve not yet invested in a PC handheld, this is the one to buy.<\/p>\n<cite>Dylan Horetski<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pockettactics.com\/asus\/rog-xbox-ally-x-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pocket Tactics - Written by Sam Comrie - 7\/10<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you're leaping into the handheld PC market with an ample budget, the ROG Xbox Ally X is a good place to get started, thanks to its user-friendly form factor and improved user experience. However, it doesn't distract from the fact that Asus' previous models directly rival it and provide the same amount of gaming value at a much cheaper price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ROG Xbox Ally X puts up a decent fight against other Windows-handhelds performance-wise, but so do the ROG Ally X and Z1e models. I can't quite get the past price, especially in tandem with the recent Xbox Game Pass subscription increase, making it even more expensive to check out the latest titles out of the box. In my opinion, the existing ROG Ally models are still worth considering.<\/p>\n<cite>Sam Comrie<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/rog-xbox-ally-x-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polygon - Written by Oli Welsh - No Score (Mostly Negative)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>As a harbinger of Microsoft\u2019s wider gaming strategy, the Xbox Ally is thrilling in theory, deeply frustrating in practice. The promise of seamless, borderless access to all your games and all your progress across multiple platforms in a single place is enthralling \u2014 even half-realized like this. It is arguably just what this fragmented industry needs. But the practical result is compromised, confusing, annoying to use, and prohibitively priced. The Xbox Ally X is emblematic of everything Microsoft\u2019s gaming initiative has become, from its corporate acquisition strategy to the increasingly unaffordable boondoggle that is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/xbox-game-pass-update-2026-ultimate-price-increase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Xbox Game Pass<\/a>: an incredibly costly attempt to hedge every bet and be all things to all people that is nominally successful in its goals, but that has, along the way, defeated its own purpose.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/premium\/?ref=ad_removal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<cite>Oli Welsh<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:62px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Phawx<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The DEFINITIVE Review - Xbox ALLY \/ Xbox ALLY X\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ltUv6p6lS80?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wulff Den<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"This fixes what\u2019s wrong with PC Handhelds: ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zmw_J3h59TY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The ROG Xbox Ally X Review\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TeqIZLdRhQ4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spawn On Me<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Is the $1,000 ROG Ally X Worth It? My Real-World Review\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Doy1CR-4gBk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Destin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The ROG Xbox Ally X Handheld Teases the Future of Xbox\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UOEttJWhrEg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Linus Tech Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ROG Xbox Ally X - a PC Gamer\u2019s Perspective\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_XhDRAq4YO8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dave2D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ROG XBOX Ally Review - The Curse of \u201cXBOX\u201d\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PgFeiwvqS0g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:76px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, it seems that reception is leaning towards the positive side, though still a bit spotty in some areas. While I wasn't a fan of holding the device, it is quite powerful, and the new unified interface seems to be an improvement over Windows in general. This is going to be one I watch to see how it is updated and developed, as it sounds like there is still some work that needs to be done. However, the framework is clearly there, and I can't wait to see where it goes next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you enjoyed this article, check out the rest of the content on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/steamdeckhq.com\/\">SteamDeckHQ<\/a>! We have a wide variety of game reviews and news that will help your gaming experience. 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