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title: "Xbox Ally and Ally X review: this is not an Xbox"
description: "The Xbox Ally and Ally X gaming handhelds, launching tomorrow, do not align with traditional Xbox expectations. While some view Xbox as a gaming console experience, these devices run Windows 11 and co"
type: "news"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/261274384.md"
published_at: "2025-10-15T13:11:01.000Z"
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# Xbox Ally and Ally X review: this is not an Xbox

> The Xbox Ally and Ally X gaming handhelds, launching tomorrow, do not align with traditional Xbox expectations. While some view Xbox as a gaming console experience, these devices run Windows 11 and complicate the user experience with a lengthy setup process. The cheaper model falls short of expectations, indicating a departure from the typical Xbox gaming experience.

What does "Xbox" mean? Some might say it can only refer to a box-shaped Microsoft game machine. Others will argue it's a collection of Xbox-native titles like *Halo, Gears*, *Forza*, and *Fable*. I think most would probably agree it's a game console experience, a way to kick back and easily play the latest games without thinking too much. Press the power button, play, press it again to pause.

The 7-inch Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X gaming handhelds, on sale tomorrow, don't meet that bar. The cheaper one doesn't even come close.

They run Windows 11, and they never let you forget it - not during their lengthy setup process, not when you're trying to …

Read the full story at The Verge.

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