<div id="readability-page-1"><figure> <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/257996_ROG_Xbox_Ally_and_Xbox_Ally_X_AKrales_0145.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="2700" height="1800" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/257996_ROG_Xbox_Ally_and_Xbox_Ally_X_AKrales_0145.jpg/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA"/> <figcaption> An Xbox Ally in front of an Xbox Ally X. </figcaption> </figure> I still wouldn't buy an Xbox Ally, and I still don't think the tweaked version of Windows that shipped with it is ready for primetime. The Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) needs work. But two months after I panned the cheaper $600 white Xbox Ally and wasn't quite sold on the $1,000 black one, one of my most-hated Windows issues is getting better. I didn't stop testing these handhelds after my October review; I've been playing Hollow Knight: Silksong and Blue Prince on them. I installed FSE on an MSI Claw 8 AI Plus, too. And after too many updates to count, I'm finally beginning to trust two of these handhelds to save my game (and battery l … Read the full story at The Verge.</div>

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The author expresses growing trust in Microsoft's handheld Xbox devices, despite initial skepticism. While the Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) needs improvement, updates have enhanced reliability in saving games and battery life. The author continues testing the devices, noting improvements since the October review. Read more at The Verge.

- The author expresses continued skepticism about the Xbox Ally and its Windows version, stating it is not ready for mainstream use.  
- Despite previous criticism, the author notes improvements in the Xbox Full Screen Experience after extensive testing of the handhelds.  
- The author has been playing games on the devices and is starting to trust their performance regarding game saving and battery life.  

I’m finally beginning to trust Microsoft’s handheld Xbox