The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is finally here, and with it comes a new era in Windows gaming handhelds, thanks to Microsoft's incredible Xbox app... is what I'd love to be able to write about this new $1,000 handheld. However, for the most part, this is just another example of why Windows alternatives to the Steam Deck still can't beat Valve's original for overall usability. However, despite its lackluster Xbox console-like experience, the Xbox Ally X is still a great handheld that's well worth consideration, thanks in large part to its fantastic AMD processor.It's the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme that sits at the heart of this machine, and it brings a big step up in performance compared to the Steam Deck and other "first-gen" handhelds such as the ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go. Crucially, while we've seen the likes of the Ayaneo 3 and AOKZOE A1X deliver similar levels of raw performance (thanks to AMD Radeon 890M-class GPUs) in recent months, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X comes in at a far more reasonable, if still expensive, price. With a place on our best gaming handheld guide at stake, read on to find out just what does and doesn't shine in what is sure to be the biggest-selling Windows handheld of the year. [site_jumplinks]Read the full story on PCGamesN: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review - a great gaming handheld, but not because of Xbox