The Asus ROG Ally X is official, but it ditches one of the most unique aspects of the original handheld gaming PC.
This story is part of our coverage of Computex, the world's biggest computing conference. Asus is giving up on one of the most unique aspects of the ROG Ally with its new model. The ROG Ally X is official, and as a string of teases and leaks suggested, it overhauls Asus ’ handheld gaming PC in every way. In the process of upgrading the device, though, Asus gave up on its XG Mobile ecosystem that made the original device stand out so much.
The ROG Ally X instead includes dual USB-C ports. One is used for the charging, but the other supports USB 4, allowing you to connect any external GPU enclosure you could want. It gives you a lot more options for powering up the ROG Ally X, and it fixes a key issue we’ve seen on handhelds from the Steam Deck OLED to the MSI Claw. With a second USB-C port, you can charge the device while still connected to another accessory.
Get your weekly teardown of the tech behind PC gaming Check your inbox! Privacy Policy One of the more signficant upgrades is the storage. You get 1TB of space now, but Asus is using an M.2 2280 SSD. This is the same size that you’ll find in most desktops, which should make upgrades both easier and cheaper. Asus says it redesigned the storage to support drives with modules on both sides, allowing you to pack in up to 8TB of storage with an upgrade.
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