The Xbox Ally is one of Steam Deck's biggest direct competitors as it features similar performance levels for playing games thanks to its advanced AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB RAM, and 7-inch IPS display with a 120Hz Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). With these specs, the Xbox Ally can easily run low-end to AA budget games at 60fps and 1080p resolutions. Although it will have some trouble running intensive, demanding AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Forza Horizon 5 at high graphical settings compared to its big brother, the Xbox Ally X. That's where the similarities end, as the Xbox Ally has a
"One of the most direct competitors" to Valve's Steam Deck earns a rare price drop: Somehow, the Xbox Ally avoids price hikes
… Indeed, Valve announced a major price increase for the Steam Deck alongside the news that it's once again available to purchase on Wednesday morning. The Steam Deck OLED 512GB is now $789 up from $549 , while the Steam Deck OLED 1TB is now $949 up from $649 . …
… You can just turn it into a Steam Deck anyway The main battle between these two devices has arguably always been the software. The Steam Deck runs the more streamlined and console-like SteamOS . …
… That's where the similarities end, as the Xbox Ally has a few advantages over the Steam Deck . …
… Valve is still being rather coy about the pricing of both the Steam Machine and Steam Frame. With the recent Steam Deck price increases , I think many of us, myself included, aren't expecting the Steam Machine to come in at anything less than over $1,000. …
A little over four years ago, Steam creator Valve invigorated the handheld gaming PC market with the Steam Deck . …
… Aside from having a more enticing price than the Steam Deck Xbox Ally 's current £369.22 price at Amazon UK versus the 512GB Steam Deck OLED's £479 MSRP — which is currently sold out , this Xbox -centric gaming handheld has a ton of gameplay-enhancing features that help it rival Steam 's iconic con… …
… Could the Steam Deck 2 be the first ARM-based PC gaming handheld? Considering it's said that Valve made a ton of different prototypes for the original Steam Deck , I don't doubt that the company is exploring all options when it comes to the Steam Deck 2's SoC. …
… Laptops Handhelds Starting in 2026, the Legion Go 2 can ship with either SteamOS or Windows 11, but which one should you buy? Handhelds Handhelds Lenovo Legion Go 2 is the latest handheld gaming PC to get an official SteamOS version. But how does it stack up to the Steam Deck? …
… The WD Black SN770M SSD is designed to be used on Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally both Z1 and Z1 Extreme versions , Xbox Ally, and Xbox Ally X . …
… Despite the evident hurdles, including the necessity of custom tinkering and the fact that many consider SteamOS to be the superior way to game, the Steam Deck has become an unlikely Windows gaming handheld. 👉 4 reasons why SteamOS is quietly winning over PC gamers — and why Windows won't be dethro… …
