Why the ROG Xbox Ally X Became My Primary Gaming Device

While preparing for an international move to Punta Cana, Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña put all their major gaming rigs and consoles into storage. The result? Danny spent the last two months reviewing all major upcoming and new game releases strictly on the ROG Xbox Ally X, while Riana tested out the Nintendo Switch 2!

In this episode of Gamer Tag Radio, they break down what it’s like living purely off handheld devices, comparing performance, ergonomics, battery convenience, and overall experience against traditional desktop PCs, the Xbox Series S/X, and the Steam Deck.

Key Topics Covered:

Moving setup changes & why everything went into storage

Why the ROG Xbox Ally X replaced a high-end gaming PC for reviews

Testing games on ROG Ally X: Gears of War: E-Day, Control Resonant, Silent Hill, Hellraiser, Forza Horizon, and more

Switch 2 impressions & split Joy-Con ergonomics

Playing Call of Duty campaign offline on Switch 2

ROG Ally X vs. Steam Deck performance comparisons

Handhelds as dad/parent gaming solutions & mini PC alternatives