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ASUS ROG Ally X vs Microsoft Xbox Adaptive Controller
ASUS ROG Ally X ($799) vs Microsoft Xbox Adaptive Controller ($99.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pc handheld.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally X | Microsoft Xbox Adaptive Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $99.99 |
| Weight | 678g | 552g |
| Display | 7" IPS 120Hz 1080p | — |
| Chip | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | — |
| Battery | 80Wh (2–4h gaming) | — |
| RAM | 24GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 2280 | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | — |
| Weight | — | 552 g, cable 64 g (Xbox.com) |
| Platforms | — | Xbox consoles and Windows PC |
| Connection | — | Bluetooth and USB-C |
| Purpose | — | Accessible hub for external switches and joysticks |
| Ports | — | 3.5 mm jacks for external inputs |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Ally X
- Full Windows PC gaming
- 80Wh largest battery
- eGPU dock support
- 120Hz 1080p display
- Upgradeable M.2 SSD
- Windows battery overhead
- $799 premium
- Gets warm under load
Microsoft Xbox Adaptive Controller
- Unmatched accessibility design
- Accepts a wide range of third-party switches
- Profiles let you remap every input
- Pairs with Xbox and Windows
- 552g is heavy for a carry item
- Switches and joysticks are sold separately
- Large footprint
- Useless on its own without add-ons
Microsoft Xbox Adaptive Controller is the better value at $99.99. Both are part of our curated pc handheld index — tap through to check current pricing.