- Xbox Ally X shows a generational leap for handheld devices in performance and visuals.
- On Spider-Man 2, the visuals are closer to the PS5, compared to the Steam Deck.
- It also shows a huge performance jump with 80 FPS using FSR and frame generation.
ROG Xbox Ally X just launched to some fantastic reviews. The handheld is being hailed as a new generation of portable consoles. It is still up against the likes of the Steam Deck, which, although it is older, still provides great value for money.
However, testing shows that Xbox Ally X‘s price is somewhat justified, as it provides a massively noticeable performance boost over the Steam Deck. So much so that in Spider-Man 2, the graphics look similar to PS5 than to Steam Deck.
Why it matters: The Xbox-branded handheld brings performance gains to handhelds never seen before. This is the first time we are getting an above-par gaming experience on a handheld with a decent battery as well.
ElAnalistaDeBits has dropped a detailed analysis comparing Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on the handheld against PS5 and the Steam Deck. The results are genuinely amazing as the Xbox handheld looks close to the PS5’s performance mode.
The level of detail on the PS5 performance mode and Xbox Ally X with FSR (medium settings) is closer than one would think. The Steam Deck lags way behind because of the older chipset. Even the resolution difference is quite massive.
Steam Deck upscales to 800p with low/very low preset, while Ally upscales to 1080p with medium preset. However, it does lack ray tracing, which gives PS5 the edge. Overall, the PS5 does still look superior, but that is to be expected.
The performance gains are even more noticeable. Ally X allows frame generation, which, although fake frames, pushes the game to 80 FPS. The delay isn’t much evident, as you already get above 40 FPS with just FSR.
For context, the Steam Deck only manages 30 FPS, that too at a lower resolution and preset. So, Xbox Ally X provides a generational leap over other handhelds. We can expect the chip to be used in more devices in the future as well.
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