This Speedcast covered the ROG Xbox Ally X20 going on sale by itself and as a bundle, how its price compares in the US and Canada, and a rumored PlayStation handheld. The host, Kenzou of Gamers’ Generation, was joined by Nelly of Gaming Repairs, Zach of Hand’s Turn, Alex of 2LOUD Tech, and Matt of Digital Jedi Gaming.

Big takeaways

• The X20 is sold standalone and as a bundle with XR glasses, a dock, and two cases. The panel was broadly against the bundle unless you are a collector.
• Panelists doubted the OLED, microSD Express, and button changes justify the extra over the original Ally X, especially at four-digit prices. The original Ally X is still a strong value pick.
• Region changes the answer: in Canada the MSI Claw 8 EX and OneXPlayer 3 sit close enough to make the X20 a harder sell.
• With about $1,300, answers varied, and the common advice was to consider what you already own.
• The PlayStation handheld price talk was speculation, with guesses from about $700 to over $1,000.

Panel topics: ROG Xbox Ally X20 and a PlayStation handheld rumor

• Two ways to buy. Kenzou said the X20 is sold standalone and in a bundle that adds XR glasses, a dock, and two cases. One panelist pre-ordered the standalone model.
• Why people liked it. Panelists pointed to the OLED screen, microSD Express, and revised buttons and D-pad. One said it is the best answer for people who want a smaller, lighter Windows handheld from a big retailer with local warranty support.
• The bundle. The panel was broadly against it. The line was “unless you are a collector”: several said the cases and glasses cost less when bought separately.
• Is the upgrade worth the money? Panelists doubted the OLED, memory card slot, and button changes justify the extra over the original Ally X, particularly at four-digit prices. They also noted the original Ally X is still a strong value pick.
• Region changes the answer. Kenzou showed US and Canadian prices side by side. In Canada, the panel said, the MSI Claw 8 EX and OneXPlayer 3 sat close enough to the X20 to make it a harder sell. They asked viewers in other regions for prices.
• What to buy with about $1,300. Answers varied: the X20, a used Ally X with mods plus XR glasses, an open-box Legion Go 2, or a lower-cost Z1 Extreme device. The common thread was to think about what you already own.
• PlayStation handheld rumor. Kenzou said, citing “allegedly”, that a PlayStation handheld could start above $600. Panelists guessed anywhere from about $700 to over $1,000, depending on power, and several said they would only buy a true standalone device. This is speculation.

Worth watching if you are deciding between the X20, the original Ally X, and other handhelds near $1,300 or at a US or Canada price.

Watch the full episode on YouTube: You can buy Xbox Ally X20 by itself! And playstation 6 handheld is real?

Related Speedcast notes: OneXPlayer 3 shipping update and ROG Xbox Ally X20 guesses (Aug 14, the panel’s earlier price guesses), Acer Dual Play handheld (Sep 12), and Is the Steam Frame worth $1,059? (Sep 19, which ends with a Steam Frame or X20 question). More notes are in Articles, and more videos are in Videos.

Sources

Links listed in the video description.

• Best Buy Canada: ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20
• Best Buy: ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle (R1 Edition)
• Best Buy: ROG Xbox Ally X20
• VideoCardz: ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 launches for $1,299 without AR glasses
• ASUS ROG Canada: ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle
• ASUS ROG Canada: ROG Xbox Ally X20 specifications
• DLCompare: PS6 handheld pricing leak
• VideoCardz: PlayStation players plan week-long blackout over Sony’s move away from physical games
• VideoCardz: Intel details Wildcat Lake cost cuts

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