ROG Xbox Ally X Delivers Enhanced Game Performance on Bazzite OS

The gaming performance of the ROG Xbox Ally X appears to be limited by its default operating system. Recently, tests have shown that switching to Bazzite OS can significantly enhance gameplay in certain titles.

This evaluation was carried out by YouTuber Cyber Dopamine, who installed Bazzite OS on this newly launched gaming handheld. Originally designed to tackle various performance issues found in SteamOS for the Steam Deck, Bazzite OS has evolved into a robust alternative for the ROG Xbox Ally X. The YouTuber assessed performance improvements in two popular games: *Kingdom Come: Deliverance II* and *Hogwarts Legacy*.

Performance Testing of ROG Xbox Ally X with Bazzite OS

In both titles assessed, Bazzite OS demonstrated remarkable improvements compared to the stock Windows operating system. The best results were observed in Performance Mode (17W).Conversely, when running in Silent Mode (13W), the performance enhancements were less pronounced.

Game	Power Mode	Windows Average FPS	Bazzite OS Average FPS
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II	Performance (17W)	47	62
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II	Silent (13W)	35	37
Hogwarts Legacy	Turbo (35W)	60	65
Hogwarts Legacy	Performance (17W)	50	62
Hogwarts Legacy	Silent (13W)	38	37

Even in situations where the performance gains were slight, the ROG Xbox Ally X running Bazzite OS outperformed its stock Windows counterpart. The gameplay remained consistently stable, devoid of the performance dips experienced with Windows. Additionally, Bazzite OS introduced various quality-of-life enhancements, including a more effective and quicker sleep mode, thereby improving the overall user experience of the handheld device.

Despite the limitations imposed by its default operating system, the ROG Xbox Ally X stands out as a powerful and versatile gaming handheld, ranking among the top devices available today.

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