"The ROG Xbox Ally X is a $1,000 Windows gaming handheld that gets a lot right but still leaves some things to be desired when it comes to top-end performance. It turns out the secret to unlocking its true potential is using a Linux-based, Steam-like OS called Bazzite. Some tech YouTubers have already demonstrated how the swap boosts framerates and ease-of-use without sacrificing versatility."
"Cyber Dopamine is one of the content creators who's been experimenting with the change-up (via Windows Central). His results are impressive and he makes a compelling case for going the Bazzite route. At 17W he was getting only 47fps for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 with Windows, but 62fps on Bazzite with similar settings. Hogwarts Legacy was a similar experience, with 50fps on Windows and 62fps on Bazzite. Plus you get the bonus of an easy-on-the-eyes media cross-bar similar to Steam Big Picture Mode."
"In addition to a smoother-looking interface with no random pop-ups, things as simple as putting the handheld in sleep and then waking it back up are also more user-friendly. With Bazzite, the handheld essentially functions the same way a Switch or Switch 2 does, letting you press the power button to instantly suspend or resume whatever's going on. With Windows, however, there's a lengthier process that includes having to wait for it to load and go through password screens."
Switching the ROG Xbox Ally X to the Linux-based Bazzite OS raises framerates and streamlines the handheld gaming experience. Tests showed substantial gains at identical power levels: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 rose from 47fps in Windows to 62fps in Bazzite at 17W, and Hogwarts Legacy increased from 50fps to 62fps. Bazzite offers a clean, media-focused interface similar to Steam Big Picture Mode and removes random pop-ups. Sleep and wake behavior becomes instant and Switch-like, avoiding Windows password and load delays. Bazzite supports dual-booting with Windows, enabling use of Game Pass titles or returning to Windows when needed.
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