• Bazzite, a Steam-like Linux-based operating system, was installed on a ROG Xbox Ally X. • It appears the OS may offer better gaming performance than Windows. • Bazzite also wakes faster, offers more control, and may be slightly more energy-efficient.

When the ROG Xbox Ally X launched, it received a lot of mixed reviews. While many found the hardware to be fine, it’s the software that has been the main sticking point. It features a lightweight version of Windows that comes with an Xbox full-screen experience, which is meant to optimize the operating system for handheld gaming. However, this experience doesn’t quite land the plane. To see if Windows is really what’s keeping this device from reaching its true potential, some creators tried installing a Steam-like OS based on Linux call

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