Xbox’s new line of handhelds is real, and coming this holiday season - but how do they compare to other handhelds already on the market?

This was already a big week for handheld gaming enthusiasts. Nintendo’s Switch 2 arrived (mostly) in stores after years of anticipation. Now Microsoft has declared it’s ready to compete in that lucrative market.

The Xbox Ally X is taking a different approach with its 1080p 120Hz LCD display. Not only does it have a higher resolution, but it's also faster than even the 90Hz Steam Deck OLED, which is huge for games that can actually run that fast on a handheld.