Windows 11 is the weakest component of PC gaming handhelds - but Bazzite is something special, bringing the SteamOS experience to Windows mobile devices. Testing on the ROG Ally, Oliver Mackenzie takes a look at features, performance, VRR support and much more:

@oliemack I always find it so ironic that Microsoft as a software company is typically the worst when it comes to software haha

@oliemack "Windows 11 is the weakest component of PC gaming" There, I fixed it for you

@oliemack It's always interesting when you see people complain about the Steam Deck running on Linux but the reason it does is because it's better optimized devices like these than Windows even with the compatibility issues for some games. Once they get get Windows right though...

@oliemack I never had issues with windows, boot up in AC pick a game and boom I’m on. Love my ally

@oliemack Now if we can get SteamOS and ARM64 in a handheld together.

@oliemack Windows is what is able to run basically anything. It's actually the strongest part. Gog, Epic, Steam, itchio, scummvm and any emulator that exists. Yes, sometimes buttons are a bit small.

@oliemack "Windows 11 is the weakest component" For me, Windows 11 is the strongest element of my ROG Ally: - Game Pass games - Xbox Play Anywhere games - all games stores: Steam, Epic, Amazon, MS Store - all multiplayer games - no compatibility issues - amazing Asus launcher

@oliemack Thank you for the great video! 💜

@oliemack I run Bazzite on my Legion Go, have completely removed Windows from it. I’ll accept losing a few games for the experience SteamOS provides and the much more stable performance. When games running through an emulation layer provide a better experience you know windows is broken.

@oliemack I'll wait for the Switch 2. Nothing against the Steamdeck, I think it's great, but I'm a Nintendo guy. As for Windows, I haven't run it many years and have no interest in it on a handheld gaming device.