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Xbox Ally X vs. Steam Deck - Which Is Right For You? (Feat. NerdNest) | The Game Informer Show

by Eric Van Allen on Oct 17, 2025 at 04:58 PM

It's another week of The Game Informer Show, and we've got plenty of games to dig into. But first, Bill from NerdNest joins us to discuss his impressions of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, the latest PC handheld to hit the market. Is it worth the price tag, or is a different portable PC more your speed?

Alex, Marcus, and Eric also dig into Ball X Pit, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, Battlefield 6, Bye Sweet Carole, and the early hours of Pokemon Legends: Z-A. It's a packed episode, so grab a warm beverage and get cozy.

The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Thursday for chats about your favorite titles – past and present – alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.

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00:00 - Intro / ROG Xbox Ally discussion

50:13 - Ball x Pit

1:12:56 - Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2

1:33:43 - Battlefield 6

1:49:24 - Bye Sweet Carole

1:58:21 - Pokemon Legends: Z-A

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Ball x Pitcover

Ball x Pit

Platform:
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, PC
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2cover

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2

Platform:
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
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Pokémon Legends: Z-Acover

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Platform:
Switch 2, Switch
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Bye Sweet Carolecover

Bye Sweet Carole

Platform:
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
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Battlefield 6cover

Battlefield 6

Platform:
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
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