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Can the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally Run Dreamcast?

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Yes. The Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally runs Dreamcast at full speed. Even demanding titles such as Shenmue and Soulcalibur play smoothly, so the whole Dreamcast library is comfortably within reach.

AYes — at full speedOur Dreamcast rating for the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally: grade A — Full speed

What to expect

Dreamcast gameOn this device
Sonic AdventureFull speed
Crazy TaxiFull speed
Power StoneFull speed
ShenmueFull speed
SoulcaliburFull speed
Test Drive Le MansFull speed

Why Dreamcast is the test: Sega's 128-bit console — mostly approachable, but a handful of titles lean hard on the hardware.

Handhelds that run Dreamcast well

Want flawless Dreamcast? These are strong, popular picks:

Steam Deck
Valve · $399–$649
A
AMD Aerith / Van Gogh
Steam Deck OLED
Valve · $549–$649
A
AMD Sephiroth
ROG Ally X
Asus · $799
A
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme

Where to buy the ROG Xbox Ally

Typical price: $599

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