ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 vs. Multi Game System MGSP

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Quick verdict

Best value
MGSP
Better screen
ROG XBOX Ally X20
More portable
MGSP
Newer model
ROG XBOX Ally X20

Main differences

  • Multi Game System MGSP is about $950 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Multi Game System MGSP is roughly 61% smaller and 60% lighter.
  • ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 has a 120Hz OLED screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Multi Game System MGSP.
  • ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 runs Windows 11 Home; Multi Game System MGSP runs Linux (RetroPie).

ASUS

ROG XBOX Ally X20

Details
Price
$1,300.00
OS
Windows 11 Home
Released
Oct 2026
Up to
Unknown
Screen
7.4 inches OLED
Weight
756 grams

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Multi Game System

MGSP

Details
Price
$350.00
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.2 inch TFT
Weight
300 grams

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Specs

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SpecROG XBOX Ally X20MGSP
Price$1,300.00$350.00
OSWindows 11 HomeLinux (RetroPie)
Screen7.4 inches3.2 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution1920 x 1080320 x 240
Refresh rate120Hz60 Hz
PanelOLEDTFT
ChipsetAMD Ryzen AI Z2 ExtremeBroadcom BCM2837
CPUAMD Ryzen AI Z2 ExtremeCortex-A53
GPUAMD Radeon 890M (RDNA 3.5, 16 CUs)Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM24GB LPDDR5X-80001 GB DDR2
Storage1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSDInternal MicroSD
Battery80Wh2400 mAh
Weight756 grams300 grams
Dimensions300 x 121 x 27.5–51.3 mm179 mm x 80 mm x 32 mm
Video outNoYes
Stick typeTMRUnknown
Analog triggersYesNo
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemROG XBOX Ally X20MGSP
Classic systems
Game BoyUnknown
NESUnknown
GenesisUnknown
GBAUnknown
SNESUnknown
PS1Unknown
Mid-generation systems
DSUnknown
N64Unknown
DreamcastUnknown
PSPUnknown
SaturnUnknown
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnknown
WiiUnknown
PS2Unknown
Modern systems
3DSUnknown
SwitchUnknown
Wii UUnknown
PS3Unknown

Emulation source notes

  • MGSP DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • MGSP 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MGSP GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MGSP N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • MGSP NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MGSP PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MGSP PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MGSP PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MGSP PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • MGSP Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MGSP SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MGSP Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MGSP Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • MGSP Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MGSP Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MGSP Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MGSP GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MGSP Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 and the Multi Game System MGSP?
Multi Game System MGSP is about $950 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Multi Game System MGSP is roughly 61% smaller and 60% lighter. ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 has a 120Hz OLED screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Multi Game System MGSP. ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 runs Windows 11 Home; Multi Game System MGSP runs Linux (RetroPie).
Which is cheaper, the ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 or the Multi Game System MGSP?
The Multi Game System MGSP is the cheaper of the two at around $350.00, roughly $950.00 less than the ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 or the Multi Game System MGSP?
The ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X20 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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