The new Asus ROG Ally X is already shaping up to be one of the best PC gaming handhelds you can buy. I've been using it for about two weeks, and it's a massive upgrade over my standard Asus ROG Ally. The company added a bigger battery — it's actually double the size of the ROG Ally's battery — and a second USB-C port for better connectivity. Still, there's no way I would've survived without pairing the ROG Ally X with a few great accessories. From portable monitors, to peripherals, to power banks, these are five products you'll want to buy to get the most out of your ROG Ally X.

5 Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard and Mouse

For when you want to ditch the controller and put your skills to the test

Let's start this list off with a set of peripherals from Alienware: the Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard and Mouse. The best way to use a gaming handheld like the ROG Ally X is, well, to use it in handheld form. The inbuilt controller is a blast to use, and it's the perfect way to experience a number of excellent games.

However, when you need to maximize your in-game performance and play as competitively as possible, you'll want to ditch the controller for a keyboard and mouse. I'm not much of a competitive e-sports player, but using the Alienware Pro Wireless peripherals immediately made my gameplay better. These are quite expensive and are definitely a luxury, but they can really elevate your experience. After all, it would be a waste to limit the ROG Ally X's dominant AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip and 24GB of memory just to controller mode.

• Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard

  Wireless

  Yes

  Backlight

  Full RGB

  Media Controls

  Yes

  Battery

  Up to 72 hours (2.4 GHz, RGB lighting 50%) OR up to 1,800 hours (Bluetooth, RGB off)

  Num Pad

  No

  Switch Type

  Alienware Linear Mechanical Switches

  Alienware's Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard is a premium mechanical board for people serious about gaming. It features custom Alienware linear switches that are hot-swappable, full RGB lighting, and up to an 8K Hz polling rate. It's the best Alienware keyboard to date, but it's expensive and faces tough competition in the high-end gaming market.

  $200 at Dell $200 at Best Buy

• Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse

  Weight

  60g

  Switches

  Optical

  RGB Lighting

  No

  Programmable Buttons

  6

  Connectivity

  2.4GHz receiver, wired over USB-C

  Wireless

  Yes

  Dell's Alienware Pro Wireless Mouse is an ultra-light option for gaming. It sports a 4,000 Hz polling rate when used wirelessly via the included 2.4GHz receiver. When used with a cable, the polling rate can reach 8,000 Hz. It weighs under 60 grams, which means you'll hardly notice it's there while you're gaming. 

  $150 at Dell

4 Jsaux Carrying Case

Want to take your ROG Ally X on the go? Now you can

When looking at gaming handheld accessories, you'll need to be wary of compatibility with the ROG Ally X. Asus made this model thicker and heavier, so it might not work with every accessory made for the original ROG Ally and Steam Deck. Although the Jsaux Carrying Case isn't officially made for the ROG Ally X, I personally tried it and confirmed that there's plenty of room. This massive hard shell case can store your ROG Ally X and has a sub-compartment for other accessories, like a mouse, docking station, or power bank.

3 Ugreen 145W Power Bank

The Asus ROG Ally X has fantastic battery life, but you can maximize it with this portable charger

The new 80Wh battery in the ROG Ally X means that I can get around three hours of intensive gaming on a single charge. Still, I like to carry a high-capacity power bank whenever I leave the house to make sure the gaming never stops. This especially comes in handy on long flights — I do the five-hour New York City to Phoenix run fairly often, and a battery pack is a godsend — or any time you'll be away from a plug for a while. My power bank of choice is the Ugreen 145W Power Bank, which sports a massive 25,000mAh capacity and 100W power delivery over USB-C. It'll be a perfect pairing for your ROG Ally X.

2 Arzopa Portable Gaming Monitor

This won't break the bank, but it'll give you a bigger screen for mobile gaming

For when you need a bit more screen real estate, I recommend the Arzopa 16.1-inch portable gaming monitor. There are better ones you can buy, but after spending $800 on a new ROG Ally X, I figure you're not going to want to break the bank on a pricey monitor as well. That's why this 144Hz portable gaming monitor is an excellent choice at under $200. There are frequent sales that bring down the cost of this portable monitor closer to $100, too. Plus, the USB-C ports on this monitor let you connect to the ROG Ally X without needing a docking station.

1 Jsaux 6-in-1 docking station

It's a must for expanding your ROG Ally X's connectivity options

If you do end up needing additional ports, the Jsaux 6-in-1 docking station is the USB accessory to buy. It'll tie all the other accessories together, serving as one place that you can hook up to power, peripherals, and displays. This docking station supports Ethernet, so you can get faster network speeds for your ROG Ally X. It also has an HDMI port, 100W power delivery, and plenty of USB ports. Plus, it's one of the few docking stations available that are designed to fit the thicker chassis of the ROG Ally X.

Which of these must-have Asus ROG Ally X accessories should you buy?

So, you've bought an ROG Ally X — or you're thinking of buying one — and you want to know which accessories you absolutely need to buy. I'd start with a power bank and a docking station before you go out and pick up anything else. Asus' latest handheld has two USB-C ports and an 80Wh battery, but you'll want extra juice and connectivity eventually. Then, consider picking up a carrying case and a portable monitor for easy traveling and a bigger screen. If you have some budget to spare, a nice keyboard and mouse can go a long way.