I Played With the ROG Xbox Ally, the Upcoming Xbox Handheld
- Microsoft and Asus revealed the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PCs at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, 2025.
- This announcement follows Xbox's entry into the handheld market to compete with devices like Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck using optimized Xbox platforms.
- Both models feature 7-inch 1080p 120Hz IPS displays, AMD Ryzen chips—Ryzen Z2 A in the Ally and Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme in the Ally X—and redesigned Xbox software focused on full-screen gaming.
- The Xbox Ally X includes 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and an 80Wh battery, while the base model has 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a 60Wh battery; prices remain undisclosed with launches planned for fall and holiday 2025.
- Microsoft optimized Windows 11 and the Xbox app for these devices to deliver a streamlined, controller-centric interface providing quick access to aggregated game libraries from Steam and Xbox storefronts.
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