Microsoft’s much-anticipated leap into the handheld gaming market is no longer just a rumor—it’s official. At the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, the company unveiled not just one, but two dedicated gaming handhelds, developed in partnership with ASUS: the ROG Xbox Ally and the more advanced ROG Xbox...
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What are the new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds?
ASUS and Microsoft have announced two new premium handheld gaming devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X.
Both will boot directly into Xbox via Windows 11 and are designed to offer a seamless Xbox experience on a dedicated handheld.
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Microsoft’s foray into the gaming handheld market has finally materialized after years of speculation with the announcement of two anticipated portable devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. These products, created in partnership with ASUS, are more than just hardware—they represent...
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In a groundbreaking collaboration, ASUS and Xbox have unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally X, a handheld gaming device that seamlessly integrates the expansive Xbox ecosystem with the versatility of Windows 11. This partnership aims to redefine portable gaming by offering a device capable of running a...
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