Microsoft’s new handheld-first layer for Windows 11 — the full‑screen, Xbox‑centric “home app” experience shown on the ROG Xbox Ally family at Gamescom — is the clearest signal yet that Redmond intends to stop treating handheld gaming as an afterthought and start treating it as a first-class...
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Microsoft and ASUS have set a firm calendar for the next chapter of handheld PC gaming: the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will arrive in stores on October 16, 2025, and launch alongside a new Handheld Compatibility Program designed to classify and optimize thousands of PC games for true...
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Microsoft and ASUS’ ROG Xbox Ally gives the clearest look yet at what a purpose‑built, console‑inspired Windows gaming UI feels like on a handheld — a full‑screen Xbox experience that boots into a game‑first shell, ties deeply into Game Pass and Xbox services, and pairs with ASUS’ Armoury Crate...
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The current surge in PC-style gaming handhelds looks strikingly familiar: a democratic, low-cost champion (Valve’s Steam Deck) sparks a boom, long-established OEMs pile in with premium alternatives, and suddenly the market is crowded with devices trying to one-up each other on raw performance...
Efforts to consolidate the fragmented world of PC gaming libraries have long been anticipated by enthusiasts and critics alike, and now Microsoft seems poised to deliver on these expectations with its upcoming unified game library for Windows 11. This pivotal update, already being rolled out to...
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A seismic shift is underway in the world of portable gaming as Microsoft and ASUS join forces to unveil their much-anticipated handheld console—internally codenamed “Project Kennan.” This collaboration, set for a 2025 debut, promises to bridge the tantalizing gap between console and PC gaming...
The moment Windows handheld gaming devices like the Asus ROG Ally and its upcoming successor, tentatively dubbed the ROG Xbox Ally, hit the market, the excitement was palpable. Here they were: dedicated, powerful, portable PCs, each expanding the legacy of venerable Windows gaming but in a form...
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In an era where handheld gaming has entered a fierce renaissance, with brands old and new vying for a slice of a rapidly expanding market, the introduction of the ROG Xbox Ally and its premium sibling, the ROG Xbox Ally X, marks a strategic move from both ASUS and Xbox. For years, the lines...
In a landmark move that’s set to redefine portable gaming, Microsoft has officially pulled back the curtain on its much-anticipated Xbox-branded handheld devices. Revealed during an online event, these new offerings—dubbed the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X—signal not just a new generation of...
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Microsoft has rarely shied away from competitive risk, but its latest hardware play is a bold statement even by its standards. In the very week that Nintendo is drawing global headlines with anticipation around the Switch 2, Microsoft Gaming has unveiled not one, but two Xbox handheld gaming...
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Handheld gaming is in the midst of a renaissance, and the latest salvo comes not from Nintendo but from a collaboration between Microsoft and Asus. The ROG Xbox Ally and its more powerful sibling, the ROG Xbox Ally X, represent a high-stakes fusion of console culture and PC flexibility. For...
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Microsoft's strategic pivot in the gaming hardware landscape has recently come into sharp focus. The tech giant has reportedly shelved its plans for a native Xbox handheld console, redirecting its efforts toward enhancing the gaming capabilities of Windows 11 and collaborating with third-party...
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A major tectonic shift looms in the handheld PC gaming landscape, promising to sway the balance away from entrenched players like Valve’s Steam Deck and Asus’s ROG Ally. MSI’s upcoming Claw A8, freshly unveiled at Computex, is positioned to be a salient disruptor for a burgeoning and fiercely...
Recent leaks have unveiled images of Microsoft's "Project Kennan," a collaborative effort with ASUS that appears to be the successor to the ROG Ally handheld gaming device. These images, reportedly sourced from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), showcase two distinct models...
In a market buzzing with innovation and alternative operating systems, ASUS has reaffirmed its commitment to Windows 11 for its upcoming ROG Ally handhelds. With its deep roots in the gaming ecosystem and proven reliability, Windows remains the cornerstone that powers these devices—even as rival...
If you're a handheld gaming enthusiast, you know the debate: Steam Deck versus everyone else. The ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and MSI Claw may be contenders, but for many, the Steam Deck has reigned supreme. It’s the Tesla of handheld gaming PCs—sleek, powerful, and utterly beloved. And yet, one...
In a bold move that gaming enthusiasts are sure to appreciate, Microsoft has recently rolled out significant improvements to the Xbox app for Windows. Tailored specifically for users of gaming handhelds, such as the popular Asus ROG Ally, these upgrades boost the user experience, making it more...
Windows 11 has taken a significant step forward for the growing domain of handheld gaming by introducing an exciting new feature—the ability to navigate the on-screen keyboard using a controller. This enhancement, particularly beneficial for platforms like the ROG Ally, Legion GO, and Ayaneo...
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The gaming scene continues to evolve, and the latest contender entering the handheld market is the Zotac Zone. This new gaming console operates on the latest Windows 11 OS, positioning itself as a serious player in the competitive landscape shared by devices like the ROG Ally and the Lenovo...
In the realm of portable gaming devices, the Asus ROG Ally and its successor, the ROG Ally X, have drawn considerable attention since their respective launches. While these devices have been praised for their capabilities, a persistent issue has also surfaced among users: the subpar performance...