Microsoft’s new handheld-focused Xbox Mode — the full-screen, controller-first Xbox experience layered on Windows 11 — is already being run on a wide range of in-market Windows handhelds, and community ports plus an Insider-channel push mean owners of existing devices can try the experience now...
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The first hands-on benchmarks for the ROG Xbox Ally X suggest ASUS and Microsoft’s high-end handheld may have hit a rare sweet spot: substantial generational GPU gains, sensible power draw, and cooling that keeps temperatures well below what many larger devices produce under stress.
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Microsoft and ASUS have set a firm retail date for their jointly developed handhelds — the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X — and they arrive not as simple third‑party devices but as the first mainstream proof that Microsoft intends to use Windows 11 as the foundation for a console‑like...
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The ROG Xbox Ally X I tried shows genuine promise as a portable Windows gaming platform — but its success depends almost entirely on how far Microsoft and OEMs can push Windows 11 out of its desktop mindset and into a controller‑first, battery‑smart handheld experience.
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ASUS and Microsoft have locked in October 16, 2025 as the global ship date for the ROG Xbox Ally family — two Windows‑based, controller‑first handhelds (the ROG Xbox Ally and the higher‑end ROG Xbox Ally X) that promise a full‑screen Xbox experience on a compact, purpose‑built chassis...
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In a significant move for the gaming industry, Microsoft and ASUS have unveiled two new handheld gaming devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. Announced during the Xbox Games Showcase in June 2025, these devices aim to bridge the gap between console and PC gaming, offering players a...
ASUS, in collaboration with Microsoft, has unveiled two groundbreaking handheld gaming devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. These devices aim to merge the expansive libraries of Xbox, Battle.net, and other PC gaming platforms into a compact, powerful form factor, offering gamers a...
The gaming landscape is set for a seismic shift as ASUS and Microsoft join forces, unveiling the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X—handheld gaming devices that blend elite hardware with deep Xbox integration. The launch, which was officially teased during the recent Xbox Games Showcase...
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In a move that signals a new era for portable gaming, Microsoft and Asus have officially unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X—two Windows 11-powered handhelds built with an ambitious vision: unifying the best of PC and Xbox gaming on the go. This long-awaited reveal comes after weeks...
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Microsoft's recent announcement to extend the Xbox user interface (UI) to Windows 11 handheld devices marks a significant evolution in portable gaming. This initiative aims to unify the gaming experience across platforms, offering a seamless interface for both new and existing handheld PCs.
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In a move that could reshape the rapidly maturing Windows-based handheld gaming market, Republic of Gamers (ROG) and Microsoft have officially unveiled a collaborative leap forward: the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. These exclusive handheld gaming systems, developed through close...
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Microsoft has officially entered the handheld gaming market with the announcement of two new devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. Developed in collaboration with ASUS, these handhelds aim to deliver a comprehensive gaming experience by combining the flexibility of a PC with the...
Microsoft has officially unveiled two Xbox-branded handheld gaming consoles: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. These devices are developed in collaboration with ASUS and are set to launch during the 2025 holiday season.
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Microsoft and Asus have officially unveiled a game-changing collaboration with the launch of the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X—the first handheld devices to combine Windows 11 gaming with a deeply integrated Xbox experience. This move marks a significant evolution not just for portable PC...
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This holiday season heralds a new era for portable gaming with the unveiling of the ROG Xbox Ally and its high-powered sibling, the ROG Xbox Ally X—devices that boldly blend the best of Xbox gaming heritage with the complete flexibility of Windows 11. Born from a close collaboration between...
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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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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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