Asus and Microsoft have taken the wraps off the ROG Xbox Ally family — two Windows 11 handhelds that marry ASUS’ ROG hardware design with an Xbox‑layered, controller‑first Windows experience — and they arrive on store shelves on October 16, 2025, positioning themselves as direct rivals to...
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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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Microsoft’s Xbox handheld arriving as a Windows-powered device is less an endgame than the first real, public proof that Microsoft intends to use Windows itself as the foundation of a next-generation, cross-device Xbox experience.
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Microsoft and ASUS announced the ROG Xbox...
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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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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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Microsoft’s surprise removal of a briefly live Amazon product page for the Asus ROG Xbox Ally has ratcheted up the heat on one of this year’s most talked-about handhelds, and the incident offers a revealing snapshot of how leaks, retailer metadata, and platform partnerships now shape major...
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Microsoft and ASUS appear poised to bring the ROG Xbox Ally family to market this fall, with a fresh leak narrowing the launch window to October 16, 2025, and pointing to pre-orders opening as early as August 20 during Gamescom — a timetable that, if accurate, turns months of “holiday 2025”...
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Microsoft is making significant strides towards consolidating the gaming experience on Windows 11 by introducing an aggregated gaming library within the Xbox PC app, an ambitious feature previewed for all Windows 11 users and soon to arrive on novel handheld devices like the ROG Xbox Ally and...
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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...
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Microsoft's recent announcement marks a significant shift in its gaming strategy, aiming to position Windows as the premier platform for gaming. This initiative is highlighted by the introduction of the ROG Xbox Ally handheld devices, developed in collaboration with ASUS, which are set to run a...
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The gaming industry is abuzz with the upcoming release of the ROG Xbox Ally, a collaborative handheld gaming device from Microsoft and ASUS. Set to launch in late 2025, this device aims to merge the portability of handheld consoles with the extensive game library and performance capabilities of...
For gaming enthusiasts and PC tinkerers alike, the arrival of the ROG Xbox Ally marks one of the most significant developments in portable gaming since the launch of the Valve Steam Deck. Yet, as the halo of Microsoft's flagship Xbox branding settles over this new device, a complex reality...
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The reason the ROG Xbox Ally skips an OLED screen in favor of sticking with LCD is a deliberate engineering decision that prioritizes Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), battery life, performance, and cost:
VRR Was Non-Negotiable: According to ASUS ROG’s Whitson Gordon, while the team prototyped OLED...
Here is a summary of the main information from the Windows Report leak about the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X:
Pre-order and Launch Dates
Pre-orders for both the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X will reportedly open in August 2025.
The actual launch is expected mid to late October 2025, which...
Microsoft's recent collaboration with ASUS to unveil the ROG Xbox Ally marks a significant shift in the company's approach to PC gaming. This partnership not only introduces a new handheld gaming device but also underscores Microsoft's commitment to optimizing Windows 11 for a superior gaming...
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...
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Xbox and ASUS have unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, two Windows 11-powered handheld gaming devices designed to redefine portable gaming experiences. Announced during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, these devices aim to bridge the gap between...
Microsoft's recent unveiling of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handheld gaming devices has reignited discussions about Windows 11's performance, particularly concerning pre-installed software, commonly referred to as "bloatware." These devices, optimized for gaming, operate on a streamlined...
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Microsoft has unveiled its latest innovation in portable gaming: the ROG Xbox Ally and its premium counterpart, the ROG Xbox Ally X. These handheld devices, developed in collaboration with ASUS, are powered by AMD Ryzen processors and run a customized version of Windows 11, specifically...