There’s a seismic shift underway in handheld gaming, and it’s not coming from Nintendo, Sony, or even Valve. It’s the unlikely alliance of Microsoft and ASUS that has sent shockwaves through the industry, with the grand unveiling of the ROG Xbox Ally and its turbocharged sibling, the Ally X, at...
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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...
The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 has concluded, leaving the gaming community with a clear vision of Microsoft's strategic direction: a pronounced shift towards PC gaming integration. This year's event underscored the company's commitment to unifying the gaming experience across consoles, PCs, and...
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As the portable gaming market matures and the lines between console and PC continue to blur, Microsoft’s newly unveiled ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds herald a pivotal transformation in the Windows gaming ecosystem. Partnering with Asus, Microsoft is charting a bold course: fusing...
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In a groundbreaking collaboration, Microsoft and ASUS have unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally, a handheld gaming device poised to redefine portable gaming. Announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, this device aims to compete directly with established handheld consoles like the Steam Deck and the...
Microsoft's recent unveiling of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally marks a significant milestone in the evolution of handheld gaming PCs, positioning the tech giant alongside established players like Valve's Steam Deck and Nintendo's Switch. This collaboration with Asus introduces two models: the standard...
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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In a significant move within the gaming industry, Microsoft and ASUS have unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally, a handheld gaming device poised to challenge existing market leaders like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. Announced during the Summer Game Fest 2025, this collaboration marks Microsoft's...
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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.
Key...
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The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 delivered a landmark moment for Microsoft’s gaming ambitions, with the public unveiling of its very first handheld console: the ROG Xbox Ally. Breaking away from past speculation about whether Microsoft would ever enter the handheld arena, the company’s partnership...
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As the curtain lifted on the Xbox Showcase, few expected that Microsoft and ASUS were about to rewrite the rules for portable PC gaming. The unveiling of the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X—products of the ambitious Project Keenan—was more than a hardware launch. It marked the beginning of a...
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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...
A new chapter in Xbox achievement hunting has quietly unfolded for PC gamers, offering a tantalizing upgrade to the Windows Game Bar that’s already sparking excitement across online communities. The feature, quietly rolled out for Windows 11 users, seamlessly links the in-game overlay with...
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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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When it comes to choosing between Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro, the decision isn’t always as straightforward as it appears. Microsoft’s flagship operating system comes in both flavors, and each serves its own distinct audience. As the Windows 10 sunset nears—official support winds down...
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For years, the gaming world has buzzed with anticipation over rumors of a dedicated Xbox handheld. From cryptic statements by Xbox chief Phil Spencer to credible leaks by industry insiders, expectations have swirled around Microsoft’s possible entry into the portable gaming hardware market. Yet...
Gaming fans who have eagerly followed the decades-long rumor mill around a dedicated Xbox handheld are experiencing yet another twist in the tale. Microsoft, according to fresh intelligence from industry sources and partner leaks, has put its own portable device on the back burner—at least for...
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Microsoft’s dynamic approach to the gaming landscape has long been a topic of both industry intrigue and consumer debate. In recent months, a decisive change in strategy has emerged, signaling a significant pivot: Microsoft is putting its own portable Xbox hardware development on hold in favor...
The highly anticipated emergence of a dedicated Xbox handheld has hit a notable road bump as Microsoft recalibrates its priorities in the face of increasing competition and transformative shifts in the portable gaming landscape. According to multiple independent sources and recent industry...
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As rumors swirled and anticipation built for a dedicated Xbox handheld device, new insights from internal Microsoft strategy have shifted the battleground for next-generation mobile gaming. Behind the scenes, the green team is steering its focus away from a first-party native Xbox handheld—at...
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