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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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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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...
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