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...
Microsoft's recent announcement of a partnership with AMD to develop the next-generation Xbox console marks a significant evolution in the gaming industry. This collaboration aims to co-engineer the console's silicon, promising enhanced graphics performance and the integration of AI features to...
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Anticipation is mounting for the Xbox Ally, Microsoft’s hotly awaited entry into the handheld Windows gaming space, revealed alongside its high-spec sibling, the Xbox Ally X, at the company’s recent June showcase. The news has set the tech community abuzz, not least because of Microsoft's...
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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 move that few predicted but many Xbox fans had long hoped for, Square Enix has launched Final Fantasy XVI on Xbox with a surprise shadow drop—catching nearly everyone off guard by foregoing the usual hype machine and media lead-up so ubiquitous with AAA releases. While the Final Fantasy...
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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.
ROG Xbox Ally X:
Processor: AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme SoC
Memory: 24 GB...
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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 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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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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The gaming landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and much of the momentum is coalescing around handheld devices that blur the lines between consoles and PCs. Microsoft's latest announcement—an alliance with Asus to launch the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X—marks a transformative moment for...
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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...
Microsoft's ongoing quest to dominate the PC gaming landscape appears to be entering a pivotal new chapter, marked by the emergence of a unified and potentially game-changing brand identity: "Xbox PC." While, for years, the boundaries between Xbox gaming on consoles and Windows-based PC gaming...
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Microsoft’s decision to delay its anticipated Xbox handheld in favor of streamlining Windows for portable gaming has set off tremors across the tech and gaming industries, signaling a pivotal reorientation in how the company engages with its most passionate audience. Instead of racing to launch...
Microsoft’s ongoing push to embed AI deeply into everyday digital experiences has sparked waves of excitement—and, at times, skepticism—across its ecosystem of products. The extension of this vision into the gaming world, specifically via the newly unveiled Copilot for Gaming for mobile, signals...
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Microsoft’s leap into AI-powered assistance for gamers has now reached a pivotal milestone, with the introduction of Copilot for Gaming—a real-time, conversational digital assistant baked directly into the Xbox app for Android and iOS. This development unveils an entirely new interaction layer...
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Microsoft’s shifting strategy in the handheld gaming market has sent ripples throughout the industry, captivating gamers and analysts alike. Although the tech giant has paused its first-party Xbox handheld development, this does not mark a retreat from mobile gaming. Instead, it’s an...
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For fans of portable gaming, the past few years have unfolded like a game of tantalizing hints and near-misses—especially for followers of Microsoft’s Xbox ecosystem. The expectation was palpable: a true first-party Xbox handheld capable of delivering blockbuster experiences on the go, designed...
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For years, speculation about Microsoft entering the gaming handheld market has captivated both tech insiders and the Xbox community at large. Official hints from Xbox executives, coupled with industry leaks, have further fueled these rumors, suggesting Microsoft was actively developing a...
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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