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 LPDDR5X-8000 RAM
Storage: 1 TB SSD
Display: 7-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 500 nits peak brightness
Ports: One USB 4.0 Type-C and one USB 3.2 Type-C
Battery: 80 Wh
ROG Xbox Ally:
Processor: AMD Ryzen Z2A SoC
Memory: 16 GB LPDDR5X-6400 RAM
Storage: 512 GB SSD
Display: Same as the Ally X
Ports: Two USB 3.2 Type-C ports
Battery: 60 Wh
Both consoles will run a customized version of Windows and feature a dedicated Xbox button, integrating seamlessly with the Xbox ecosystem. Pricing details have not been disclosed yet.
These handhelds aim to provide a portable gaming experience with access to a wide range of Xbox and PC games, positioning themselves as competitors to devices like the Steam Deck. Source: Notebookcheck Microsoft shows off two Xbox-branded handheld consoles