Flashspoter - At the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 event, Microsoft and ASUS started the mini console trend with a bang-first came the announcement of their new handheld devices: ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. Essentially, these two gadgets promise to pack the power of a typical PC and Xbox gaming rig into a compact and highly performant portable device. Eventually, gamers will enjoy a seamlessly integrated game environment as well.
Both run with Windows 11 and are capable of running popular apps like Xbox Game Pass, Steam, EA App, to Battle.net without a hitch. Another interesting thing, users no longer need to enter the desktop view like a traditional PC. Microsoft embedded the Xbox full-screen experience, an interface that appears instantly when the device is turned on, allowing players to access games, cloud sync, and resume the last game with just a controller. It all feels like wearing a console, but with the flexibility of a PC.
The ROG Xbox Ally is powered as a base model by an AMD Ryzen Z2 with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 60Wh battery. A perfect option for casual to mid-range gamers that need to get done a performance but do not want to waste power. On the other hand, the ROG Xbox Ally X targets the hard-core gamers with the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and 80Wh battery. This Model also brings impulse triggers, an Xbox Series X-style feature that makes the controls much more immersive.
It is deeply embedded in the Xbox ecosystem that is the primary selling point of the duo. After that, the games so bought in the Xbox Store, including Xbox Play Anywhere titles, can be played straight away without any extra charges. Cloud gaming and remote play are also included, so players can have access to their complete game library from any place as long as they have an internet connection.
Besides this, Microsoft is also working on making the Xbox Game Bar more controller-friendly by adding new features. Now, with the help of one button only, a person can easily switch between audio, game achievements, and social menus thus making the whole gaming experience a nice flow of the Xbox console.
When it comes to their look, both are keeping the usual ASUS ROG style, which is ergonomic, of light weight, and up-to-date. The 7-inch Full HD IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate is capable of delivering sharp and very responsive visuals, as it is also VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) Support enabled which can be used for either competitive gaming or cinematic adventures.
The ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X are also on the rise in handheld gaming. After the Steam Deck, the latest generation PlayStation Portal (PSP), and Nintendo Switch 2, the portable device market is heating up again. But ASUS and Microsoft bring a different approach, the complete freedom of a gaming PC in the format of a portable console, something that other rivals do not yet fully offer.
These two devices will be launched during the end of 2025 holidays in various regions, including the Americas, Japan, South Korea, Europe and Southeast Asia. The official price is still a secret, but we can expect pre-order information to be accessible within a few months.
With the combination of the power of Windows, ROG's premium design, and an increasingly solid Xbox ecosystem, the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X look set to become the most flexible and attractive all-in-One devices in the modern gaming handheld market. For gamers who want PC performance, console convenience, and portable freedom in one device, this duo could be the long-awaited choice.
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