"The wait for an Xbox handheld is officially over. Microsoft, after years of whispers and speculation, has finally confirmed its entry into the portable gaming market - and it's happening sooner than expected. Teaming up with ASUS, the company will debut not one, but two handheld consoles: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. Both are set to drop globally on October 16, 2025, just in time for the holiday season."
"From the outside, both devices look and feel like natural extensions of the Xbox family. The contoured grips are modeled after the Xbox Wireless Controller, meaning long play sessions won't come with hand cramps. Both handhelds share a 7-inch, 16:9 1080p touchscreen with FreeSync Premium and a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals across everything from indies to AAA titles. Connectivity isn't overlooked either, with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 keeping things modern and reliable."
"Under the hood, however, the two models diverge. The standard ROG Xbox Ally is aimed at casual players or those who don't need maximum specs to enjoy their library. It comes with AMD's Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. While it can output at 1080p, Microsoft makes it clear this model is best suited for 720p gaming. A 60Wh battery and dual USB 3.2 Type-C ports round out its profile."
Microsoft and ASUS will release two handheld consoles—the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X—on October 16, 2025. Both devices feature contoured grips modeled on the Xbox Wireless Controller, a 7‑inch 16:9 1080p FreeSync Premium touchscreen at 120Hz, Wi‑Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.4. The standard Ally uses an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, a 60Wh battery, and dual USB 3.2 Type‑C ports, and is optimized for 720p gaming. The Ally X uses an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, 24GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, an 80Wh battery, and USB4 support for higher performance and faster transfers. The line positions Xbox as a serious entrant in portable PC-style gaming.
Read at stupidDOPE | Est. 2008
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