Microsoft has announced a new partnership with Asus to release both the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X.
This new handheld PC allows players to play their Xbox game library both natively, via the cloud, or by streaming their physical Xbox consoles.
For more, here is the complete announcement and break down as provided by Xbox Wire.
Meet the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X
ROG Xbox Ally: The essential handheld at a great value for everyone from the casual player to the avid enthusiast.
ROG Xbox Ally X: The ultimate high-performance handheld, built for the most demanding players.
Both handhelds allow players to play natively, via the cloud, or remotely with their Xbox console in another room.
Next-Level Features Designed for Play Anywhere
With the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, players can look forward to an
approachable gaming experience that travels with you wherever you go,
featuring several new and first-of-their kind features on both
devices—from an immersive Xbox full screen experience, an aggregated
gaming library with access to installed games from leading PC
storefronts, and more.
We’ve optimized Windows 11 to be easy to use on the Xbox Ally and
Xbox Ally X from the moment you power on. Game Bar makes it easy to
return home, browse your library, launch or quit games, chat with
friends, open apps, adjust settings, and more. Now, with the integration
of ASUS’s innovative Armoury Crate, Game Bar also gives you streamlined
access to advanced device and input controls. Details like the lock
screen and task switcher have also been adjusted for easy navigation
with a controller.
Because these handhelds run Windows, you have access to games you
can’t get elsewhere, so you can enjoy the full freedom and versatility
of PC gaming—download games from your favorite storefront, run apps like
Discord, watch your favorite streamers on Twitch, and play with your
favorite mods—all straight from the Xbox experience. The choice is
yours.
Introducing the Xbox Experience for Handheld
When you power on your Xbox Ally, you’ll boot directly into the Xbox full screen experience,
a new feature optimized specifically for handheld gaming. With new
modifications that minimize background activity and defer non-essential
tasks, more system resources are dedicated specifically to gameplay.
That means more memory, higher framerates, and a fully immersive
experience for players—all made possible by the versatility and freedom
of Windows.
The Xbox Ally has more familiar Xbox touches, including:
Xbox button: With a dedicated Xbox button, players
have access to chat, apps, and settings through an enhanced Game Bar
overlay, allowing you to quickly switch between running apps and games.
Contoured grips: Created with player comfort in
mind, and using the same design principles as Xbox Wireless Controllers,
the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X feature contoured handgrips to
accommodate a wider range of hand sizes.
Accessibility features: Game Bar and the Xbox app
have also been optimized for handheld use, bringing along familiar
accessibility features from Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, with much
more to come in future.
Easy Access to Games from Xbox, Leading PC Storefronts, and More
Locating and accessing games across multiple channels can be a
challenge —navigating through various browsers, storefronts, and login
credentials can sometimes make gaming feel anything but fun. But with
the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, getting into the fun is easier and faster
than ever.
Within the Xbox full screen experience, players will see their aggregated gaming library,
giving them quick access to games from Xbox, Game Pass, Battle.net, and
other leading PC storefronts. With this new feature, your Xbox library,
hundreds of Game Pass titles (membership required), and all your
installed games from other PC game stores are always at your fingertips.
We’re also making handheld gaming more seamless through our
investment in Xbox Play Anywhere. With support for over 1,000 games, a
single purchase means you can play with Xbox, including your progress
and achievements, across Xbox console, PC and Xbox Ally—at no additional
cost. And when you power on your Xbox Ally or Xbox Ally X, your
favorite games are already there, ready to play. Whether you’ve been
gaming on Xbox console, Xbox on PC, or in the cloud, everything syncs
effortlessly. With Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) or Remote Play, you can
access your full Xbox console library and keep playing—wherever you are.
And yes…there’s still even more to come:
We’re excited to partner with Roblox for the launch of Xbox Ally. For the first time ever, Roblox will
be playable natively and optimized for gaming handhelds, enabling
players to play with millions of people and discover a variety of
immersive games on day one.
We are working closely with our game developer partners on a brand-new program
designed to help players easily identify which games have been
optimized for handhelds, including the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. We
will share more details soon.
Players who purchase an Xbox Ally or Xbox Ally X and are new to Game Pass will also be able to get started at no additional cost, accessing hundreds of games like Balatro, Gears Tactics, Vampire Survivors and more, straight from your device.
Players on either device will be able to tap into Gaming Copilot
via Game Bar, a personalized gaming companion that helps you get to
your favorite games faster, improve your skills, and connect you with
your friends and communities.
Two Great Choices & A First Look at Specs
The Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X are perfect for players looking to take
an approachable gaming experience with you during travels— whether it’s
between airports, or between the comfiest chairs in the living room.
Both handhelds run on AMD processors that deliver premium gaming performance, immersive visuals, and more.
The Xbox Ally offers great value for anyone looking to take their favorite games wherever they want to play, whether it’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Gears of War: Reloaded, Lies of P, South of Midnight, or many more. It’s powered by the AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A Processor—balancing
performance and power consumption to maximize battery life without
sacrificing gameplay quality—16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.
The Xbox Ally X offers more for players looking to get the best level
of performance and visual settings from their favorite games on a
handheld. It features the AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Extreme processor—allowing
us to power the latest AI features as they are introduced— double the
storage to have more native games at your fingertips, and 24GB of
high-speed RAM that more demanding games crave. The Xbox Ally X also
features impulse triggers for more immersive play.
Here’s how the specs compare between the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X:
ROG Xbox Ally
ROG Xbox Ally X
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Comfort & input
Contoured grips inspired by Xbox Wireless Controllers deliver all-day comfort. ABXY
buttons / D-pad / L & R Hall Effect analog triggers / L & R
bumpers / Xbox button / View button / Menu button / Command Center
button / Library button / 2x assignable back buttons / 2x full-size
analog sticks / HD haptics / 6-Axis IMU
Contoured
grips inspired by Xbox Wireless Controllers deliver all-day comfort,
complete with impulse triggers for enhanced control. ABXY
buttons / D-pad / L & R impulse triggers / L & R bumpers / Xbox
button / View button / Menu button / Command Center button / Library
button / 2x assignable back buttons / 2x full-size analog sticks / HD
haptics / 6-Axis IMU
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0
1x USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0, Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible
1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC)
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC; UHS-I with DDR200 mode)
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Network and Communication
Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4
Dimensions
290.8*121.5*50.7mm
290.8*121.5*50.7mm
670g
715g
Battery
60Wh
80Wh
Included
ROG Xbox Ally 65W charger Stand
ROG Xbox Ally X 65W charger Stand
Pre-orders, Pricing, Accessories and More – Coming Soon
At launch this holiday, the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X will be
available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, New
Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the
United Kingdom, and the United States, with availability to follow for
other markets where ROG Ally series products are sold today.
But that’s not the only thing to look forward to. In the coming
months, we’ll share even more details about the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally
X, including pricing, compatible accessories, and pre-orders.
We can’t wait to share more about the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X.
Thank you for joining us on this journey as we continue to fulfil our
vision of delivering a consistent, approachable gaming experience
anywhere—and meeting more players where you want to be.
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