Microsoft has launched two new handheld gaming PCs, ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, in collaboration with Asus. These are the first Xbox-branded handhelds designed for portable gaming.
Key Features
- Display: 7-inch Full HD LCD, 120Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, FreeSync Premium, Gorilla Glass Victus.
- Processor:
- ROG Xbox Ally: AMD Ryzen Z2 A.
- ROG Xbox Ally X: AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme.
- Memory & Storage:
- ROG Xbox Ally: 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 512GB SSD.
- ROG Xbox Ally X: 24GB LPDDR5X RAM, 1TB SSD.
- Battery:
- ROG Xbox Ally: 60Wh.
- ROG Xbox Ally X: 80Wh.
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C ports, microSD slot.
- Controls: Xbox-style grips, impulse triggers (Ally X), Hall Effect triggers (Ally).
- Software: Optimized Windows 11 with Xbox full-screen experience, upgraded Game Bar, Gaming Copilot.
Additional Details
- The devices boot directly into an Xbox interface for a console-like experience.
- They support Xbox Cloud Gaming, Remote Play, and multiple PC storefronts like Steam and Epic Games.
- Microsoft has optimized Windows 11 to reduce background tasks, improving gaming performance.
- Roblox will be natively optimized for these handhelds at launch.
- Available in Australia, France, Japan, Singapore, UK, US, and 21 other markets during the holiday season.
- Expected to launch in India later.