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One of the bigger announcements from the Xbox Games Showcase today was the reveal of an Xbox handheld device. It had been rumored for a while, though the final product might be a bit unexpected. Called the ROG Xbox Ally, the system is a variant of the already existing ROG Ally, with Xbox buttons and a more controller-type grip. It will run Windows 11, though it will have a more Xbox-themed UI for your games library. As it uses Windows, you'll be able to install Steam, Epic, and whichever launcher you prefer.

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There will be two variants of the handheld, in the form of the ROG Xbox Ally, and the ROG Xbox Ally X. The former will feature an AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor, with 16GB of DDR5X RAM, 512GB storage, and a 120Hz screen. The more powerful X will have impulse triggers, 24GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and a USB4 Type C port. The full specs can be seen on the official Xbox website. They'll both be out later this holiday season. Pricing will also be announced later.

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[retrospect]

What a pathetic and uninspiring product. Not even an Xbox d-pad.

 

[Robert Newbie]

What a pathetic and uninspiring product. Not even an Xbox d-pad.

I had to check out the original image again, and yeah, it's not one I've seen Microsoft use before. It resembles the Xbox 360's D-pad, but it's obviously one that ASUS has been using.

I don't know where I stand on D-pad's anymore. I used to swear by the Dual Shock 2 D-pad. Then, I got used to the 360's well enough, despite its reputation. I really like the Xbox One's D-pad, which doesn't have diagonals and focuses on the four cardinal directions. I also use the RetroBit Saturn controller, which has one of the best online reputations of any D-pad.

 

[linuxares]

What a pathetic and uninspiring product. Not even an Xbox d-pad.

I'm a bit sad they don't have a track pad

 

[FanNintendo]

Microsoft have cancelled with ROG because Microsoft didnt announce new handheld i think its little mix up so I guess Rog got excited went ahead to far without Microsoft permission also with Window issues too.

 

[LightyKD]

The real question is: will this portable have gyro support? It feels like Microsoft has a thing against gyro. It's 2025 and their controllers STILL don't have gyro

 

[Red_Belmont]

They are really trying to compete with Switch 2

 

[DaFixer]

I have a Rog Ally X, I must say i'm happy with it.
All I say is Win11 is shit on a handheld, Battzite is much better.
Did't go for the this one, 300 euro more for a 20% more performance was not worth it.

 

[Marc_LFD]

I have a Rog Ally X, I must say i'm happy with it.
All I say is Win11 is shit on a handheld, Battzite is much better.
Did't go for the this one, 300 euro more for a 20% more performance was not worth it.

What do you play on it or can you? Surely Switch exclusives and maybe OG Xbox, PS3, and Xbox 360?

As Android/Windows handhelds get more powerful we can use it to emulate consoles rather than use the original ones, and for me, that's very convenient.

 

[Scarlet]

What do you play on it or can you? Surely Switch exclusives and maybe OG Xbox, PS3, and Xbox 360?

As Android/Windows handhelds get more powerful we can use it to emulate consoles rather than use the original ones, and for me, that's very convenient.

For the Xbox Ally X I did see a video from Digital Foundry recently of them getting Bloodborne running pretty well. It's not flawless and does mostly rely on being plugged in, but it's bloody impressive all the same:

 

[DaFixer]

What do you play on it or can you? Surely Switch exclusives and maybe OG Xbox, PS3, and Xbox 360?

As Android/Windows handhelds get more powerful we can use it to emulate consoles rather than use the original ones, and for me, that's very convenient.

Mosly games from Steam, I play allot Dying Light, Witcher 3, Hades II and Steet of rage 4 on it.
When my wife want see some shitty movie/tv so I can play some games on it.
Still need to try switch emulation on it.

 

[The Catboy]

Tested this out last night. Windows 11 seriously sucks and dragged the entire experience down.

 

[DaFixer]

Tested this out last night. Windows 11 seriously sucks and dragged the entire experience down.

So true, after the 3rd time it got stuck on the "please wait" screen I was done with it.
After a hour I installed Battzite and after that the experience got allot better.