The Xbox Games Show during Summer Game Fest 2025 unveiled two exciting new handheld devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. Here's everything revealed about these portable gaming systems.
Xbox Ally Announced Through ASUS ROG Partnership at SGF 2025
Scheduled for Holiday 2025 Release!
Microsoft surprised audiences at their 2025 showcase by introducing two Xbox-branded handhelds developed in partnership with ASUS. Named the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, these devices combine Xbox's ecosystem with Windows functionality in a portable format. The presentation included gameplay footage of Hollow Knight: Silksong running on the device - confirming both the console's capabilities and the game's long-awaited existence.
Developed under Microsoft and ASUS' Project Kennan initiative, both models feature a custom Xbox interface optimized for handheld use. The systems boot directly into a full-screen dashboard showcasing games from Xbox Game Pass, Steam, Epic Games Store, and other PC storefronts.
The white Xbox Ally serves as the entry-level model with specs targeting 720p gaming. It includes AMD's Ryzen Z2 A chip, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB SSD storage.
The premium black Xbox Ally X model boosts performance for 900p-1080p gaming with AMD's Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor (featuring a 50 TOPS NPU), 24GB RAM, and 1TB SSD - all while sporting a 7-inch 1080p 120Hz display.
Microsoft's Shawn Yen highlighted that "efficiency is our superpower" for this hardware generation. The Ally X includes an industry-leading 80Wh battery, while the standard model features a 60Wh capacity - a significant 50% improvement over the original ROG Ally. Combined with a streamlined Windows 11 interface, both devices promise extended play sessions.
The Silksong gameplay demo created the showcase's biggest reaction, showcasing how these high-performance handhelds could reshape mobile PC gaming. With premium hardware, console-optimized UI, and flagship game demonstrations, Microsoft has positioned the Xbox Ally series as serious competition in the handheld PC market.
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