Xbox Ally X hands-on: an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme APU, 24GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, 1080p games run at 60 FPS with no issues, a super-slim Windows, and more

The Xbox handheld impresses, but pricing remains the biggest question. — PC gaming handhelds have flooded the market at this point …

IGN 2025-06-09

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Pure Xbox Pure Xbox on x
Xbox Handheld Is Called ‘ROG Xbox Ally’, Releases Holiday 2025
@xboxp3 Phil Spencer on bluesky
This moment from @xbox.com and @asusrog.bsky.social has been a long time coming. The power of Xbox, the freedom of Windows, and the ability to play games across your entire library—including all your favorite PC game stores. This is ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally. news.xbox.…
@papapishu @papapishu on bluesky
On the one hand I'm glad they let you play your steam games on here but also, like, that's kinda weird! bsky.app/profile/step... [embedded post]
@papapishu @papapishu on bluesky
Like I legit do not know why you'd choose the Xbox-themed ROG handheld over a Steam-themed one.
@genepark Gene Park on x
as a mark for handheld gaming, i still want one
@ethangach @ethangach on x
Microsoft spokesperson confirms to @stephentotilo that the Xbox Rog Ally's console-like Windows experience will coming to the other PC gaming handheld next year. https://www.gamefile.news/... [image]
@deeketweak Derek Strickland on x
Making games for handhelds requires unique optimizations. Microsoft is teaming up with partners to help iron out these kinks. This feels very similar to Valve's Steam Deck Verified program. [image]
@satyanadella Satya Nadella on x
New games. New hardware. And new ways to play. As Xbox turns 25 next year, the future of gaming is just getting started. https://news.xbox.com/...
@teroterotero Tero Kuittinen on x
It's very very Microsoft to give a handheld console the worst possible name. They could have just named it Sleeq but nooooo
@stephentotilo Stephen Totilo on x
NEW: I played Microsoft's portable Xbox a few days ago Silksong wasn't on it. Steam was. - Two new devices from Asus and Xbox - One is in line with Steam Deck, the other beyond - No price, battery details yet - TBD on impact of “Xbox” name on a handheld https://www.gamefile.news/…
@carygolomb Cary Golomb on x
NEW VIDEO Microsoft is going all in on Xbox for PC I was invited out to LA to witness the new “Xbox Experience” for Windows and there is a LOT to talk about. Like the Windows desktop is actually not even loaded when in the “Xbox Experience” Video here: https://www.youtube.com/...
r/GamingLeaksAndRumours r on reddit
ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X Handheld Announced
r/Handhelds r on reddit
Xbox ROG Ally / Ally X - Holiday 2025
r/gadgets r on reddit
Microsoft and Asus announce two Xbox Ally handhelds with new Xbox full-screen experience
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ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds Revealed: Experience Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Gears of War: Reloaded and More - Wherever You Go
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Microsoft and Asus announce two Xbox Ally handhelds with new Xbox full-screen experience
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Xbox Wire Xbox Wire on x
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Gameranx Dennis Patrick on x
Xbox Ally Handhelds Officially Unveiled
@aarongreenberg Aaron Greenberg on bluesky
So proud of the massive team of people across all of Xbox and our studios + partners who worked over many months to put this showcase together for you. Back to back game releases will not be slowing down + a new handheld coming this holiday! 💚 — news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
@xboxp3 Phil Spencer on bluesky
Thanks to everyone who joined us for #XboxShowcase and The Outer Worlds 2 & Grounded 2 Direct. To the creative teams whose games were featured—it's an honor to present your work. We're proud of this great lineup of games and updates coming to @xbox.com news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/…
@seanhollister Sean Hollister on bluesky
I'm not yet convinced, particularly as they didn't let us touch, but they said all the right things in our briefing! Here's @tomwarren.co.uk with the details — www.theverge.com/news/682011/ ...
@jezcorden Jez on x
The news of revamps to Windows 11 for PC and handheld PC gaming is flying under the radar a bit. This could lead to a new paradigm of gaming PC scenarios that don't need mouse/keyb, i.e. great for TVs or even tablets (or phones......). https://www.windowscentral.com/ ...
@jezcorden Jez on x
Agree, love Xbox Play Anywhere. But the adoption is VERY inconsistent. FF Pixel Remaster is XPA, but FF16 and Tactics are not? Needs more work there. A lot more work.
@wario64 @wario64 on x
ROG Xbox Ally info and specs (launching this holiday which also means Silksong is out at that time) https://buff.ly/MF36ayz pricing, compatible accessories, and pre-orders to be revealed in the coming months [image]
@tomwarren Tom Warren on x
Xbox president Sarah Bond is really hyped about the Xbox button on the new ROG Xbox Ally devices [video]
@tomwarren Tom Warren on x
I got a demo of how Microsoft is combining Xbox + Windows for handhelds. There's a new full-screen Xbox experience for Windows, which includes booting directly to an Xbox UI and not even loading lots of parts of Windows. Full deep dive here 👇 https://www.theverge.com/...
@tomwarren Tom Warren on x
Microsoft's new Xbox full-screen experience will come first to Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, but Microsoft says it will update the Ally and Ally X too. “Similar full screen Xbox experiences will be rolling out to other Windows handhelds beginning next year” https://www.theverge.com/…
r/pcgaming r on reddit
In perhaps even bigger news than the ‘Xbox Ally’ handheld itself, Microsoft is starting to revamp Windows 11 to boost PC gaming
r/hardware r on reddit
In perhaps even bigger news than the ‘Xbox Ally’ handheld itself, Microsoft is starting to revamp Windows 11 to boost PC gaming
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[The Verge] Microsoft and Asus announce two Xbox Ally handhelds with new Xbox full-screen experience
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