Overview

• Two models are coming: the base Ally with an AMD Ryzen Z2 A, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 60Wh battery, and the Ally X with a Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and an 80Wh battery.
• Both devices use a controller‑first Windows 11 Xbox interface that maintains PC‑game compatibility and supports multiple storefronts such as Steam and the Epic Games Store.
• Microsoft’s Handheld Compatibility Program will tag games as Handheld Optimized or Mostly Compatible, complemented by a Windows Performance Fit indicator for expected frame rates.
• The Xbox app will add advanced shader delivery to preload shaders during downloads so supported games can launch up to 10x faster and reduce first‑play battery drain.
• Pricing and preorders remain unannounced; reports suggesting $549.99 for the Ally and $899.99 for the Ally X in the U.S. are unconfirmed.