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Microsoft and Asus Unveil ROG Xbox Ally Handheld for Late 2025 Release

Microsoft plans to announce preorders, pricing, availability in the coming months ahead of a holiday 2025 launch.

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Xbox handheld playing God of War
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Overview

  • The Windows 11 device offers native access to Xbox Game Pass, cloud streaming and major PC storefronts including Steam, Epic Games Store and Battle.net.
  • It will support PC ports of Sony first-party hits such as God of War, The Last of Us and Horizon Forbidden West.
  • Two versions will launch: the base ROG Xbox Ally with 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD, and the premium Ally X featuring 24 GB RAM, a 1 TB SSD and future AI-enhanced capabilities.
  • A Summer Game Fest hands-on preview praised the console’s ergonomic, controller-inspired grips and a weight comparable to the Steam Deck for extended comfort.
  • Initial availability will cover the US, UK, Australia and more than 20 other markets during the 2025 holiday season.