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Microsoft and Asus Unveil Two ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds with Dedicated Full-Screen Xbox Interface

Integrating AMD’s latest Ryzen processors with impulse triggers, the handhelds run a streamlined Xbox-first interface that hides Windows processes to boost performance, extend battery life, free up memory for games

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Overview

  • Both ROG Xbox Ally models boot directly into a new full-screen Xbox experience on Windows that bypasses the desktop and taskbar to prioritize gaming.
  • The standard Ally packs an AMD Ryzen Z2 A chip with 16 GB of LPDDR5X-6400 RAM and a 512 GB SSD, while the Ally X steps up to an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, 24 GB of LPDDR5X-8000 memory and a 1 TB SSD.
  • Microsoft and Asus claim the full-screen mode cuts idle power draw by around one-third compared with the regular Windows desktop to deliver longer battery life.
  • The Xbox Ally X features haptic impulse triggers akin to modern controllers and a Thunderbolt 4-capable USB-C port for connecting an external GPU, with both devices sporting 7-inch 1080p 120 Hz displays with VRR.
  • Pricing and preorder details are expected in the coming months ahead of a holiday season 2025 launch.