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Xbox Details Handheld Compatibility Program, Sets Oct. 16 Launch for ROG Xbox Ally

The Gamescom reveal pairs clear handheld compatibility badges with performance guidance to simplify game choices on the upcoming Asus devices.

Asus ROG Xbox
Of the two handhelds, I'm more excited for the Xbox Ally X.
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Asus Rog Xbox Ally X

Overview

  • Xbox and Asus confirmed an October 16 retail date for both the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, with preorders coming in the weeks ahead and pricing still unannounced.
  • The new Handheld Compatibility Program labels games as Handheld Optimized or Mostly Compatible and augments those badges with Windows Performance Fit notes like “should play great” to set expectations.
  • Microsoft says it is working with game studios to test, optimize, and verify thousands of titles for handheld play under the system.
  • The handhelds add Windows-side features including Advanced shader delivery for faster game launches, Automatic Super Resolution upscaling via the NPU, and AI-powered highlight reels.
  • Gears of War: Reloaded was previously marked as ROG Xbox Ally certified and releases August 26 with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass and cloud, ahead of the hardware launch.