TL;DR
- Xbox has showcased two Ally Handheld Gaming PCs.
- Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X have been made in partnership with ASUS.
- The PCs have a customized design and features meant for gaming.
Microsoft recently held the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, where it unveiled a variety of titles set to launch on the platform in 2025-2026. The sole hardware announcement made during the event was the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PCs, designed to enhance the gaming experience. These devices have been developed in collaboration with ASUS and are powered by Windows, emphasizing portable gaming.
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ROG Xbox Ally & Ally X: Features
Both handheld gaming PCs feature a 7-inch 1080p display with a 120Hz refresh rate; however, there is a distinction. The Xbox Ally version is designed for 720p gaming, while the Ally X console is intended for 900p to 1080p gaming. They can boot directly into a new Xbox full-screen mode, and the system restricts background tasks to enhance gaming performance. This will assist players in maintaining their focus on the game.
These Xbox consoles are equipped with AMD Ryzen chipsets, with the X version showcasing the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Chip, while the Xbox Ally utilizes the Ryzen Z2 A. The ROG Xbox Ally is provided with 16GB of 6400 LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of storage, whereas the Ally X boasts 24GB of LPDDR5X 8000 RAM and a 1TB SSD.
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Regarding I/O ports, the Xbox Ally features two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports that support DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery 3.0, along with a UHS-II microSD card reader for storage expansion.
In contrast, the Xbox Ally X is equipped with one USB-C port and an additional USB-4 Type-C port that supports DisplayPort 2.1, PD 3.0, and Thunderbolt 4. This model also includes a microSD card reader.
Both handheld PCs offer a 3.5mm headphone jack, WiFi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity.
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The Xbox edition of Ally features a modified design with contoured grips that resemble the shape of the Xbox Wireless Controller. Both Xbox Allys include the Xbox ABXY button configuration and a specific Xbox home button. These handheld PCs are equipped with hall-effect impulse triggers, providing gamers with the sensation of analog game controller triggers.
Xbox hasn’t shared the price, release date, or pre-order options as of now. These details will be announced later, and accessories related to handheld PCs will also be announced sometime in the future. These are expected to come to India later this year.
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