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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Steve Hogarty

FOUND: Xbox unveils new handheld console after years of speculation | Mind Blowing Facts

Xbox ROG Asus
  • Microsoft has announced the ROG Xbox Ally, a handheld gaming console in partnership with Asus, set to launch in late 2025.
  • The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are enhanced versions of existing Asus ROG Ally hardware, booting directly into an Xbox app OS for accessing digital and Game Pass games.
  • The ROG Xbox Ally supports third-party PC apps like Discord, Steam, Epic Games, and GOG, allowing users to play their entire PC gaming library.
  • The ROG Xbox Ally X features an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, 24GB RAM, and 1TB storage for 1080p gaming, while the base model targets 720p with a Ryzen 2A processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage.
  • The ROG Xbox Ally includes an Xbox button, enhanced hand grips, impulse triggers, and a streamlined Xbox interface for improved performance and battery life, with pricing expected to align with the current ROG Ally models (starting at £449).

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New Xbox handheld will launch later this year, here’s what to know

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