- ROG Xbox Ally will be able to run first-party PlayStation games, as per a Microsoft rep.
- Every game playable on Windows will be available on the handheld, including Sony exclusives.
- The console is a partnership with ASUS and will optimise performance beyond competitors like the Switch 2.
The Xbox Games Showcase has taken the world by storm since its premiere last night, making waves with announcements like Black Ops 7, Outer Worlds 2, and a tease for the new Halo Project. Arguably, the most hyped announcement of the lot was of ROG Xbox Ally, the company’s long-rumored handheld.
Fans have been waiting for this announcement for quite some time, and the wait is going to be worth it as PlayStation first-party titles will be playable on the upcoming console.
Why it matters: PlayStation titles being playable on an Xbox-branded console is a massive PR win for Microsoft and their Play Anywhere initiative.
While discussing with Stephen Totilo whether Sony exclusives will run on the platform, a Microsoft representative stated that every game playable on a Windows PC will be available on the ROG Xbox Ally. Hence, all PlayStation first-party titles, such as God of War, Spider-Man, and Days Gone, on Steam will be playable on the Xbox-branded handheld.
What sets the ROG Xbox Ally apart from a standard Xbox console is that it can run any Windows-based title through Xbox, meaning games bought through digital storefronts like GoG, Steam, and Ubisoft Connect are predicted to grace this anticipated platform.
Because these handhelds run Windows, you have access to all the games you can play on Windows PCs.
Therefore, popular Sony PC ports The Last of Us, God of War, and Spider-Man are about to run without any hitch on the Xbox handheld. Compared to the Switch and Steam Deck, the console has a smaller screen but will be heavier, focusing on performance.
Nonetheless, the Play Anywhere initiative is Microsoft’s next avenue, and it is poised to achieve the impossible by bringing PlayStation titles to Xbox fans.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devotedly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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