Xbox Ally Handheld Officially Announced; Launches Holiday 2025

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Xbox's Long Rumored Handheld Is Finally Official!

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  • Xbox has officially revealed its first handheld in partnership with Asus.
  • Dubbed the ROG Xbox Ally, this handheld promises to support your entire Xbox library.
  • Microsoft is launching two handhelds, and more details will be shared later this year.

The Xbox handheld has been rumored for well over a year, but rumors picked up the pace earlier this year. Insiders also spoke about an official OEM handheld as Xbox’s debut into the market, and it seems these leaks were very real.

During the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Microsoft has officially revealed its first step into this market. The ROG Xbox Ally marks the beginning of Xbox’s handheld journey.

Why it matters: This handheld is expected to be just one of the few new portable devices from major gaming giants coming over the next years, creating buzz for fans of handheld gaming.

The handheld marks a collaboration between Asus, the manufacturer behind the ROG Ally handheld, and Xbox. Much like the original ROG Ally, the Xbox variant relies on AMD Ryzen Z2 chips for very capable handheld gaming, but there is one key difference.

These Xbox-branded handhelds boast compatibility with Microsoft’s gaming ecosystem. As per the gaming giant, they support the entire Xbox and Windows games library, further driving home the company’s ‘Play Anywhere’ motto.

Microsoft states that both handhelds will launch later this year, with the ROG Xbox Ally X bringing more capable hardware. As for what these devices will cost, the gaming giant has yet to say much, but fans should expect a premium launch price.

Apart from the Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch, handhelds have not been known for their budget friendliness, so Xbox’s first forray into this market is unlikely to be too different.

Moreover, fans should look forward to the fully in-house Xbox handheld in a few years. This device will likely boast even better compatibility with the gaming ecosystem. 

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