ROG Xbox Ally (2025) – Windows handheld with Xbox integration
#3 in Portable Gaming · Rated 4.7
Xbox-native Windows handheld with optimized Game Bar experience.
ROG Xbox Ally is a joint ASUS-Microsoft handheld designed to run Windows 11 and deliver a native Xbox experience on the go. The base Ally uses Ryzen Z2 A with a 7-inch 1080p 120 Hz display, FreeSync, and a battery designed for long sessions. The higher-end Ally X broadens the hardware with Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, up to 24 GB RAM, and 1 TB storage for AAA titles. The device integrates Xbox features such as Game Bar, Xbox button access, and direct access to Game Pass titles, while still offering full Windows 11 capabilities and compatibility with a broad PC library. The Ally X aims at players who want premium handheld Windows performance with Xbox-optimized features, while the base model remains a more affordable Windows handheld with strong game compatibility. Official launch materials highlight ergonomics and improved cooling, and pre-orders began in late 2025. ([press.asus.com](https://press.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-xbox-ally-ally-x-launch-date?utm_source=openai))
Features
- Windows 11 handheld with Xbox experience
- 7-inch, 1080p, 120 Hz screen with FreeSync
- Two USB-C ports; improved cooling system
- Optional Ally X with Ryzen Z2 Extreme and 24 GB RAM
- Xbox Game Bar, Game Pass integration
Pros
- Strong Xbox ecosystem integration on the go
- High-end variant offers desktop-class Windows gaming
- Compact form factor with solid battery life
Cons
- Premium price for Ally X; Windows 11 overhead
- Availability limited to certain regions initially