ROG Xbox Ally handheld launch confirmed at Gamescom 2025

Just as expected, the ROG Xbox Ally got its final launch trailer at Gamescom today. The new collaborative handheld gaming system from Asus and Microsoft will begin shipping out in October, the company has confirmed at Gamescom 2025. 

The ROG Xbox Ally is unique due to its exclusive preview version of the new ‘Gaming UI' for Windows 11. Theoretically, this should bring the experience more in-line with the streamlined experience of a Steam Deck, complete with a unified library that combines games from across various PC launchers.

Those who are at Gamescom can get some early hands-on time with the ROG Xbox Ally to see how it performs and get a good feel for the device. Hollow Knight: Silksong is famously one of the demos being offered.

The ROG Xbox Ally will be available in two versions, the standard ROG Xbox Ally and the more powerful ROG Xbox Ally X. The former is powered by a Ryzen Z2A APU with four Zen 2 CPU cores with eight threads and an 8-CU RDNA 2 iGPU. ROG Xbox Ally X has a more powerful Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU with eight Zen 5 CPU cores and a bigger RDNA 3.5 iGPU, making it ideal for running more graphically intensive titles.

Xbox says the standard Xbox Ally is targeting 720p gaming, while the Xbox Ally X is geared towards full 1080p. Both handhelds will be available starting on October 16th.

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