Microsoft and Asus have officially revealed the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, two new handheld gaming PCs designed to unify the power of Windows with the familiarity of Xbox. And yes, they run Battle.net natively, along with Xbox, Steam, Game Pass, and more.
Both devices are launching holiday 2025 in select markets, with more to follow, and represent the most serious push yet into handheld gaming from the Xbox ecosystem!
The Xbox Handheld Era Starts Here
The Xbox Ally and Ally x run full Windows 11, letting you install native PC games from any major storefront: Battle.net, Steam, GOG, Epic, and beyond. With a unified Xbox full screen experience layered on top, the UI is tailored for handheld use and tightly integrates with the Xbox app, Game Bar, and controller-first navigation!
The goal is simple: turn your device and jump directly into the games you love, whether you play them on console, PC, or now, in the palm of your hand!
Yes, You Can Install and Play Battle.net Games, Just Like on a PC
One of the biggest wins for players of Blizzard gamers is that you can download and launch the Battle.net app, which gives you instant access to games like World of Warcraft, Diablo 4, and more!
Two Models, Built for Different Players: The Specs Detailed
Here’s what separates the standard Ally from the upgraded X.
ROG Xbox Ally
- Ryzen Z2 A CPU
- 16GB of RAM
- 512GB SSD
- 60Wh battery
Rog Xbox Ally X
- Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme CPU
- 24GB of RAM
- 1TB SSD
- 80Wh battery
- Impulse triggers for better haptics
Both devices feature a 7″ 1080p 120Hz display.
Availability and Pricing
- Information on pre-orders, pricing, and accessories, are coming in the near future.
- At launch this holiday, the devices will be available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with availability to follow for other markets where ROG Ally series products are sold today.
Source: Xbox News
