Asus and Microsoft have confirmed rumors and announced, during the Xbox Games Showcase, the ROG Xbox Ally, the first portable Xbox.
The announcement of the portable laptop was not surprising, as Microsoft had not concealed its efforts to develop a portable console standard that could be manufactured by interested parties exploring the Xbox brand in this segment. For Asus, which already has a presence in the market with the ROG Ally, it was enough to add an Xbox logo to one of the buttons and rebrand its existing laptop as the ROG Xbox Ally.
The ROG Xbox Ally will be released at the end of the year in two models: ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. The ROG Xbox Ally X is a more powerful version, similar to the current ROG Ally X.
Asus and Microsoft have announced the ROG Xbox Ally, a portable gaming laptop designed for Xbox. This announcement comes after Microsoft’s initiative to establish a standard for portable consoles, with Asus integrating the Xbox logo into its existing ROG Ally product line. The ROG Xbox Ally will be available in two versions: the standard ROG Xbox Ally and the more powerful ROG Xbox Ally X, both scheduled for release by the end of the year.
Asus and Microsoft have announced the ROG Xbox Ally, a portable Xbox gaming device, during the Xbox Games Showcase. This collaboration builds upon Microsoft’s previous efforts to establish a portable console standard that could be licensed to manufacturers like Asus. The ROG Xbox Ally is an updated version of Asus’ existing ROG Ally laptop, featuring the addition of the Xbox logo and branding. Two models will be available at the end of the year: the standard ROG Xbox Ally and a more powerful variant, the ROG Xbox Ally X (similar to the current ROG Ally X). Both models can run Windows games from platforms such as Battle.net, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, and Steam through the Xbox app. Detailed technical specifications for each model have not been disclosed in the provided text.
Asus and Microsoft have officially announced the ROG Xbox Ally, a portable Xbox device, during the Xbox Games Showcase. This follows Microsoft’s previous efforts in developing a portable console standard. The ROG Xbox Ally is an enhanced version of Asus’ existing ROG Ally laptop, now featuring an Xbox logo and compatibility with the Xbox platform. Two models will be released by year-end: the ROG Xbox Ally (standard) and the more powerful ROG Xbox Ally X (similar to the current ROG Ally X). Both models support Windows games from PC, Xbox, and popular gaming platforms such as Battle.net, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, and Steam. Technical specifications for the standard model include an AMD Ryzen Z2 A CPU, a 10.1″ touchscreen, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB upgradable SSD storage, a 60Wh battery, and weighing in at 670g.
The additional processing power of the ROG Xbox Ally X is designed to support game resolutions ranging from 900p to 1080p, whereas the standard ROG Xbox Ally is intended to achieve a resolution of up to 720p.
Asus and Microsoft have jointly announced the ROG Xbox Ally, a portable Xbox device, during the Xbox Games Showcase. This follows previous reports suggesting that Microsoft had been working on a portable console standard for outsourcing. The ROG Xbox Ally will be available in two models: the ROG Xbox Ally and the more powerful ROG Xbox Ally X, which is simply a rebranding of the existing ROG Ally. Both models can run Windows games from PC via Xbox or other platforms such as Battle.net, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, and Steam.Key specifications for both models are as follows:- **ROG Xbox Ally**: AMD Ryzen Z2 A CPU, 10.1″ touchscreen, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB upgradable SSD storage, 60Wh battery (weighing 670g).- **ROG Xbox Ally X**: Upgraded with an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme CPU, 10.1″ 720p touchscreen, 24 GB RAM, 1 TB upgradable SSD storage, 80Wh battery (weighing 715g).The ROG Xbox Ally X is designed to offer higher performance, supporting games at resolutions of 900p to 1080p, while the standard ROG Xbox Ally targets a resolution of 720p. These devices are expected to be available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Pricing for both models has not yet been announced.
