Xbox Ally

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X with Windows 11 logo superimposed on its display
(Image credit: Microsoft | ASUS)

Microsoft has partnered with ASUS ROG to create a brand new Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PCs that run Windows. These devices look similar to the ASUS ROG Ally and Ally X, but with some distinct differences, including handheld grips and next-gen AMD Ryzen Z2 handheld processors. Whether you're an Xbox fan, PC gaming fan, or a handheld enthusiast, these are devices you'll want to keep an eye on.

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The ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X on a blue background.

Make your Xbox Ally 10x better in under 10 minutes — here’s how

By Jez Corden published

Xbox Did you get a shiny new Xbox Ally or Xbox Ally X recently? If so, consider following these steps to improve your experience before diving into those similarly shiny games.

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An Xbox Ally X with cartoon arms drawn flexing behind it.

Xbox Ally CPU Boost guide for better gaming performance

By Adam Hales published

How To CPU Boost is useful for short tasks, but during gaming it can limit GPU power. Here is a guide on how to disable it and when it makes sense to do so.

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Fallout Games and their boxarts behind an Xbox Ally X with Pip Boy giving a thumbs up.

How to run every Fallout game on handhelds like Xbox Ally X and Steam Deck

By Adam Hales published

How to From Fallout 1 to Fallout 76, this guide breaks down the exact steps, fixes, and settings needed to get every Fallout game running smoothly on Windows handhelds.

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A closeup of the ROG Xbox Ally X's D-Pad, Xbox button, and joystick.

The Xbox Ally X handheld is rough now, but it points to the future of portable Xbox gaming

By Adam Hales published

Handhelds The Xbox Ally X offers powerful handheld gaming, yet early setup issues, software problems, and what I call "jank" show it needs serious refinement before it can shine.

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Windows Central: The Best Games of 2025

The Best Xbox and PC Games of 2025

By Jez Corden published

Gaming The Windows Central team has come together to vote and rank on our favorite games of 2025 launching on Xbox and PC, with a few honorable mentions on top!

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An image about The Game Awards 2025 showing a badger, LEGO Batman, Mephisto from Diablo 4, and Laura Craft.

The Game Awards 2025: Everything announced for Xbox, PC, and more

By Brendan Lowry published

News The Game Awards 2025 featured tons of new game announcements, reveals, world premieres, and more for Xbox, PC, and handhelds. Here's an overview of everything announced.

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Image of the ASUS ROG Raikiri II wireless Xbox controller.

ASUS has launched a premium, true wireless Xbox controller designed with the Xbox Ally in mind

By Zachary Boddy published

Accessories ASUS has officially launched the ROG Raikiri II wireless Xbox controller, which boasts anti-drift TMR thumbsticks, tri-mode multi-device connectivity, and more.

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AI-Generated image of the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X with SanDisk, Lexar, and Samsung microSD cards visualized.

Improve your Xbox Ally's storage space with the best microSDs

By Alexander Cope last updated

Handhelds Here's the best of the best microSDs to get your Xbox Ally the most storage space with the fastest transfer speeds attainable.

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Snake in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Surprise! 'Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater' joins Xbox Play Anywhere

By Jez Corden published

Xbox One of the most faithful remakes in existence, Metal Gear Solid Delta almost pixel-for-pixel rebuilds the iconic stealth action game.

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A closeup of the ROG Xbox Ally X's ABXY buttons.

Windows handhelds can’t hold a signal — quick fixes for Xbox Ally X

By Adam Hales published

Handhelds A walkthrough on how to fix Wi-Fi problems on Xbox Ally and ROG Ally, which also might be applicable to other Windows handhelds.

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