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Microsoft and ASUS Unveil High-Priced Xbox Handhelds

10/15/2025

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Microsoft and ASUS are launching ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X handhelds with a Windows 11 gaming experience.
The devices mirror Xbox design.
The Xbox Ally X costs $1,000 and offers high frame rates and advanced performance, while the base model costs $600 and both have a 7-inch FHD display at 120Hz.
Critics question the high price, noting a new gaming UI aims to streamline cross-platform access.

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Story summary

Microsoft and ASUS are launching ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X handhelds with a Windows 11 gaming experience.
The devices mirror Xbox design.
The Xbox Ally X costs $1,000 and offers high frame rates and advanced performance, while the base model costs $600 and both have a 7-inch FHD display at 120Hz.
Critics question the high price, noting a new gaming UI aims to streamline cross-platform access.