We have heard for some time that Microsoft and Asus were working together on a Xbox-branded ROG Ellie HandheldNow, companies have actually announced Xbox Rog Ally and Rog Ally X devices.

These machines are not really handing the Xbox console, as they are still running Windows 11. However, microsoft They say It has made a lot of changes in software experience. This is good news, because UI and software experiences are the biggest issues with long-based Windows-based handheld.

Major software change

For the beginning, Microsoft says that Xbox ROG partners Handheld The more spontaneous and efficient handheld environment will be booted directly into the “Xbox full screen experience”.

“With new amendments that reduce background activity and postpone non-necessary functions, more system resources are particularly dedicated to gameplays,” Microsoft said. A microsoft executive told Ruckus It managed to return 2 GB RAM by closing a “bunch” of desktop wallpapers, taskbar, and other window processes. However, users can still jump into the atmosphere of traditional windows if they want to do so.

These handheld games also provide an Xbox button to call the bar overlay, including the Asus Armary Cret Integration. Finally, Microsoft notes that this controller also optimizes the lock screen and task switcher for input (ever better, I think). Otherwise, you can still access other store on the device including steam.

Xbox Rog Ally: What about hardware?

Two Xbox Rog Ally Models share many characteristics, namely 7-inch 120Hz IPS LCD screen (1080p, Gorilla Glass Victus), MicroSD Extension, M.2 2280 SSDs that can be swapped, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 6E, and 65W Charging.

Standard Xbox Rog Ally has an AMD Ryzen Z2 a processor, a 60Wh battery (above 40Wh in the original partner), 16GB RAM, 512GB internal storage, and two USB-C ports (Displayer 2.1) with USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 display 2.1). However, the Xbox Rog Ally X Model AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme Chip (Vanilla Asas Rose Elly X) with an upgrade with an 80Wh battery, 24GB RAM, 1TB internal storage, and a USB-C port (with a USB-C port).

Interestingly, Asus claims that playing in silent mode on Xbox Rog Ally X also offers more battery life while playing in the performance mode on previous collaborative X. Unfortunately, the company is not yet excluding specific battery life figures.

Microsoft and Asus have not yet revealed pricing, either, only confirming that the handheld will be available in this holiday season. Expect to find Xbox Rog Ally Lines in various markets including Australia, Europe, Japan, Middle East, UK and America. However, Microsoft states that handheld will eventually be available in other markets where ROG collaborative models are already sold.