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The Xbox Game Showcase not only introduced a plethora of upcoming titles for the current and next year, but also unveiled a new portable consoles that will join Microsoft’s hardware lineup. 

Xbox Game Showcase Unveils New Portable Consoles: ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are the latest handheld consoles developed in collaboration with ASUS. 

Video credits: ROG Xbox Ally World Premiere Reveal Trailer | Xbox Games Showcase

What are the differences between the models?

According to the information shared by Microsoft and Asus, the specifications of the Ally and Ally X are as follows: 

Xbox Ally X

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (8 cores / 16 threads, Zen 5 architecture) 
  • GPU: 16 RDNA 3.5 cores 
  • RAM: 24GB 
  • Storage: 1TB SSD 
  • Battery: 80Wh 

Xbox Ally

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen Z2 A (4 cores / 8 threads, Zen 2 architecture) 
  • GPU: 8 RDNA 2 cores 
  • RAM: 16GB 
  • Storage: 512GB SSD 
  • Battery: 60Wh 

Both models feature a 7-inch 1080p touchscreen display with a 120Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium support. They are powered by Windows 11 and use Xbox UI and offer seamless access to game libraries from Xbox Game Pass, Steam, and Battle.net. 

The official release is scheduled for 2025, with the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong set to launch as a Day 1 title.