ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds Launch October 16: Get Able to Play!

Together with ASUS, we’re launching the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X on October 16. Since unveiling the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, the group’s pleasure and anticipation have been nothing wanting inspiring, and we’re excited to carry you a complete new strategy to expertise the enjoyment of gaming—with the folks you need, anyplace you need. 

These gadgets ship an period of handheld gaming that makes it simpler than ever to entry your favourite video games from Xbox, Battle.internet, and different main PC storefronts wherever you go. Whether you’re experiencing the crisp, colourful skateparks of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 or diving into the dynamic, immersive motion of Gears of War: Reloaded, the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X are constructed to provide the freedom to play your manner, anytime, anyplace. 

On October 16, the Xbox Ally handhelds will likely be obtainable in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, China (Xbox Ally X solely), Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States and Vietnam. Availability will comply with for different markets the place ROG Ally collection merchandise are bought as we speak, together with Brazil, India, Indonesia and Thailand. In China, the Xbox Ally will launch early subsequent yr. 

Built to Play Anywhere 

Whether you’re hopping between video games in your library or streaming from the cloud (the place obtainable), the Xbox Ally lineup makes it straightforward to leap in and keep linked whilst you play on the go.  

As we shared in June, each gadgets supply standout options, reminiscent of: 

• The Xbox full display expertise, a devoted expertise purpose-built for gaming, powered by Windows 11, and impressed by the console person expertise. With new modifications that reduce background exercise and defer non-essential duties, extra system assets are devoted particularly to gameplay. 

• A devoted Xbox button opens an enhanced Game Bar overlay for Windows 11, making it straightforward to return residence, browse your library, launch or stop video games, chat with mates, entry ROG’s modern Armoury Crate SE, and extra. 

• An aggregated gaming library provides you fast entry to video games from Xbox, Game Pass (the place obtainable), and put in video games from Battle.internet and different main PC storefronts. 

• Ability to play natively, by way of the cloud (the place obtainable), or by way of Remote Play out of your Xbox console anyplace in your house. 

• AMD processors that ship premium gaming efficiency—the AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor within the Xbox Ally balances efficiency and energy consumption to maximise battery life with out sacrificing gameplay high quality, whereas the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor within the Xbox Ally X supplies one of the best degree of efficiency and visible settings. 

• Through our funding in Xbox Play Anywhere, with help for over 1,000 video games, a single buy means you may play with Xbox, together with your progress and achievements, throughout Xbox console, PC, Xbox Ally (the place obtainable), and different Windows handhelds—at no extra price.   

• Gaming Copilot (Beta) by way of Game Bar, a customized AI gaming companion that helps you get to your favourite video games sooner, enhance your abilities, and affords context-aware help primarily based on what you’re taking part in. 

The Xbox Ally handhelds ship a feature-rich expertise from day one—and so they’re constructed to get even higher over time. Today, we’re asserting much more options that will likely be obtainable on the Xbox Ally handhelds, together with our Handheld Compatibility Program and new AI options that improve your gaming expertise. 

Introducing the Handheld Compatibility Program 

Today, we’re excited to introduce the Handheld Compatibility Program—a brand new Xbox initiative designed to make extra video games able to play in your supported handheld. We have labored with sport studios to check, optimize, and confirm 1000’s of video games for handheld compatibility, permitting you to leap into the sport with out having to tweak settings, or requiring solely minor changes.  

At launch, it is possible for you to to see handheld compatibility straight in your sport library —search for the “Handheld Optimized” or “Mostly Compatible” badges, or use a filter to rapidly discover titles which might be able to play:  

• Handheld Optimized: This signifies video games which might be able to go—with default controller inputs, an intuitive textual content enter technique, correct iconography, clear textual content legibility, and applicable decision in full-screen mode—so you may spend much less time adjusting settings, and extra time defeating that subsequent large boss.  

• Mostly Compatible: This signifies video games that will require minor in-game setting modifications for an optimum expertise on handheld. 

Games will even function a Windows Performance Fit indicator to mirror anticipated efficiency in your supported gadget. When a sport is each “Handheld Optimized” and carries a Windows Performance Fit “Should play great” or “Should play well” badge, it alerts compatibility and efficiency match—providing you with added assurance earlier than you play. 

But our work doesn’t cease there. We’re persevering with to accomplice with builders to submit new and present PC titles for handheld compatibility testing, so you may proceed to develop your library of handheld suitable video games over time.   

Enhanced Play with Xbox Ally X and More AI Features Coming Soon  

Designed for these looking for probably the most superior handheld expertise, the Xbox Ally X delivers 1TB of storage, 24GB of high-speed RAM, 80Wh of battery, and impulse triggers for extra immersive play. Whether you’re gaming on the go or pushing efficiency at residence, Xbox Ally X is constructed to deal with as we speak’s prime titles—and tomorrow’s improvements. 

The Xbox Ally X is the primary handheld to leverage the top-of-stack AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, paired with a robust neural processing unit (NPU) to unlock upcoming AI powered options beginning early subsequent yr—with extra to come back: 

• Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR): A system-level function that makes use of the ability of the NPU to upscale video games working at decrease resolutions—delivering high-resolution visuals and clean framerates throughout a variety of video games, with no extra modifications required from sport builders.    

• Highlight reels: AI captures your standout gameplay moments—like epic boss battles or victories—and generates brief replay clips so that you can share with mates or on social channels.   

More AI-powered options will roll out over time as each Xbox and builders proceed exploring what’s potential with the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme.    

And… More is Still Coming  

The Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X have been constructed to evolve with the way forward for tech. As we glance forward, we’re persevering with to construct new options and choices for gamers on handheld. Expect common updates that unlock new capabilities, enhance efficiency, and elevate your handheld expertise. Here’s a sneak peek at what we’re engaged on:  

• Advanced shader supply, a brand new function that preloads sport shaders throughout obtain, so choose video games launch as much as 10x sooner, run smoother, and use much less battery on first play. More video games will help this function over time.  

• A variety of suitable equipment, together with the newly introduced ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller—created by our companions at ASUS by means of the Designed for Xbox program—that includes a 1000Hz polling fee on PC mode, anti-drift TMR joysticks, and dual-mode triggers. The ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller will ship out worldwide this vacation. More particulars will likely be shared quickly. 

• And much more within the coming months, together with enhancements to the docking expertise for the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X as we work to allow a seamless, high-performance setup that helps big-screen gaming, Auto SR, intuitive controller pairing, optimized show output, and extra! 

Whether you’re a seasoned participant, new to gaming, or just need extra flexibility, the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X are constructed to maneuver with you. With next-level efficiency and purpose-built options, these handhelds mark the subsequent step in how and the place you play. Stay tuned for extra particulars about pricing and pre-orders within the coming weeks. We can’t look ahead to gamers around the globe to expertise this new strategy to play with Xbox.