Microsoft on Sunday announced two new handheld gaming PCs at the Xbox Games showcase. Developed in collaboration with Asus, the new Rog Xbox Ally and Rog Xbox Ally X became the first Xbox-branded handheld device from the company. Made for gaming on-the-go, the east is operated by a Ryzen Z2 a processor, while the latter has a more powerful AMD Ryzen Z2 extreme chipset. Both models sports the 7-inch 120 Hz LCD screen and come with a new grip design that resembles an Xbox wireless controller.
Rog Xbox Ally, Rog Xbox Ally X Availability
Microsoft says Its new Rog Xbox Ally and Rog Xbox Ally X Gaming Handheld PCS will be available for purchase during the launch during this holiday season in Australia, France, Japan, Singapore, UK, US and 21 other markets. Handheld will be made available in other markets where ROG Elie series products are later sold, which suggests that ROG Xbox Elie and ROG Xbox Eli X will be launched in India at a few points.
Xbox Parents will reveal more details about pricing, compatible accessories, and pre-order-order in the coming months.
Rog Xbox Ally, Rog Xbox Ally X features, specifications
According to the Redmond-based tech veteran, both Rog Xbox Ally and Rog Xbox Ally X Sport 7-inch Full HD LCD screen 120Hz refresh rate and 500nits with peak shine levels. Asus The panels with freecink premium technology for low screen tear have been equipped with corning gorilla glass Victus protection and a DXC anti-reflection coating on top.
Microsoft says that gamers can use their library in many PC stores
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While the front-faces and handheld gaming pC button layout remains similar to its standard counterparts from Asus, they facilitate new contour grips to adjust a wide range of hand shape. There is also a new Xbox button that gives players quickly access to chat, apps and settings through a increased game bar overlay. Both models facilitate the same button configuration, but the Hall effects in the XBOX partner are triggered, while the Xbox Ally X gets upgrade triggers.
Microsoft states that Rog Xbox Ally is designed to provide great value for casual gamers and thus operated by AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB onboard SSD storage. Meanwhile, Rog Xbox Ally X targets hardcore gamers with top-off-the-line glasses. It carries an AMD ryzen AI Z2 extreme chipset with an upgraded 24GB LPDDR5X RAM under the hood and doubles storage introduced by Standard Rog Xbox Ally Model.
| features | Rogue Ellie | Rog ally x |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen Z1 A | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| Memory | 16GB LPDDR5X-6400 | 24GB LPDDR5X-8000 |
| storage | 512GB M.2 2280 SSD for easy upgrade | 1TB M.2 2280 SSD for Easy Upgrade |
| Display | 7-inch Full HD (1080p) IPS, 500 NIT, 16: 9 120Hz Refresh Rate, Freedy Premium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Rifle | 7-inch Full HD (1080p) IPS, 500 NIT, 16: 9 120Hz Refresh Rate, Freedy Premium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Rifle |
| I/o port | 2x USB 3.2 General 2 Type-C display 2.1 / power delivery 3.0, 1x UHS-II MicroSD Card Reader, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack | 1x USB4 Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 Sangat, 1x USB 3.2 with 1x USB 3.2 General 2 Type-C with Displayport 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0, 1x USB delivery 3.0, 1x UHS-II MicroSD Card Reader, 1x 3.5 mm Combbo Audio Jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 280.8 x 121.5 x 50.7 mm | 290.8 x 121.5 x 50.7 mm |
| Battery | 60Wh | 80Wh |
Rog Xbox Ally and Rog Xbox Ally X Handheld come with the same display
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Handheld Gaming PC is asked to come up with an Xbox full screen experience that is designed for handheld gaming. Microsoft has created twics in Windows 11 that reduces background activities and postpones non-necessary functions. This is particularly claimed to free more system resources for gameplays, resulting in a potentially high frame rate and better performance.
Rog Xbox Ally Series tools also come up with an advanced game bar that integrates the Armary Cret of Asus, in addition to the existing home, library, launch games and chat options, provides quick access to input control and advanced device options. Players also have access to a collected gaming library, which lists their games from Xbox, Game Pass, Battle.Net and other PC storefronts.
Microsoft The launch of your new handheld gaming PC is partnership with Roblox and it will basically be optimized and played in a day on Rog Xbox Ally and Ally X models. In addition, it is also collaborating with game developer partners on a new program, designed to help identify the game customized for handheld devices. Meanwhile, the AI-operated gaming Copilot can be accessed through the game bar, serving the game as an individual partner for rapid launch, learning new skills and connecting with communities.
According to Tech Giants, Rog Ally and Rog Ally X are equipped with 60Wh and 80Wh batteries respectively. Both models ship with 67W charging stand.