New Delhi: Microsoft has planning to enters the handheld gaming market with their ROG Xbox Ally devices, rumoured to launch this in October 2025 at premium pricing. Microsoft is reportedly preparing to launch the two latest handheld gaming consoles under its partnership with the Asus, which aims to expand the Xbox experience into the portable gaming market. While some official details remain limited, a latest reports has suggested a possible release timeline and pricing for the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally series.
Earlier this year, Microsoft confirmed a collaboration with the Asus to develop a line of Xbox compatible handheld devices. The result is expected to be the two models the ROG Xbox Ally and the more advanced ROG Xbox Ally X. This devices are expected to functions like portable PCs, equipped with a custom Xbox operating system. They will allow access not only to the Xbox Game Pass and Xbox titles but also to popular Pc gaming libraries such as Steam and Epic Games.
However, the Microsoft yet not given the concrete details about the launching date and pricing of its devices. According to some sources, the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X are set to launch in October 2025, with the pre-orders likely to begin in August of the same year.
These projected prices place the upcoming Xbox handhelds in a higher range compared to other available handheld options. Although the insights come from the sources that have been accurate in the past, it has not yet been confirmed either by Microsoft or Asus. Until an official announcement is made, treat these details with the caution.
