Microsoft and ASUS have teamed up to launch the ROG Xbox Ally X, the premium member of their upcoming handheld duo, slated for the 2025 holiday season
The standout feature of the Ally X is its AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Extreme processor, a next-gen APU with built-in NPU delivering up to 50 TOPs of AI performance.
True to its console roots, the device sports contoured Xbox‑style grips, impulse triggers, ABXY buttons, plus a dedicated Xbox button linked with the new handheld-optimized Xbox Game Bar and Xbox full-screen UI.
Microsoft positions the Ally X as a serious challenger to Valve’s Steam Deck. Early hands-on impressions note its advanced grips, Xbox‑centric interface, and intelligent AI chip as clear advantages