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The ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X were announced early last month, leaving many fans excited about what could be one of the best handhelds out there. While we’re still waiting for the official release, it looks like fans won’t have to wait much longer to try them out. This is because Xbox has confirmed that both handhelds will be publicly playable for the first time at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany, which will kick off on August 20.
According to Xbox, visitors will be able to play major titles on the devices, including the much-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong, along with popular games like Roblox, Sea of Thieves, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4. More games will also be available to test at the ASUS ROG booth.
ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X – our two new handhelds crafted in collaboration with ASUS that combine the power of Xbox with the freedom you expect from Windows. Players can go hands-on with games including Hollow Knight: Silksong, Roblox, Sea of Thieves, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, with additional hands-on experiences with more games available at the ASUS ROG booth.
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Beyond the handheld reveal, Xbox’s booth will feature over 20 playable games, including Grounded 2, Ninja Gaiden 4, and a theater presentation of The Outer Worlds 2. There will also be updates for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, as well as demos for major third-party titles like Borderlands 4, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and Final Fantasy XVI.
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Built in partnership with ASUS ROG, the new handheld introduces a new generation of hardware designed to fix many of the issues players had with the original Ally. It runs on a new Z2 series APU and promises a smoother, more optimized Windows 11 experience. Even though it carries the Xbox branding, it isn’t locked to just Xbox content. Instead, players can access any PC storefront, giving them freedom to play titles from Steam, Game Pass, the Epic Games Store, and more.
You’ll be able to play games natively on the handheld, stream them from the cloud, or even connect remotely to your Xbox console at home. This means whether you’re downloading directly, streaming, or linking up with your console, the Ally is built to handle it all.
In any case, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will launch during the Holiday 2025 season. No exact release date has been provided yet, but we might get to hear something about it during Gamescom 2025. Additionally, ASUS still hasn’t revealed the price, but a recent price leak from an official partner suggests up to $1,050 for Ally X, or $699 for the non-X model.
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