Asus Collaborates with Microsoft to Introduce First Xbox Gaming Handhelds: ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X

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Okay, so here’s the buzz. Microsoft and Asus have teamed up. Not what you expected, right? They’re cooking up this new handheld thingy, mashup, whatever you wanna call it, it’s called the ROG Xbox Ally. There might be an “X” somewhere in there too. They flaunted it at the Xbox Games Showcase recently, which is a big deal if you’re into games. I don’t know why, but the grips? Yep, those fat, contoured ones remind me of that chunky Xbox controller. Who came up with that design, I wonder?

So, Asus must’ve been eavesdropping on us gamers or maybe just surfing through forums. They tweaked the old ROG Ally based on what we cribbed about. And voila, here we have this updated handheld contraption that’s half Ally, half Xbox controller. It’s even got this fancy textured finish and those impulse triggers. Honestly, what even are impulse triggers? They apparently turn the “buzz” up a notch. Whatever that means.

Thicker? Yes. Heavier? Sure. But Asus swears these are the most comfy handhelds on the planet. How? No clue. Even though my palms might say otherwise, gripping the predecessor wasn’t such a bad experience. The joysticks? Familiar territory, similar vibes. There’s this new Xbox button by the left stick – at least that’s a fresh addition. It’s all about shortcuts – hit that button and the Game Bar launches. Convenient? Maybe.

Now, this launch? Interesting timing. AMD’s flaunting new stuff too, adding zest to its Ryzen Z2 range. The Ally X gets this snazzy Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chip. It apparently has enough power to, I mean, bring the world to its knees (kidding). Toss in a 1TB SSD and some crazy fast wireless tech, and it’s a gamer’s dream, maybe.

Ports? Let’s not even get started. USB Type-C getting an upgrade to USB 4 – can anyone really keep up with these numbers? Battery seems decent, should give competitors a run for their money. Or, um, battery life.

Also, just a side note, if you’re sifting through specs, the Ally is seemingly the “hey, I’m budget-friendly” option. The processor? Not the fastest horse in the race, but whatever. Display stays the same, but hey, some people love consistency, right?

And as for software techies, yeah, Windows 11’s your canvas. Boot up into Xbox mode, but let’s face it, there’s more you can do. Steam, Epic Games – the world’s your oyster, minus the pearls.

Prices? Not a whiff of them yet. But expect these babies by the holiday season in countries you’ve heard of and some you probably haven’t. Just put a reminder on your fridge or something. Might hit stores in…Australia, Japan, Sweden…? Somewhere around there.

So, there you have it. A mishmash, a fusion, whatever you wanna call it, that symbolizes “Hey, we created something different.” Not sure if I’d call it revolutionary, but certainly intriguing enough to check out.

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Hope that hits the spot!