This isn’t quite what we expected to see last year, but the ROG Xbox Ally still marks a new chapter in the rapidly developing “handheld war.”

Microsoft has yet to reveal pricing for the systems, which run on Windows 11 and also include access to Steam, GOG and Ubisoft Connect.

Xbox players will soon get the freedom to play anywhere with two handheld consoles that Microsoft plans to release this holiday season.

The ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X are official and are coming this holiday season. Announced at Sunday’s Xbox Games Showcase 2025, this handheld device promises the “freedom of Windows” and the “power of Xbox,” and you’ll be able to stream titles directly from the cloud as well as download select games for offline play.

Microsoft's trailer showcase revealed upcoming games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 along with the unveiling of the Xbox Ally handheld.

Microsoft just concluded this year’s not-E3 festivities with a surprisingly great showcase that made up for all of the grim vibes and unfortunate shortcomings of Friday’s Summer Game Fest Live presentation.

Now that the ROG Xbox Ally is official, we’ve put together a guide detailing release date speculation, specs, and our best guess at a price.

June 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM ET: The 4TB Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S is official. Following an apparent leak last week, Seagate has since announced the new accessory. The card retails for $499.99 but is currently discounted to $429.99.