The first Xbox-branded handheld console is here, but it’s not made solely by Microsoft. Instead, it's a partnership between Asus and Microsoft for a new version of the latter's ROG Ally handheld consoles,

Microsoft and Asus have been collaborating closely on these two new Xbox Ally devices over the past year, and Yen says Microsoft and Asus “share a joint obsession” on these new handhelds.

The Xbox Ally is aimed at casual players, offering solid specs at a more affordable price point. The Xbox Ally X, on the other hand, is built for performance. It features an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor,