The most notable difference between the Xbox Ally and the Steam Deck is the operating system. Like the ROG Ally, the Xbox Ally will also use Windows 11, while the Steam Deck uses Valve's SteamOS.

Weighing in at around 700 grams, the Allys are not much heavier than the Steam Deck. Those who value maximum portability are still better off with the Switch 2, which weighs 500 grams and is significantly smaller. Asus builds the Xbox Ally handhelds in ...

Asus and Xbox have introduced a ROG Ally Certified program that will help players discern what will work on the upcoming handheld, and what won't.

On 20 August, Microsoft announced that the Xbox ROG Ally and Xbox ROG Ally X will be released on Thursday 16 October. While the company didn’t reveal any pricing or pre-order information, you can already register your interest at a handful of retailers so you’re the first to know when the handheld console is available.