The launch of the ROG Xbox Ally X sees Asus expand the ROG Ally brand of gaming handhelds and introduces Microsoft into the space, packing additional Xbox features into the Ally. One month after the launch of the new Ally and Ally X, I sat down with Gabriel Meng, Director of Product, Gaming at Asus, to talk about Xbox Ally X, the partnership with Microsoft, the product’s complexity, and how to improve the experience for everyone.
The ROG Xbox Ally X Software Experience
2025 saw Asus’ Republic of Gamers brand build on the success of the ROG Ally in 2023 and the mid-cycle upgrade to the ROG Ally X in 2024. 2025’s model is a long-awaited partnership with Microsoft’s Xbox team. Yet the software has seen significant improvement throughout the year, and Meng sums it all up with one word.
ROG Xbox Ally X Interview: Introducing The Future Of Handheld Gaming
