Microsoft has revealed pricing and preorders for their ROG Xbox Ally consoles.

The Xbox maker has opened up pre-orders for the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally consoles, with a launch across 38 countries set for October 16th in two variants:

• Xbox Ally will cost $599.99, filled only with essentials for gamers on the go (16GB RAM, 512GB Storage)
• Xbox Ally X will set you back $999.99 (24GB RAM, 1TB Storage and slightly better processor)

Here’s the rundown on the new handhelds as well as a buttery smooth trailer:

• Launch directly into the Xbox full screen experience, a dedicated experience purpose-built for gaming, powered by Windows 11, and inspired by the console user experience. With new modifications that minimize background activity and defer non-essential tasks, more system resources are dedicated specifically to gameplay.
• A dedicated Xbox button opens an enhanced Game Bar overlay for Windows 11, making it easy to return home, browse your library, launch or quit games, chat with friends, access ROG’s innovative Armoury Crate SE, and more.
• An aggregated gaming library gives you quick access to games from Xbox, Game Pass (where available), and installed games from Battle.net and other leading PC stores.
• Xbox controller-inspired grips, with ergonomics that allow you to play comfortably for longer gaming sessions.
• Every Xbox Ally comes with three months of Xbox Game Pass, unlocking hundreds of games playable across devices. More information about the Game Pass offer will be shared prior to October 16. Terms and conditions apply.

Whether you love playing on PC, console, or streaming your games on the go, the Xbox Ally opens up new ways to access your Xbox library, through: 

• Native play, which allows you to play PC games from any store that are installed and run directly on the device. And with Xbox Play Anywhere, you can play more than 1,000 supported titles from Xbox across console, PC, and handhelds with a single purchase. Today, Xbox Play Anywhere titles are where the majority of console players spend their time on Xbox, and you can now experience those same games on the go with the Xbox Ally handhelds.
• Remote play, which allows you to stream your full console library from your Xbox console anywhere in your home – all via a smooth and intuitive user experience built for handheld.
• Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta), which takes portability even further by allowing you to stream your Xbox library of console games to your handheld on the go.  Whether you’re traveling, commuting, or just stepping out, you can pick up where you left off (where available). 
• Our Handheld Compatibility Program, a new Xbox initiative that indicates which games play great on handheld. At launch, thousands of titles will be Handheld Optimized or Mostly Compatible, making it easier to find games that are ready to play on your Xbox Ally.

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