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The main issue with Windows handhelds is Windows, but the Xbox ROG Ally tries to fix that
Microsoft was reportedly able to claw back 2GB of RAM by turning off various Windows components.
Credit: Xbox Wire
- Microsoft has announced the Xbox ROG Ally and Xbox ROG Ally X handhelds, coming this holiday season.
- These Windows handhelds boot directly into a controller-friendly UI and feature an Xbox button to summon the Game Bar overlay.
- Microsoft has also turned off various Windows elements in the name of gaming performance.
We’ve heard for a while now that Microsoft and ASUS were working together on an Xbox-branded ROG Ally handheld. Now, the companies have indeed announced the Xbox ROG Ally and ROG Ally X devices.
These machines aren’t actually handheld Xbox consoles, as they’re still running Windows 11. However, Microsoft says it’s made plenty of changes to the software experience. This is good news, as the UI and software experience have long been the biggest issues with Windows-based handhelds.
