Questions on the Xbox Ally handhelds? Ask me about it

[studbucket]

I've spent the last 9 months acting as the "general contractor" on the Xbox Ally devices: connecting Windows, Xbox, and ASUS to make a new Windows gaming handheld that's made by ASUS, but powered by Xbox.

Just like I did 12 years ago with OneGuide, HDMI-in, IR blasting, and Live TV on Xbox One, I wanted to provide a place for the OS community to ask me questions, let me know about bugs, or rant and rave.

So what questions do you have? What can I help with?

View the reveal trailer here:

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[studbucket]

And I'm sharing this long form video about the making of the device (it's more marketing than documentary) mainly because I want to give kudos to 2 people that show up multiple times in the video: Casey Bates and Dom Gordon. They have been my 2 closest partners the last 9 months and they are so awesome to work with. They're amazing and have worked hard to make this device and experience as good as we can.

[Gotmadskillzson]

1. What if you already own a ROG Ally X, will it get a software update to run like the new system or do people have to buy the new system to get the benefits ?

2. Is it Xbox complete library or Xbox Windows library of games. For example, can I play College Football 26 on it ?

[studbucket]

1. What if you already own a ROG Ally X, will it get a software update to run like the new system or do people have to buy the new system to get the benefits ?

2. Is it Xbox complete library or Xbox Windows library of games. For example, can I play College Football 26 on it ?

1 - Yes, some, but not all of the software upgrades will be made available on the existing Ally devices. When those get made available to existing devices, I can try to remember to post here. It will likely come in 2+ waves.

2 - It's a Windows device. So it's games that are installable on Windows, but you may be able to play other games via Remote Play or Cloud Gaming. For instance, I played a lot of EACFB25 on my Ally via Remote Play.

[RockinDaMike]

This is what I wanted window devices to be, have a handheld software. I have the first gen MSI Claw and its pretty solid handheld but man is it a pain to have windows 11 on it. Steam Deck is way better experience.

I wished that xbox would just make its software available to all windows handhelds like what Steam OS will be doing. Over 900 bucks for the nice version is gonna be a tough pill to swallow for most people though.

[studbucket]

This is what I wanted window devices to be, have a handheld software. I have the first gen MSI Claw and its pretty solid handheld but man is it a pain to have windows 11 on it. Steam Deck is way better experience.

I wished that xbox would just make its software available to all windows handhelds like what Steam OS will be doing. Over 900 bucks for the nice version is gonna be a tough pill to swallow for most people though.

I think all of your points are great.

[studbucket]

Sharing a video from Tom's Hardware on the Xbox Ally. This releases on October 16.