The new ROG Ally and Ally X from Xbox will star at Gamescom 2025 with demos and confirmed games

Xbox and ASUS will be bringing their portable consoles to Cologne with playable demos, Game Pass support, and advanced features.

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Microsoft is preparing an ambitious rollout for Gamescom 2025, and a significant portion of the spotlight will be on its new portable consoles developed in partnership with ASUS: ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X. These devices will make their public debut from August 20 to 24 at the Xbox stand, featuring playable games, special activities, and a focus on hybrid gaming between console, PC, and cloud.

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Both machines promise to deliver a high-level portable gaming experience with full support for Xbox Game Pass, Steam, Epic Games Store, and other digital platforms, running on Windows 11. Event attendees will be able to try out titles like Roblox, Sea of Thieves, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4, and, most notably, the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong, which will be available to play on these portables before its scheduled release in late 2025.

ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X: Giving it their all at Gamescom 2025

Microsoft and ASUS will take advantage of the fair to showcase the two models in this new portable lineup in detail, combining access to the complete Xbox catalog with the freedom of a Windows device. Both feature 7-inch Full HD screens at 120 Hz, but there are notable technical differences:

• ROG Xbox Ally (estimated price: €599): includes 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, with an AMD Ryzen Z2A processor

• ROG Xbox Ally X (estimated price: €899.99): upgrades to 24 GB of RAM, 1 TB SSD, and an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, designed for higher performance in demanding games

Both the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X are designed to offer a complete portable experience, but with a focus on different user profiles. The standard version aims to balance power and price, ideal for those who want to enjoy Xbox Game Pass anywhere without complications.

On the other hand, the Ally X is clearly designed for demanding users, with notable improvements in battery life, cooling, and multitasking performance. Both allow for local, cloud, or domestic streaming play, and are expected to integrate new features focused on quick resume, cross-play, and instant synchronization with Xbox consoles and PCs.

The presence of these devices marks another step in Xbox’s multi-platform approach, bringing the Game Pass experience to a portable format with enough power to run titles like Grounded 2, Silksong, or Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. Additionally, ASUS has prepared its own content and additional tests at its own stand.