The launch date for the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X has been an elusive detail that many have likely been dying to know, and this week,

Microsoft also has a handheld compatibility program to showcase which games run well on the new Xbox Ally devices.

The most notable difference between the Xbox Ally and the Steam Deck is the operating system. Like the ROG Ally, the Xbox Ally will also use Windows 11, while the Steam Deck uses Valve's SteamOS.