This isn’t quite what we expected to see last year, but the ROG Xbox Ally still marks a new chapter in the rapidly developing “handheld war.” Microsoft’s announcement of the Ally during its annual Xbox Showcase broadcast on Sunday only came a few days after Nintendo’s release of its latest console,

Microsoft has needed to respond to SteamOS ever since the Steam Deck launched three years ago, and it has steadily been tweaking its Xbox app and the Xbox Game Bar on Windows to make both more handheld-friendly. But there was always a bigger overhaul of Windows required, and we’re starting to see parts of that today.

Xbox appears to have given up on supporting physical media for first-party games on its own console, much to the frustration of fans.

Microsoft’s Xbox handheld console will compete against Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2 and other portable gaming systems. Here’s what you need to know.

Nintendo Switch 2 is out. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has been announced. And yet, Xbox hasn't committed to launching anything on the new Nintendo system right now, apart from next month's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. Well, Microsoft and Activision are still working to get the franchise on the platform, it's been confirmed.

June 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM ET: The 4TB Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S is official. Following an apparent leak last week, Seagate has since announced the new accessory. The card retails for $499.99 but is currently discounted to $429.99.

Certain Xbox games will soon see a price hike, but titles from Microsoft's first-party developers will still be coming to Game Pass.

Microsoft just announced its next Xbox Games Showcase livestream, which will take place on June 8th at 1PM ET. The company