ROG Xbox Ally, the Xbox Handheld is Real and I Played It

CNET June 9, 2025
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The ROG Xbox Ally was revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase and we just went hands on with the new handheld gaming device. You find the products mentioned in this video linked below Asus Rog Ally https://zdcs.link/aoG5Al Valve Steam Deck OLED https://zdcs.link/QWYdVx Nintendo Switch 2 https://zdcs.link/Qr2pWE PlayStation Portal https://zdcs.link/Qmn24N *CNET may get a commission on these offers Read more about the Xbox Handheld on CNET.com I Played With the ROG Xbox Ally, the Upcoming Xbox Handheld https://zdcs.link/a03XqA 0:00 Intro 0:19 Asus Rog Xbox Ally 0:26 Gaming Marketplaces 1:08 Valve Steam Deck and Switch 2 Comparison 1:16 Design and Feel 1:26 PlayStation Portal Comparison 1:36 Xbox Game Bar 2:01 Windows 11 2:15 Full Screen Experience 2:30 Asus Rog Ally 3:03 Xbox Handheld Device Specs Subscribe to CNET on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cnet Never miss a deal again! See CNET’s browser extension 👉 https://bit.ly/3lO7sOU Check out CNET’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/cnet Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnetdotcom Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnet/ Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cnet.com Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/cnet Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnet CNET's AI Atlas: https://www.cnet.com/ai-atlas/ Visit CNET.com: https://www.cnet.com/ #xbox #xboxshowcase2025 #handheldgaming

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