Xbox has officially announced the Xbox Ally, a new handheld console set to launch with Hollow Knight: Silksong as one of its featured playable titles. The announcement was made during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, 2025, where a short teaser for Silksong was shown alongside new details about the device. The console is designed to combine the power of Windows with the flexibility of portable gaming, offering players the ability to game from “virtually anywhere.”
Xbox revealed the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, two new premium handheld gaming devices developed in partnership with ASUS. Designed to merge the power of Xbox with the flexibility of Windows 11, both consoles are set to launch in Holiday 2025. Earlier this year, Nintendo also confirmed during its April Switch 2 Direct that the game will launch on both the original Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2.
You can watch the trailer below.
ROG Xbox Ally – Key Specifications:
- Processor: AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Focus: Balanced performance and power efficiency to maximize battery life.
ROG Xbox Ally X – Key Specifications:
- Processor: AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Extreme
- Memory: 24GB high-speed RAM
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Focus: Enhanced visuals, AI-powered experiences, and more storage for native games.
Originally revealed in 2019, Silksong began as a planned DLC for Hollow Knight before becoming a standalone title. The original game launched on February 24, 2017. The new trailer reaffirmed that Silksong will be available on Game Pass on day one.
Source: Xbox Games Showcase via YouTube
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