Xbox's first ever handheld console is here

A new handheld Xbox device has been revealed

Just days after the Nintendo Switch 2 was released Microsoft have revealed they will be releasing their own Xbox-branded handheld gaming device.

The new device, the ROG Xbox Ally, is designed to allow gamers to play on the go.

One of its key features is that as well as being able to launch and play digital Xbox games, players will be able to access their Game Pass subscription library via the cloud.

The device will be released at the end of 2025 but the company haven't said yet how much it will cost.

Many of the main console makers have released hand-held devices

The device was revealed at an Xbox Games Showcase on 8 June and is a collab between Microsoft and computer manufacturer ASUS, who have been making handheld gaming devices since 2023.

Gamers will be able to purchase the device in two versions: The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X.

Xbox's head of gaming devices, Roanne Sones, said: "Whether you're at home or on the go, your favourite games should follow you".

What other handheld gaming devices are there?

Whilst this is the first handheld device that Xbox have made, there are plenty of other handheld gaming devices out there, past and present, from the Nintendo Switch, to the Steam Deck...

You can take a look at just a few of the other devices in the photos below.

Nintendo Switch: The original Nintendo Switch was a huge hit when it was released in 2017. An updated model, the Nintendo Switch 2, was released at the start of the month

Steam Deck series: The Steam Deck is a handheld gaming computer that was first introduced in 2015. Since then many versions of this gaming device have been released

Playstation also have a range of devices including the latest addition the PlayStation Portal that allows players to play their PS5 games remotely via Wi-fi