Microsoft is putting a lot on the line with the ROG Xbox Ally and could risk putting itself even further behind the ...

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally is Microsoft's big push into handheld gaming, but it isn't gunning for the Nintendo Switch 2. It's got Valve's Steam Deck in its sights.

The ROG Ally 2 supports flexible TDP settings (15-25W), allowing users to balance performance and battery life, making it suitable for both casual and demanding gaming scenarios.

The original ASUS ROG Ally is a couple of years old at this point, but it is still a great gaming device. It runs Windows 11, is powered by an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, offers 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

We also get a look at the ROG Ally 2's top, which shows two USB-C ports instead of one, alongside what looks like a HDMI port. This may turn out differently once the handheld arrives, but it's ...

In terms of exact internal specs and power, especially what the handheld can handle, remains to be seen.That being said, IGN did provide us with some specifics for the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally to check ...