Rog Ally
The latest Rog Ally coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11’s Console-Style Handheld Mode Is Already Playable—Here’s How to Try It
Microsoft’s controller-friendly Xbox full-screen experience for Windows handhelds is no longer exclusive to the upcoming Asus ROG Xbox Ally. A recent Windows 11 25H2 Release Preview build now lets...
You Don't Need a New Xbox Ally to Get Its Console Experience—Windows 11 Has It Built In
Microsoft’s Xbox handheld ambitions are no longer locked behind new hardware. A feature-laden build of Windows 11—currently rolling out in the Release Preview channel—includes a full-screen,...
Microsoft's Console-Like Xbox UI Is Already Running on Windows Handhelds—Here's How
Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox mode for Windows handhelds—a full-screen, controller-first interface designed to transform devices like the ROG Ally into console-like gaming machines—has already been...
Microsoft's Xbox Mode for Handhelds Is Available in Preview, Showing Real Memory Savings
Microsoft today unlocked a console-style experience for Windows handhelds that delivers measurable memory savings—and you can try it right now, months before the official 25H2 release. By joining...
Testing Windows 11’s Handheld Mode on OG ROG Ally: Real Battery Gains, but Switching Gets Taxing
The original ASUS ROG Ally can run Microsoft’s new Handheld Gaming Mode, and the results are more than just a cosmetic skin. Testing on an OG Ally shows the feature frees up system memory, extends...
Xbox App Becomes Universal Launcher on Windows 11—Steam, Epic, GOG Games Now in One Place
The Xbox app on Windows 11 is no longer just a glorified Game Pass launcher. In a move that reshapes the PC gaming landscape, Microsoft has reimagined the app as an aggregated hub capable of...
Microsoft Adds Task View to Xbox Controller Long-Press in Windows 11 Insider Builds
Microsoft has quietly begun remapping the Xbox controller’s central Guide button in recent Windows 11 Insider builds, introducing a three-tier input system that signals a major shift toward...
Xbox Ally's Play Anywhere Dream Under Threat as Major Publishers Opt Out
The Xbox Ally handheld launches on October 16, 2025, with Microsoft promising a seamless gaming experience across console, PC, and portable devices. But a deep dive into Xbox Play Anywhere support...
Microsoft Repurposes Xbox Button for Multitasking: Long Press Opens Task View in Windows 11 Insider
Microsoft has quietly changed how the Xbox button works on Windows 11 Insider Preview builds, giving gamepad users a faster way to manage open windows. A long press of the Xbox button now opens Task...
Hidden Xbox Ally Video Reveals ASUS' Ambitious Zero Gravity Cooling—But Critical Claims Remain Unproven
A leaked, unlisted promotional video from ASUS has pulled back the curtain on the Xbox Ally's thermal engineering, showcasing a cooling system designed to perform regardless of how the device is...
Windows 11 25H2 Lands in Release Preview: Enablement Package Promises One-Reboot Upgrade
Microsoft has put Windows 11 version 25H2 into the Release Preview channel, marking the start of the final validation phase before it reaches broad availability later this year. The update, already...
Helldivers 2 CEO Says Steam Deck Support Must Wait While Stability Gets Priority
A recent statement from Arrowhead Game Studios' CEO Shams Jorjani has tempered hopes for official Steam Deck support in Helldivers 2. Speaking on the game's official Discord, Jorjani explained that...