ROG XBOX Ally: its redesigned and optimized interface will also arrive on old Windows portable consoles

This Sunday, June 8, on the occasion of its Xbox Games Showcase conference, Microsoft has finally lifted the veil on its first portable console. Available in two models, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG XBOX Ally Xthis newness to come at the end of the year was carried out in partnership with Asus. This alternative to Steam Deck has already been widely revealed, and one of its main strengths, namely its interface, should not remain exclusive to it.

Windows portable consoles soon improved

Indeed, no need to buy this microsoft marked console to be able to take advantage of the software news offered with these Rog Xbox Ally and Rog Xbox Ally X. Microsoft, by the voice of Roanne Sons from Xbox, said it worked to carry this experience on the first Rog Ally and Rog Ally X, with other Windows portable consoles in the viewfinder. However, it will be necessary to wait until the start of this deployment in early 2026.

This new interface mixing Windows and Xbox ecosystem offers, in particular, when launching the console, a variation of the Xbox application in full screen, without loading unnecessary elements of Windows 11. Ideal for quickly launching Microsoft games, but not only. Indeed, as for previous ASUS consoles, it is also possible to launch its games directly from other game stores like Steam, Epic Games Store and Gog. A label under the games indicates their origin. A dedicated button on the Rog Xbox Ally and Rog Xbox Ally X also allows you to launch your toy library.

The Windows Game Bar Game is also better integrated into the experience, and it appears clear that Microsoft wants to be inspired here from the Big Picture mode of Steam. For the record, Steamos is a real success with players, Just like Linuxwhich benefits from the fact that Windows 11 is always strongly shunned by the players.

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