Microsoft Xbox players will soon be able to take their favorite games anywhere with the launch of the new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds.
This is a first for Xbox, which has never released a handheld before.
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WATCH HEREThe devices, developed in collaboration with ASUS, offer a full-screen Xbox experience meant for portable play.
Players will be able to access Xbox games, stream content and play on the go with built-in support for cloud gaming.
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SIGN UP "Players can look forward to an approachable gaming experience that travels with you wherever you go, featuring several new and first-of-their kind features on both devices," Microsoft said in a press release.
The announcement follows last week's debut of Nintendo's flagship Switch 2 and sets the stage for a new chapter in portable gaming.
Microsoft said that expansion is a part of a bigger vision.
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"Everything we do starts with the player," a Microsoft spokesperson said in an email to CNBC. "We're continuously pushing ourselves to innovate and bring new product offerings and choice to players."
Clarification: This article was updated to clarify that Microsoft said the expansion was part of a bigger vision.
