TL;DR: ASUS clarifies the Xbox Ally X's Neural Processing Unit (NPU) enhances gameplay with Automatic Super Resolution for improved visuals and smooth framerates, plus AI-generated highlight reels. Launching October 16, the Ally X's AI-powered AMD Ryzen Z2 ...

IGN's tech expert Will Judd speaks to the developers of the Asus ROG Ally X about some of the more intricate details about the new Xbox handheld, the ROG Xbox Ally X, including the speed of the handheld, the triggers, and whether an OLED screen was ever considered. IGN's gamescom 2025 coverage is presented by Metal Eden.

Microsoft and Asus have confirmed the October release date for the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld but refused to reveal its price, citing global market uncertainty.

Asus and Xbox have introduced a ROG Ally Certified program that will help players discern what will work on the upcoming handheld, and what won't.