According to a Fortune profile of Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, Microsoft's next-generation console, codenamed Helix, is now targeted for the 2028 holiday season rather than 2027, with internal pricing estimates ranging from $1,200 to $1,800 unless subsidized. A separate Xbox-branded handheld capable of running digital console games could still arrive in 2027. Sharma is also reportedly planning to restructure Game Pass into an à la carte model with optional add-ons.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-20
Best Buy is selling the SteamOS version of Lenovo's Legion Go S handheld for $999.99, a discount off its original price. This configuration pairs the Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, running the same SteamOS as Valve's Steam Deck OLED but with an eight-inch 1080p, 120Hz display and two-stage triggers.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-18
Asus has introduced the ROG Xbox Ally X20, a handheld gaming device built in partnership with Microsoft's Xbox brand. The standout feature highlighted is its OLED screen, positioning the device as a premium option in the handheld PC gaming market.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-16
Asus's ROG Xbox Ally X20, the higher-end handheld built with an OLED screen and Xbox-branded software, has been reviewed as the most visually appealing and comfortable device in its category. The review notes that despite its premium build and display, the device's raw performance does not match its design quality.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-15
New handhelds like the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, Ally X, and Lenovo Legion Go line now outperform the Steam Deck in benchmark tests and frame rates, though the gap is often small. Despite a price hike from $450 to $500 in September 2026, the Steam Deck remains cheaper than these rivals, while the Nintendo Switch 2 also stands out as a pricier but capable alternative with DLSS and HDR support.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-05
Asus and Microsoft have set a launch date for the higher-end ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld, which features an OLED screen. The device carries a premium price tag but stays roughly in line with what competing gaming handhelds already cost.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-08-25
ASUS has refreshed its ROG Xbox Ally X handheld into the X20 edition to mark 20 years of its Republic of Gamers line. The update keeps the same internal hardware, including an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, 24GB RAM, and 1TB storage, but swaps in a larger 7.4-inch OLED Nebula HDR display with higher peak brightness and a new translucent black-and-gold design.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-25
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