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34 games, including three original Xbox titles Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Conker: Live & Reloaded, are now playable on Xbox Ally and PC handhelds; the OG Xbox games will gain achievement support on PC in the future (not retroactive); several Game Pass titles are also handheld-compatible.
A batch of 36 Xbox handheld-compatible games was approved this week, with Fuzion Frenzy becoming the first original Xbox title to receive the official 'Compatible' badge for handhelds like the Xbox Ally; other titles in the batch include Conker: Live & Reloaded, Blinx: The Time Sweeper, and Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, though the latter three may require tweaks and aren’t yet marked as Compatible for handhelds.
Microsoft started displaying an 'Xbox Handheld' badge on major game pages (including Gears of War: E‑Day and Halo: Campaign Evolved) to clarify which platforms a game supports, a move many see as a nod to Microsoft's handheld ambitions (like the Xbox Ally family) and possibly a future dedicated device; while it provides clearer placement for portable play, it's unclear if this signals a real product or a branding/UI update, and the piece muses about hardware costs and market readiness.
A Korean NRA listing and a social media leak suggest ASUS is prepping a successor to the ROG Ally/Xbox Ally handhelds (model RC74XA) with a 7-inch display, powered by the Ryzen Z2 Extreme and offering multiple M.2 2280 SSD configurations from 512GB up to 2TB. There’s speculation about an OLED screen, but nothing official has been confirmed, and a Computex unveiling is anticipated with pricing and exact release details still undecided.
Despite persistent online negativity about Xbox's long-term prospects, Jez Corden argues that the current day-to-day Xbox experience in 2026 is thriving: a richer ecosystem with regular console updates, strong Xbox Ally handhelds, Play Anywhere integration, and Game Pass value, plus ongoing updates to legacy games. With a robust lineup of upcoming titles (Fable, Gears: E-Day, Halo Campaign Evolved, Forza Horizon 6) and retroactive improvements, the platform feels vibrant now even if future challenges remain.
Xbox is expanding Default Game Profiles for the Xbox Ally and Ally X, adding over two dozen titles that apply per-game tweaks (power use, TDP, and frame-rate targets) to improve performance and extend battery life when games run through the Xbox app; notable additions include Forza Horizon 6 and Halo: Spartan Assault, though not all games support both devices yet (e.g., Invincible VS and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II), and the feature remains limited to Xbox app titles on handhelds with more titles expected to follow.
Microsoft launches a May 2026 update wave: the Xbox mobile app on iOS/Android gets Wishlist Alerts to notify you of game launches, pre-installs, DLCs, or sales, while the Asus ROG Xbox Ally handhelds gain docked features that send gameplay to a TV, auto-enable low-latency modes on compatible smart TVs, and introduce a display widget, easier controller pairing, and PC-style cursor navigation—building on prior updates like Automatic Super Resolution Boost and a PC app interface revamp.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma outlines an open, creator-friendly future for Xbox, emphasizing personalization and broader creation on the platform. The plan pairs openness with affordability, including adjustments like lowering the Ultimate tier price for Game Pass, and marks branding shifts away from Microsoft Gaming. She also notes that storefront choices (e.g., any potential Epic storefronts on Xbox) will be revisited with partners as plans evolve, and the discussions around the Xbox Ally handheld will be reevaluated with teams and partners.
Microsoft’s February Xbox update adds 1440p cloud streaming to Series X|S, One X, and One S, improves shader handling with an Advanced Shader Delivery Indicator, and enhances storage formatting for Xbox Ally. It also brings console-like audio cues to the Xbox PC app and previews new cloud gaming UI alongside the Postgame Recaps feature for Insiders, delivering across-console, PC, and cloud improvements without major feature overhauls.
Resident Evil Village arrived on Xbox Game Pass and is playable on Xbox PC and Xbox Ally with Xbox Play Anywhere support, but the PC version is currently unusable: the Xbox PC app installs only a 10 MB container with no game, saves can sync from Series X|S, and attempting to launch gives a “This game has crashed” message, highlighting ongoing Xbox PC store/Play Anywhere inconsistencies as the rollout continues.
The article provides a comprehensive starter guide for the Xbox Ally handheld gaming device, emphasizing the importance of updating all software, understanding button functions, enabling offline permissions, adjusting operating modes for optimal performance, activating Battery Care mode, installing useful apps, and considering accessories to enhance the gaming experience.
Disabling CPU Boost on handheld gaming PCs like Xbox Ally and ASUS ROG Ally can improve game performance, reduce heat, and extend battery life by preventing thermal throttling and inconsistent frame rates, especially in GPU-heavy titles. The process is simple through Armoury Crate SE, allowing users to toggle between raw speed and cooler, smoother gameplay based on their needs.
The Xbox Ally, a competitive handheld gaming device for Xbox and PC games, is now available at a discounted price of $489, down from $599.99, offering reliable performance, a 7-inch display, and support for cloud gaming services, making it a strong alternative to the Steam Deck, especially for cloud gaming enthusiasts.
You can now upgrade your Xbox Ally handheld with official magnetic drift-resistant joysticks from Gulikit for $20, which are compatible and easily installable, offering improved calibration and durability over standard potentiometer sticks.
The article provides a comprehensive guide for new Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X users, covering setup, navigation, personalization, game management, and connectivity options to enhance the gaming experience on these versatile handheld devices.