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ROG Xbox Ally X, ROG Xbox Ally now open for pre-order

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ROG Xbox Ally X

The wait is over. Starting today, players in 38 countries can pre-order the ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally. The two handhelds are designed to bring your entire game library wherever you go. Both combine ASUS hardware, Windows flexibility, and Xbox’s console-inspired experience, so your games, friends, and saves are never out of reach.

Global launch is set for October 16, with two versions available:

  • ROG Xbox Ally XUS$999.99 (ERP). The high-performance option powered by a Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, with 24GB of memory and 1TB of storage.
  • ROG Xbox Ally US$599.99 (ERP). The more accessible model running a Ryzen Z2A chip, 16GB of memory, and 512GB of storage.

Pre-orders are live in markets including the U.S., U.K., Japan, Germany, and more, with eight additional regions joining on launch day: Egypt, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Slovenia, South Africa, Thailand, and Ukraine. Players can order through Xbox, Microsoft Store (U.S.), ASUS eshop, and select retailers.

ROG Xbox Ally

First touch at gamescom 2025

We first tried the Xbox Ally X at gamescom this year. At a glance, the footprint isn’t too far off from the ROG Ally, but the handgrips immediately stand out. Are they more ergonomic? Somewhat. They sit nicely in your palms, though the wraparound grip felt a little awkward at first touch — nothing a few hours of gaming won’t smooth out.

Weight-wise, it’s lighter than expected. Performance-wise, not so much — in a good way. We played Forza Horizon 5 and it looked and played fantastic on the Ally X.

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What to expect on handheld Xbox

Both models are designed to deliver a console-like Xbox experience on the go:

  • Boot straight into an Xbox full-screen mode, optimized for handheld play.
  • A dedicated Xbox button for the new Game Bar overlay on Windows 11.
  • An aggregated library with access to Xbox, Game Pass, Battle.net, and other PC stores.
  • Controller-inspired grips for longer play sessions.
  • Three months of Xbox Game Pass included with every device.

Xbox has also introduced a Handheld Compatibility Program, marking thousands of titles as optimized or mostly compatible at launch. Between native play, remote play from your console, and Xbox Cloud Gaming, the Ally X and Ally cover just about every way you’d want to play.

Accessories coming at launch

Alongside the handhelds, ASUS and Xbox are also rolling out official accessories, including high-speed SanDisk microSD cards (up to 2TB), Seagate FireCuda 530R SSDs (up to 4TB), and a co-branded premium carrying casedesigned for the Ally.

ROG Xbox Ally X: Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24GB Memory, 1TB Storage

ROG Xbox Ally: Ryzen Z2A, 16GB Memory, 512GB Storage

Specification ROG Xbox Ally X ROG Xbox Ally
Operating System Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Comfort & Input Contoured grips inspired by Xbox Wireless Controllers, impulse triggers, ABXY buttons, D-pad, analog sticks, assignable back buttons, HD haptics, 6-Axis IMU Contoured grips inspired by Xbox Wireless Controllers, Hall Effect analog triggers, ABXY buttons, D-pad, analog sticks, assignable back buttons, HD haptics, 6-Axis IMU
Processor AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Extreme AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A
Memory 24GB LPDDR5X-8000 16GB LPDDR5X-6400
Storage 1TB M.2 2280 SSD 512GB M.2 2280 SSD
Display 7” FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 120Hz, FreeSync Premium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection 7” FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 120Hz, FreeSync Premium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection
IO Ports USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, UHS-II microSD card reader, 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C x2, UHS-II microSD card reader, 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Network & Communication Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4
Dimensions 290.8*121.5*50.7mm, 715g 290.8*121.5*50.7mm, 670g
Battery 80Wh 60Wh
Included Accessories 65W charger, Stand 65W charger, Stand

 

CES 2026

Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept was possible thanks to TCL CSOT

Also responsible behind the foldable display of the new motorola razr fold

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At this year’s CES 2026 in Las Vegas, TCL CSOT (China Star Optoelectronics Technology) and Lenovo have further proved their long-term partnership. The newest Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept and the motorola razr fold are equipped with displays by TCL CSOT.

Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept

The continuous collaboration of the two mighty Chinese companies bring out something that has been envisioned in laptops for quite a while now.

Ever imagined of a conventional laptop with standard 16:9 display that can instantly stretch into a 21:9 widescreen monitor? Well, the Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept proves it’s more than possible.

Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept

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Pioneering this partnership starts with TCL CSOT’s rollable display. Dubbed as the Lenovo PureSight OLED Gaming display. From a regular 16-inch 16:9 display, it completely transforms into an ultra-wide screen — stretching between 21.5 all the way to 24 inches.

For gamers and even e-sports athletes who seek visual flexibility (literally and figuratively), the display adapts to three (3) different training phases.

  • Focus Mode (16 inches) for honing reflexes
  • Tactical Mode (21.5 inches) for enhanced situational awareness
  • Arena Mode (24 inches) for full-scale competitive simulation

Behind that rollable display tech by TCL CSOT lies a dual-motor, tension-based system. This not only means that the rollable display can unroll smoothly, the expansion is not just controlled, its contraction also delivers minimal vibration and noise.

There’s also a dedicated tensioning mechanism that ensures consistent tautness across the OLED panel. Low-friction materials then secures durability throughout the rolling cycle.

motorola razr fold

Finally, after a long wait, motorola finally unveils their first-ever book-style foldable.

The motorola razr fold headlines TCL CSOT’s 8.1-inch 2K LTPO flexible inner display. And unlike most foldable offerings in the market today, it supports a stylus!

motorola razr fold

When closed, its 6.6-inch external display delivers the familiarity of a candy-bar smartphone. Furthermore, its sleek, striking, and slim silhouette will feel comfortable in one’s hands.

Not much has been shared but more details will soon be unfolded by motorola.

The Co-Innovation Legacy

The steady legacy of TCL CSOT and Lenovo has already delivered consumer-ready products past the convention center show floor showcase.

Those include the Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i with a flexible 4K OLED display unveiled at CES 2025. Even the motorola razr 60 series flip-style foldables launched last July 2025 was not missed.

And, with the introduction of the Legion Pro Rollable Concept and the motorola razr fold, both companies continue to turn advanced display research into practical, user-focused products — setting new standards for performance, comfort, and sustainability.

motorola razr fold

With past display innovations, these newer advancements offer a more immersive viewing experience, better eye comfort, and flexiblility across various user applications.

This continuous collaboration highlights the companies shared commitment to advancing display technology and elevating the visual experience for users worldwide.

TCL CSOT’s constant strive for innovation is mainly driven by their APEX values:

  • A-mazing Display Experience
  • P-rotective of Eye Health
  • E-co-Friendly to build and use; and
  • X-Unlimited Imaginative Potential

Jun Zhao, the Senior Vice President of TCL Technology and CEO of TCL CSOT, states that the company is dedicated in providing Lenovo high-quality displays and custom diplay solutions that turn advanced technology into something  “We are dedicated to providing Lenovo with high-quality, custom display solutions that turn advanced technology into everyday excellence, and

He also says “they look forward to exploring new frontiers together.”

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CES 2026

This Razer AI companion can tell you how much of a noob you are

The brand also unveiled an AI headset and an immersive gaming chair.

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Whenever you’re playing a single-player game, do you miss the toxic banter of teammates telling you how bad you are? Sometimes, it feels impossible to play without another voice in your ear. For those moments, Razer reintroduced Project AVA, an AI desk companion designed to keep you company while gaming and for more.

Project AVA

Technically, Razer already introduced the AI companion during last year’s CES 2025. This year, however, the brand has added more functionalities to the upcoming product, turning the device from a mere esports coach into an actual companion.

Previously, the assistant can use your camera, eye-tracking, audio input, and the screen to tell you how to get better in your chosen game. Now, Razer has added the ability to help you with everyday tasks like organizing schedules and suggesting fits.

Additionally, users can choose between a variety of 5-inch animated holograms as avatars, such as Kira, Zane, and even Japan’s favorite salary woman SAO. Users can also pick personalities for them from sassy to friendly.

Since it’s still a concept, there’s no word on when Project AVA will be available as a finished product.

Project Motoko

Last month, we reviewed the BlackShark V3 Pro, one of the most comfortable gaming headsets we’ve tried. Not content with prioritizing comfort, Razer has now added AI to a headset.

Project Motoko showcases a headset that uses AI technology to anticipate your needs. Besides a flurry of microphones, the headset uses two cameras positioned at eye level to analyze your surroundings. Razer says it can even track how many reps you’ve done at the gym and summarize a document you’re looking at.

Because the software is specifically designed to detect your surroundings, it can reportedly heighten your senses and find things you might have missed from your peripheral vision. Additionally, it can heighten your hearing and amplify conversations and sounds you might find important.

Project Madison

To cap it all off, Razer also unveiled an immersive gaming chair. Project Madison is a chair that uses lighting, audio, and haptic feedback to deliver an immersive gaming experience.

First of all, the chair uses Razer’s iconic Chroma RGB to simulate your surroundings while playing a game. With 16.8 million colors, it makes you feel visually immersed in your game.

Secondly, the chair has THX Spatial Audio. On its own, the chair’s speakers can provide audio immersion. Further, if you pair it with front speakers, you can upgrade this to a 7.1 surround sound system.

Thirdly, Project Madison features Razer Sensa HD Haptics to deliver a tactile sensation that makes you feel every impact and explosion.

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CES 2026

GameSir just made a controller with its own steering wheel

The Swift Drive Controller launches later this year.

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I have a love-hate relationship with racing games. Though I love the thrill of driving fast virtually, the price of a full racing rig is enough to make you crash and burn. Even worse, some of the more robust sim games practically need a steering wheel. For CES 2026, GameSir announced the Swift Drive Controller, a hopefully affordable, albeit unique, way to play racing games.

Rather than a full steering wheel, the Swift Drive Controller attaches a smaller “wheel” in the middle of a traditional handheld controller. It’s not just a spinning dial, either. The Hall effect wheel has force feedback, much like an actual wheel. It can also move from 30 to 1080 degrees, depending on the setting.

All of the other buttons and triggers also have force feedback to simulate the feeling of driving, including ABS braking and wheel spin. There’s even some RGB lighting to simulate the game’s RPM.

The controller connects using a 2.4GHz wireless connection. GameSir says that a single charge can last up to 30 hours.

Currently, the Swift Drive does not have a definitive launch date. However, the company says that the controller is coming later this year. Similarly, it doesn’t have a price tag just yet. However, it’s likely less than a full rig, which is a boon for those who want to save.

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