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Asus has beatenNintendo Switch 2to the punch with its next generation ROG Ally gaming handheld.

And yes, it is the Xbox handheld weve been waiting for to take on theSteam Deck.

Asus ROG Ally 2

This could be a Windows 11 machine withmaybean Xbox-themed launcher along with the game bar.

Could this redesign bring that trademark Xbox button with it?

But what will it cost?

Asus ROG Ally 2

Well, to put my tin foil hat on, Im guessing $799.

But this is all we know (and are predicting) for now!

Asus ROG Ally 2

Asus ROG Ally X

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ASUS ROG Ally Gaming Console…

Lenovo Legion Go 8.8" 144Hz…

Lenovo Legion Go

ASUS - ROG Ally X 7" 120Hz…

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Lenovo Legion Go 8.8" WQXGA…

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ROG Ally X Gaming Console…

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Valve Steam Deck 64GB…

Macy’s

Valve Steam Deck,HDMI, 64 GB,…

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Xbox handheld

Lenovo Legion Go 2 on colored background

Playing Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2 in handheld mode

Steam Deck vs Switch 2

A person holding a Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart World

Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 console in handheld mode on a blue background

Lenovo Legion Go

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller in hand with Mario Kart World on TVs in the background

Nintendo Switch 2 London event hands-on images

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Fire TV interface on the Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd gen)

A person holding a Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart World

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