A new rumor shows that the ROG Xbox Ally update plan includes a major revision that will be launched before the end of this year. The news comes from Windows Central reporter Jez Corden, who said that ASUS and Microsoft are preparing a major update for this Windows handheld machine.
“I’ve heard there’s going to be a big update for this device later this year, more of a complete overhaul, that’s about it,” Corden said.
No further details have been disclosed at this time, and it is unclear whether the rumored update will focus on the device's Xbox interface, Windows system integration, performance optimization, or new features.
ROG Xbox Ally is a Windows gaming handheld console created by Asus, Xbox and AMD. The device is equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z2 processor and adopts an Xbox-style button layout. It can directly launch the Xbox interface adapted to handle operation, while retaining complete Windows system permissions and supporting access to third-party game platforms such as Steam and Epic Game Mall.
Several recent updates of this handheld console have added automatic super-resolution preview support, optimized the switching experience between handheld mode and dock mode, simplified the handle pairing process, added smart TV delay optimization, and expanded the functional scope of the Ultron Intelligent Control Center Special Edition.
Neither Microsoft nor Asus has officially announced a major update for ROG Xbox Ally. Therefore, until official confirmation, Corden's statement can only be used as a hearsay reference.