This isn’t quite what we expected to see last year, but the ROG Xbox Ally still marks a new chapter in the rapidly developing “handheld war.” Microsoft’s announcement of the Ally during its annual Xbox Showcase broadcast on Sunday only came a few days after Nintendo’s release of its latest console,

Discover the ROG Xbox Ally series, Microsoft's first handheld gaming devices, offering seamless Xbox integration and portable gaming power.

Xbox players will soon get the freedom to play anywhere with two handheld consoles that Microsoft plans to release this holiday season.