We've been hearing rumors for what feels like an eternity about Microsoft working with ASUS' ROG division on a gaming handheld device, and we got confirmation during the Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest.

Microsoft revealed its long-rumored Xbox handheld console running Windows 11 during the Xbox Games Showcase -- two models called the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X -- and I spent a short time playing around with one soon after.

Microsoft and ASUS have announced the Xbox ROG Ally handhelds, featuring a much-improved software experience and more.