At Gamescom 2025, Microsoft revealed the Xbox Ally handhelds will release on October 16, alongside a new initiative, the Handheld Compatibility Program. This program is akin to Valve’s Steam Deck Verified, aiming to optimize games for the Xbox Ally. Thousands of games will be tested and tagged as ‘Handheld Optimized’ or ‘Mostly Compatible,’ indicating their performance and compatibility on these devices. Additional ‘Windows Performance Fit’ indicators help gauge performance expectations. Games badged ‘Should play great’ should achieve 60FPS, while ‘Should play well’ indicates 30FPS. The program allows gamers to see compatibility directly in their libraries, ensuring an optimized gaming experience. Microsoft continues to work with developers to expand this initiative. For more detailed information, stay tuned as Microsoft elaborates on this program.
