A beefy Xbox Ally update from ASUS lets you avoid Microsoft’s “Gaming Copilot” AI, alongside other enhancements

Last year, I gathered information from ASUS, Microsoft, and other sources to predict what’s coming for the Xbox Ally in 2026. This year, Microsoft plans to activate the AI processing unit (NPU) in the Xbox Ally X, potentially as early as this quarter. This will enhance features like super resolution, which could improve battery life without sacrificing performance. We’re also expecting new AI-powered features for recording and sharing gameplay clips, along with improvements to the Xbox PC app – including a significant redesign.