The Xbox ROG Ally leaked via regulatory documents earlier this year, and recent reporting by Windows Central claims Microsoft’s plans for an Xbox handheld built in-house have been sidelined for the time being. Could this be the start of Microsoft leaning entirely on third-parties for licensing Xbox gaming hardware?

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

Microsoft and Asus have just announced two ROG Xbox Ally devices that include a new full-screen Xbox experience for handhelds. After promising to combine “the best of Xbox and Windows together” for handhelds earlier this year,