Microsoft also has a handheld compatibility program to showcase which games run well on the new Xbox Ally devices.

Asus and Xbox have introduced a ROG Ally Certified program that will help players discern what will work on the upcoming handheld, and what won't.

According to the VP, Microsoft envisions players having options like the Xbox ROG Ally for when they're on the move, and dedicated hardware when they come home that'll allow them to pick up from right where they left off.

Xbox is looking to make its cloud gaming service more accessible to players, with a new, more affordable way to access the feature potentially on the way