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The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handheld devices will launch on October 16 in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, China (Xbox Ally X only), Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam, Microsoft Gaming and ASUS announced. Other markets where ROG Ally series products are sold, including Brazil, India, Indonesia and Thailand, will follow in early 2026. M

Ready for Launch
Able On October 16, ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will be available in the United States and across key international markets, spanning Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Availability will expand to additional regions where the ROG Ally series is already sold today. Pricing and pre-order details will follow in the coming weeks.
ROG and Xbox co-developed the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X to give gamers the freedom to play their way, anytime and anywhere. The ROG Xbox Ally is powered by an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor featuring four Zen 2 cores with eight threads and eight RDNA 2 GPU cores. This offers ultra-efficient performance, paired with 16GB of LPDDR5X‑6400 RAM and a 512GB M.2 SSD, and all backed by a 60Wh battery for extended play.
The premium, high-performance ROG Xbox Ally X ups the ante with an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, a new 8‑core/16‑thread Zen 5 APU with 16 RDNA 3.5 GPU cores and an integrated 50 TOPS NPU. The ROG Xbox Ally X also features 24GB of LPDDR5X‑8000 memory, a 1TB M.2 SSD, and boasts a larger 80Wh battery for longer playtime.

Optimized for Handheld
The team at Xbox has been hard at work behind the scenes partnering with game studios to test and optimize thousands of PC titles for handheld compatibility. This new Handheld Compatibility Program ensures day-one users have the best experience possible on their ROG Xbox Ally handhelds. At launch, compatible games in the game library will sport Handheld Optimized or Mostly Compatible badges.
Handheld Optimized means that the game is ready to go—with default controller inputs, an intuitive text input method, accurate iconography, clear text legibility, and appropriate resolution in full-screen mode. Mostly Compatible means that the game may require minor in-game setting changes for an optimal experience on handheld.
The Xbox team is also bringing advanced shader delivery to the ROG Xbox Ally. This allows the Xbox app to preload a game's shaders during download, so supported games will launch up to 10x faster, run more smoothly, and use less battery on first play. Xbox is working on adding this feature to even more games over time.
The ROG Xbox Ally X also features AMD's cutting-edge Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor with a built-in NPU, that unlocks upcoming AI powered features starting early next year—with more to come. These features include:

• Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) – a system-level feature that uses the power of the NPU to upscale games running at lower resolutions. This delivers high-resolution visuals and smooth framerates across a wide range of games, with no additional changes required from game developers.
• Highlight Reels – AI captures standout gameplay moments—like epic boss battles or victories—and generates short replay clips to share with friends or on social channels.

See the New ROG Ally Lineup in Action
The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will make their fully playable debut at Gamescom 2025, joined by ROG's complete 2025 laptop lineup powered by the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. Visitors can test-drive the handhelds with a curated game selection including Gears of War: Reloaded, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Hogwarts Legacy, Lies of P, Balatro, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Roblox experiences such as 99 Nights in the Forest, Grow a Garden, and Rivals.
Meet and Greet Two Amazing Actors
To celebrate the upcoming launch of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, ROG is reuniting Grand Theft Auto V actors Ned Luke and Shawn Fonteno for the latest installment of its ROG Travel campaign. Ned reprises his role as ROG Travel's witty supervisor, while Shawn joins the cast as a new recruit bringing fresh ideas to the table. Both stars will appear live at the ROG booth, giving fans the chance to meet one of gaming's most iconic duos in person.
Specifications

ROG Xbox Ally X	ROG Xbox Ally
Operating System	Windows 11 Home
Processor (APU)	AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor (50 TOPS NPU)	AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor
Memory	24GB LPDDR5X-8000	16GB LPDDR5X-6400
Storage	1TB M.2 2280 SSD (upgradable)	512GB M.2 2280 SSD (upgradable)
Display	7" FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9 120Hz refresh rate FreeSync Premium Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection
I/O	1x USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0, Thunderbolt 4 compatible 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0 1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC; UHS-I with DDR200 mode) 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4 / Power Delivery 3.0 1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC) 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Network	Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4
Dimensions	11.45″ × 4.78″ × 2.00″ in (290.8*121.5*50.7mm)	11.45″ × 4.78″ × 2.00″ in (290.8*121.5*50.7mm)
Weight	1.58lb (715g)	1.48lb (670g)
Battery	80Wh	60Wh
Included Accessories	65W charger stand

 

[LiquidMetal14]

I wonder if they're going to do something like when they tried to subsidize the console with you subscribing the game pass? That is probably the only way I would even consider upgrading from my rog Ally. Because I'm also really patient enough to wait for a real big leap from somebody like Valve.

It's not enough just to be 25-35% better. Has to be a double or triple performance boost. On top of all the fixings like better battery.

 

[Zones]

 

[LordCBH]

I want the more expensive one. Looks cool.

 

[hououinkyouma00]

B-but it's a p-pc!

 

[OverHeat]

DAY 1 the steam deck is starting to show its age with new release.

 

[Jayjayhd34]

What would guys go with this or high spec laptop desktop not an option.

 

[Mr Moose]

Doesn't the Series X cost more than the Pro these days?

 

[adamsapple]

What would guys go with this or high spec laptop desktop not an option.

They're two completely different things. This is more for hand-held focused game play, something you can take anywhere.

A laptop, while mobile, is nothing like a handheld gaming device, in terms of portability.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Time to say good bye to my LCD Steamdeck. I think I've squeezed all the juice out of it.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

What would guys go with this or high spec laptop desktop not an option.

Laptop at same price would be much more performant.

If you just want something transportable, that would be much better.

 

[demigod]

What would guys go with this or high spec laptop desktop not an option.

I would go with the MSI Claw 8 AI+. Bigger screen and resolution.

Oh sorry, laptop of course.

 

[Magic Carpet]

I would go with the MSI Claw 8 AI+. Bigger screen and resolution.

I do wish this ROG had a bigger screen. 8" is what I want.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

I mean, he's telling the truth for once. They're not growing the market with their $1000 'console'.

 

[Jayjayhd34]

Laptop at same price would be much more performant.

If you just want something transportable, that would be much better.

Cheers think just gonna save rtx 5070 laptop and maybe get one these when I'm free to travel and that.

Lost rtx 4070 super pc and lg cx and everything else I owned with it due to being hospital, rehabilitation to long sucks.

 

[analog_future]

Honestly these prices are lower than everyone was expecting

 

[jm89]

So there still going ahead with this.

 

[Kvally]

And Phil is right.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

I do wish this ROG had a bigger screen. 8" is what I want.

That new MSI Claw after installing SteamOS is probably the best current pc handheld. Bigger screen and runs games better than windows.

 

[BennyBlanco]

Decent price. The z2 extreme benchmarks ive seen made my penis soft tho. I want that giant Lenovo one if anything. Ill wait for Topher impressions before he returns it to best buy.

 

[hououinkyouma00]

Doesn't the Series X cost more than the Pro these days?

The 2TB version is $29 more expensive then the Pro but hey you get a disc drive!

 

[hououinkyouma00]

Decent price. The z2 extreme benchmarks ive seen made my penis soft tho. I want that giant Lenovo one if anything. Ill wait for Topher impressions before he returns it to best buy.

Yeah, the benchmarks I saw didn't look like enough of a jump to really bother if you already own a Z1E device.

 

[Kacho]

Decent price. The z2 extreme benchmarks ive seen made my penis soft tho. I want that giant Lenovo one if anything. Ill wait for Topher impressions before he returns it to best buy.

Doom TDA framerate looked like ass. Guessing 30-40 fps.

 

[Kvally]

Honestly these prices are lower than everyone was expecting

MS hasn't announced the prices. They are announcing them later.

"Stay tuned for more details about pricing and pre-orders in the coming weeks."

ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds Launch October 16: Get Ready to Play! - Xbox Wire

The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds launch on October 16 – learn about new features, the Handheld Compatibility Program and more inside.

news.xbox.com

"This is always a challenge," Jason Ronald, Microsoft's vice president of Xbox gaming devices & ecosystem, told me, replying to a question from IGN in a roundtable interview, "and you always try to find the right balance between affordability and price point, and I think especially in a mobile form factor that also adds in dimensions such as battery life in as well. And then, as you said, the macro-economic climate is challenging."

"I think we will have to... we need more time to figure the macro-economic impact to pricing, and that's why we'll be sharing more later, in September and October," Asus senior vice president Shawn Yen added, speaking to IGN.

Microsoft Still Can't Say How Much the ROG Xbox Ally X Will Cost Due to "Macro-Economic" Conditions, Despite Announcing Release Date and Availability Details - IGN

Microsoft has confirmed release date and availability details for the ROG Xbox Ally X, its upcoming gaming handheld made by Asus, but notably held off on confirming how much the device will cost.

www.ign.com

 

[Kacho]

I'm starting to understand why Xbox canceled their plans for their own handheld. The tech isn't there yet to deliver what people want. Too many caveats.

 

[MisterXDTV]

Doesn't the Series X cost more than the Pro these days?

Where I live Xbox Series consoles seem like discontinued....

They don't care anymore as they know it's dead...

 

[DreamcastSkies]

In for the Ally X. I love the colors around the joy sticks. Looks slick and I don't get comfortable playing games on a laptop. I grew up a console gamer and a handheld approach like this is more enjoyable for me than a laptop, especially if I'm laying down and want to game before I sleep.

 

[Topher]

Decent price. The z2 extreme benchmarks ive seen made my penis soft tho. I want that giant Lenovo one if anything. Ill wait for Topher impressions before he returns it to best buy.

I haven't returned my Legion Go S if that tells you anything. 8 inch is perfect

 

[rodrigolfp]

Anything about the UI? Is that UI in the picture the same as regular Allys?? Looks like the Xbox app UI...

 

[KeplerL2]

I'm starting to understand why Xbox canceled their plans for their own handheld. The tech isn't there yet to deliver what people want. Too many caveats.

It wasn't for technical reasons

 

[Caio]

The ROG Xbox Ally X is so sexy. I'll stay tuned.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

OUYA is about to get destroyed

 

[Onironauta]

What would guys go with this or high spec laptop desktop not an option.

There are better handheld PCs than this, don't get fooled by the Xbox sticker

 

[Gambit2483]

So basically $1000 for the full package, i.e. system and Dock. Does the dock at least boost the system in any way? Or does it still output @1080p image?

 

[Cyberpunkd]

What would guys go with this or high spec laptop desktop not an option.

This. Once you get a PC gaming handheld and realize how easier it is to game on it - in the past year I had Steam Deck I played more than 3-4 years before combined.

 

[metareferential]

Funny, but those are two completely different markets. Do you know how much those handheld cost? They're pc.

And the pro is the worst value proposition ever, in the console space. It's overpriced as fuck.

 

[adamsapple]

So basically $1000 for the full package, i.e. system and Dock. Does the dock at least boost the system in any way? Or does it still output @1080p image?

It's just a charger and HDMI out dock, it's not like the Switch dock.

 

[rodrigolfp]

There are better handheld PCs than this, don't get fooled by the Xbox sticker

Which one?? Isn't these the most powerful??

 

[rodrigolfp]

Or does it still output @1080p image?

It should output whatever resolution you can choose.

 

[El Muerto]

In the gamescom stream it was announced that they'll use AFMF so there will be frame gen in every game. Also the Xbox environment doesnt load the desktop and some processes too so more resources for games to use. Other store fronts are loaded into the Xbox environment as well.

 

[demigod]

Funny, but those are two completely different markets. Do you know how much those handheld cost? They're pc.

And the pro is the worst value proposition ever, in the console space. It's overpriced as fuck.

So explain to us why the steam deck is cheaper than this.

 

[Kacho]

So basically $1000 for the full package, i.e. system and Dock. Does the dock at least boost the system in any way? Or does it still output @1080p image?

If it's like the Steam Deck you set the system resolution and the game resolution separately. Anything higher than 1080p generally has a huge impact on performance, even with indie games.

The dock doesn't boost performance at all.

 

[Topher]

It's just a charger and HDMI out dock, it's not like the Switch dock.

The Switch dock isn't providing any increase in processing or bandwidth though right? Just a boost in wattage which toggles increased power in the device itself. Other handhelds allow you to control that wattage manually.

 

[JORMBO]

I hadn't read up on this thing before since it said "Xbox" on it. Reading up on it now it seems pretty impressive. My Steamdeck has started to feel a bit dated recently. I will wait for reviews and impressions on this one and maybe jump in.

 

[Gambit2483]

It's just a charger and HDMI out dock, it's not like the Switch dock.

I don't understand why companies don't just copy Nintendo and make a dock that actually enhances the visual output on a 4k display. $100 to play on a 1080p image? Ugh

 

[adamsapple]

The Switch dock isn't providing any increase in processing or bandwidth though right? Just a boost in wattage which toggles increased power in the device itself. Other handhelds allow you to control that wattage manually.

It does "unlock" additional functionality/power/secret sauce, which I don't think is the case with these RoG devices when connected via a dock, right?

 

[Gambit2483]

The Switch dock isn't providing any increase in processing or bandwidth though right? Just a boost in wattage which toggles increased power in the device itself. Other handhelds allow you to control that wattage manually.

Doesn't the Switch dock allow for the image to be output at higher resolutions? Why can't they do the same with these docks?

 

[Kacho]

So explain to us why the steam deck is cheaper than this.

Gabe touched on this years ago. Valve was willing to take the hit.

Gabe Newell says Steam Deck's aggressive pricing "painful" but "critical"

Steam Deck is a bargain for PC gaming but "painful" for Valve.

www.nme.com

Speaking to IGN, Newell said the company needed to be "very aggressive" in terms of pricing, citing price performance as "one of the critical factors in the mobile space".

While his immediate priority was on Steam Deck's performance and experience, especially in the hands of PC players, Newell said, "Price point was secondary and painful. But that was pretty clearly a critical aspect to it."

The implication is that Valve would be selling the Steam Deck at a loss. In comparison, the Nintendo Switch has always been sold at a profit, while the Switch OLED's higher price point also ensures it is sold at a profit, despite the costs of upgrades only estimated as costing an extra $10 per unit.

 

[rodrigolfp]

I don't understand why companies don't just copy Nintendo and make a dock that actually enhances the visual output on a 4k display. $100 to play on a 1080p image? Ugh

It doesn't need any dock to increase the power to render things and, again, you can choose "whatever" resolution you want over and under 1080p.

 

[Jayjayhd34]

There are better handheld PCs than this, don't get fooled by the Xbox sticker

Witch ones exactly thought this has the lasteat tech ?