Following its initial reveal, several hands-on sessions, and a release date announcement, Xbox and ASUS have finally revealed the information fans have been waiting for. The ROG Xbox Ally price has been announced, and pre-orders for these new handhelds are now open.
We’ve already gone hands-on with both devices at Gamescom, and I think the whole team were pretty impressed with both devices. Ultimately, while I absolutely would like to own one, it’s going to come down to price – and I imagine that’s the same for many of you.
Specifications
| ROG Xbox Ally | ROG Xbox Ally X | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A Processor | AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Extreme Processor |
| Memory | 16GB LPDDR5X-6400 | 24GB LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 2280 SSD for easier upgrade | 1TB M.2 2280 SSD for easier upgrade |
| Display | 7″ FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9, 120Hz refresh rate, FreeSync Premium Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection | 7″ FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9, 120Hz refresh rate, FreeSync Premium Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection |
| I/O ports | 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 | 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 |
| Network & communication | Wi-Fi 6E (2×2) + Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 6E (2×2) + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 290.8 x 121.5 x 50.7mm | 290.8 x 121.5 x 50.7mm |
| Weight | 670g | 715g |
| Battery | 60Wh | 80Wh |
| Input Controls, Comfort & Grip | ABXY buttons, D-pad, L & R Hall Effect analog triggers, L & R bumpers, Xbox button, View button, Menu button, Command Center button, Library button, 2x assignable back buttons, 2x full-size analog sticks, HD haptics, 6-Axis IMU, Contoured grips | ABXY buttons, D-pad, L & R impulse triggers, L & R bumpers, Xbox button, View button, Menu button, Command Center button, Library button, 2x assignable back buttons, 2x full-size analog sticks, HD haptics, 6-Axis IMU, Contoured grips |
| What’s in the Box? | ROG Xbox Ally 65W Charger Stand | ROG Xbox Ally X 65W Charger Stand |
ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X Prices:
| Device | UK (£) | US ($) | Canada | Europe | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox Ally | £499 | $599 | $799CAD | €599 | $799AUD |
| Xbox Ally X | £799 | $999 | $1299CAD | €899 | $1599AUD |
ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X Preorders
In the United States, the Xbox Ally will be available on Amazon, ASUS, Microsoft, Walmart and Best Buy. We’ll update this page as more pre-order locations become available.
Per Microsoft, “Players can pre-order their handhelds today in: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam — as well as 8 newly announced markets launching on October 16: Egypt, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Slovenia, South Africa, Thailand, and Ukraine.“
Microsoft have also shared details on accessories you can consider, which I’ll add below.
Storage options to bring more of your library with you
- SANDISK® microSD™ Card – Take your supported games with you anywhere with a high-performance storage card engineered specifically for the Xbox Ally X and Xbox Ally (sold separately). With up to 2TB of storage, enjoy blazing-fast downloads and up to 200MB/s read speeds for instant play, anywhere.
- Seagate® FireCuda® 530R SSD – Unleash ultra-fast speeds, extreme durability, and unrivalled performance. The FireCuda 530R SSD supports Microsoft DirectStorage for seamless gaming, and is available in 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB capacities.
Protect your handheld from the elements
- ROG Xbox Ally (2-in-1) Premium Carrying Case – This Xbox co-branded case fits Xbox Ally handhelds, with a water-repellent exterior, soft fleece lining, and a unique zipper. It includes a detachable pouch for a 65W charger (sold separately) and easily fits into bags to protect your device from scratches or bumps.
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X release worldwide on October 16th.
