ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and Ally Handheld Pre-Orders Are Live
Microsoft has announced an official pre-order opening for ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming devices. The price of the premium Ally X is $999, while the standard Ally is $599. Powered by the AMD Ryzen Z2 series of APU's, the next-gen handhelds are now available for pre-orders at some of the largest retailers.
ROG Xbox Ally X vs. Ally
Aside from the internal specifications that affect performance, the gaming handhelds share a 7-inch display with 1080P resolution at 120 Hz.
ROG Xbox Ally X The Premium Choice
- Price: $999 USD
- Processor: AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (Zen 5, 8 cores / 16 threads, up to 5.0 GHz)
- Graphics: RDNA 3.5 architecture (16 Compute Units, up to 2.9 GHz)
- AI Processor: XDNA 2 NPU with 50 TOPS of performance.
- Memory: 24 GB LPDDR5X-8000
- Storage: 1 TB SSD
- Battery: 70 Wh or 80 Wh
ROG Xbox Ally The Affordable Variant
- Price: $599 USD
- Processor: AMD Ryzen Z2A (Zen 2, 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 3.8 GHz)
- Graphics: RDNA 2 architecture (8 Compute Units, up to 1.8 GHz)
- AI Processor: None
- Memory: 16 GB LPDDR5-6400
- Storage: 512 GB SSD (upgradeable)
- Battery: 60 Wh
Pricing and Availability Information
The confirmed US prices are higher than some earlier leaks suggested, possibly due to considerations of economic conditions and tariffs. Shipping is expected to begin on October 16th. The high-end ROG Xbox Ally X is currently a Best Buy exclusive in the United States.
International Pricing:
- Europe: €599.99 / €899.99
- UK: £499.99 / £799.99
- Canada: $799.99 CAD / $1299.99 CAD
- Australia: 799.99 AUD / 1599.99 AUD
Market Positioning and Competition
Competing in the high-end handheld segment alongside others, such as Lenovo Legion Go 2, that offer OLED screen experiences, ROG Xbox Ally X is powered by Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme. The more affordable $599 ROG Xbox Ally also faces direct competition with the Steam Deck LCD after recent price drops.
