Asus ROG XBox Ally and Ally X Handhelds : With the collaboration with Microsoft and Asus they both unveil their two powerful handheld gaming devices in the market Asus ROG XBox Ally and Asus ROG Ally X and this both gaming devices are the combination of console quality gaming with PC flexibility in a compact series portable form.
The ROG Xbox Ally is generally designed for the general gaming enthusiasts, while the Ally X is a up version for those who want a top-tier performance and this gaming console supports
- Local Play
- Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Remote Play from you Xbox Console
and these both devices are run on a custom version of windows 11 which is specially optimised for touch and for controller first navigation
Key Features
Seamless Game Library Integration
- There is a unified access to Xbox, Game Pass, Battle.net, Stem, Epic Games and more.
- Game bar with Armoury Crate is also present for quick access to the settings and games.
Xbox Play Anywhere & Cloud Gaming
- user can sync their achievements and progress across xbox, PC, handheld so users does not have worry.
- It also supports Xbox Remote Play and Cloud Gaming if user have Game Pass Ultimate.
Gaming Copilot
There is a in game assistant which helps players for game tips, launch help and connecting with the friends.
Native Roblox Supports
This version of Roblox runs smoothly just out-of-the-box, which is totally optimised for this new hardware
ROG Xbox Ally VS XBox Ally X – Specification Breakdown
| Feature | ROG Xbox Ally | ROG Xbox Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen Z2 A | AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X @ 6400MHz | 24GB LPDDR5X @ 8000MHz |
| Storage | 512GB | 1TB |
| Display | 7″ 1080p LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits, FreeSync | Same |
| Battery | 60Wh | 80Wh |
| USB Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1x USB 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Controls | Xbox-inspired layout | Adds impulse triggers |
| Motion Sensor | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4 |
and this both hardware come with Gorilla Glass Victus, anti-reflective coating and a contoured grips for long comfortable sessions.
Launch Date and Availability
Release Date :- Holiday Season 2025
Availability
- USA, UK, Canada, Japan, India, Germany, France, and 30+ countries
- Additional markets expected post-launch
Expected Pricing
The official pricing of this console is not revealed yet, the original ROG Ally was launched at $699, so we can expect
- The ROG Ally- Rs 60,000 – Rs 65,000
- and ROG XBox Ally X – Rs 80,000 Plus
Conclusion
This both gaming consoles are a major step towards the true console level, with this new upgrade and full customised windows support and seamless Xbox integration this handhelds could give a huge competition to the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch and Lenovo Legion Go.
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