Xbox ROG Ally listing appears on Amazon, but American price remains absent
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X to Launch on October 16, 2025
The gaming world is abuzz with excitement as ASUS ROG and Xbox have confirmed the release date for their highly anticipated handheld gaming PCs, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. The devices are set to hit the market on October 16, 2025, with availability in the US and multiple international markets starting from this date.
The ROG Xbox Ally, with its sleek white design featuring ergonomic handheld grips inspired by Xbox controllers, operates on Windows 11 Home and boasts a 7-inch, 1080p touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits brightness. Under the hood, it packs a punch with an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB of LPDDR5 6400Mhz dual-channel RAM, and a 512GB PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (upgradeable).
The ROG Xbox Ally X, the higher-end variant, is expected to offer an enhanced gaming experience with an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme APU, 24GB LPDDR5X-8000 RAM, and up to 24 RDNA 3.5 GPU cores (sources vary). It also features the same 7-inch, 1080p display as the ROG Xbox Ally, promising smooth and immersive gameplay.
Both devices support Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, Steam, Epic Games Store, and other PC platforms, allowing gamers to play their favourite titles on the go. The devices are also optimized for handheld gaming and come with compatibility badges for Xbox games. Additionally, the ROG Xbox Ally X offers AI-enabled functionality such as Automatic Super Resolution.
Pre-order details and pricing for the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will be announced in the coming weeks. Rumours suggest that pre-orders may open during Gamescom 2025, with a mid-October 2025 launch. Despite recent leaks suggesting €599 in Europe for the ROG Xbox Ally and €899 for the ROG Xbox Ally X, the US prices remain unknown.
With Gamescom 2025 just around the corner, it's likely that more details about these devices will be revealed, making it an exciting time for gamers eagerly awaiting these portable powerhouses. Stay tuned for more updates on the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X as they approach their October 16, 2025 launch.
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- The gaming world is eagerly waiting for the release of ASUS ROG's new handheld gaming PCs, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, powered by Windows 11 Home, which are coming with Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere support.
- These devices, with their sleek designs and 7-inch, 1080p displays, aim to offer an exceptional gaming experience, with the ROG Xbox Ally X featuring AI-enabled functionality like Automatic Super Resolution.
- To prepare for the launch on October 16, 2025, gamers can expect pre-order details and pricing to be announced in the coming weeks, potentially during Gamescom 2025.
- The devices, expected to rival other gadgets like smartphones and other technology, are poised to make a significant impact on the handheld gaming market.
- With their upcoming release, both ASUS and Microsoft are looking to redefine the boundaries of portable gaming, while also making a mark with their other hardware offerings like the Xbox series and Windows 11.
