Microsoft and ASUS have unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, two powerful handheld gaming devices powered by AMD Ryzen Z2 processors. These models combine ASUS’s hardware expertise with Microsoft’s gaming software for a premium portable gaming experience.
Both devices feature a 7-inch IPS screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, and AMD FreeSync Premium. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus with DXC Anti-Reflection coating to reduce glare. Microsoft said the devices follow the contours of the Xbox Wireless Controller, providing a comfortable grip.
The ROG Xbox Ally X has an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, 24GB LPDDR5X-8000MHz RAM, and a 1TB M.2 2280 SSD, making it the most powerful of the two. While the ROG Xbox Ally features an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB LPDDR5X-6400MHz RAM, and a 512GB M.2 2280 SSD.
Both models have a familiar Ally control layout, but Microsoft has added impulse triggers to the Ally X, while the Ally keeps its hall effect analog triggers. The Ally X also features two USB-C ports, one a USB 4, while the Ally has USB 3.2 Gen 2 on both ports.
Other features include a UHS-II microSD card slot, headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.4. Battery capacity differs as well, with the Ally X having an 80Wh battery, while the Ally has 60Wh.
Both devices run a custom version of Windows 11 Home, designed to prioritize gaming performance. Gamers can access titles from the Microsoft Store, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
Release and Availability
The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will launch during the later this year in multiple regions, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, the UK, and the US.
Pricing details will be announced on a later date. Stay tuned for further details.
ROG Xbox Ally X specs
- Display: 7-inch Touchscreen IPS display, 1920×1080, 16:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 500 nits, AMD FreeSync Premium, Gorilla Glass Victus, DXC Anti-Reflection
- Processor: AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme
- GPU: AMD Radeon
- RAM: 24GB LPDDR5X-8000
- Storage: 1TB M.2 2280 SSD
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
- Ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Thunderbolt 4 support DisplayPort 2.1 / Power Delivery 3
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort 2.1 / Power Delivery 3
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x microSD card reader - Controls: D-pad, ABXY Buttons, 2x Thumbsticks, L/R Analog Triggers, L/R Bumpers, View & Menu Buttons, 2x Grip Buttons, 6-axis Gyro
- Others: Dolby Atmos Stereo Speakers, Array Mics, Hi-Res Certification, HD haptics, Aura Sync, Fingerprint Scanner
- OS: Windows 11 Home
- Weight: 715g
- Battery: 80Whr Battery, 65W Charging
ROG Xbox Ally specs
- Display: 7-inch Touchscreen IPS display, 1920×1080, 16:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 500 nits, 7 ms response time, AMD FreeSync Premium, Gorilla Glass Victus, DXC Anti-Reflection
- Processor: AMD Ryzen Z2 A
- GPU: AMD Radeon
- RAM: 16GB LPDDR5X-6400
- Storage: 512GB M.2 2280 SSD
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
- Ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort 2.1 / Power Delivery 3
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x microSD card reader - Controls: D-pad, ABXY Buttons, 2x Thumbsticks, L/R Analog Triggers, L/R Bumpers, View & Menu Buttons, 2x Grip Buttons, 6-axis Gyro
- Others: Dolby Atmos Stereo Speakers, Array Mics, Hi-Res Certification, HD haptics, Aura Sync, Fingerprint Scanner
- OS: Windows 11 Home
- Weight: 670g
- Battery: 60Whr Battery, 65W Charging
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