RELEASE DATE:

October sixteenth 2025

PRICE:

$599 / $999 USD £499 / £799 GBP €599 / €899 EUR

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REVIEWS:

EUROGAMER In the end, I like what the ROG Xbox Ally X affords. It's not a real Xbox handheld console, however for lots of people it's in all probability a greater, extra versatile system.

WINDOWS CENTRAL Xbox Ally X is a Home windows handheld gaming PC that's straightforward to suggest. You'll be capable of play a variety of video games on this system from varied companies whereas experiencing a few of the finest handheld efficiency to this point.

XBOX ERA A succesful and very snug PC Handheld with some nice design concepts that deliver Xbox and PC nearer than ever earlier than, and is without doubt one of the finest handheld PC experiences to this point.

ARS TECHNICA Even for gamers who aren’t fascinated about Xbox Recreation Move, the ROG Xbox Ally X is a well-built piece of {hardware} with the facility to run immediately’s video games fairly nicely. All issues thought-about, although, the poor consumer expertise of the Xbox FSE makes it onerous to suggest both ROG Xbox Ally over considerably much less highly effective SteamOS units just like the Steam Deck or Legion Go S.

IGN The Xbox Full Display screen Expertise alone would in all probability be sufficient for me to suggest the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X to anybody searching for a brand new handheld gaming PC. However the truth that it’s so snug to make use of and performs so nicely is simply icing on the cake. All it actually wants now could be a few software program updates to essentially refine the Full Display screen Expertise and will probably be a tool for the historical past books.

WIRED Each X-ROGs stand out within the more and more crowded area of handheld gaming PCs, because of robust design, consolation of use, and cross-platform versatility that outpace a lot of the competitors. Neither mannequin is ideal, however for its first enterprise into the hand held area, Microsoft will get loads proper in its partnership with Asus.

POLYGON As a brand new entrant within the PC handheld area, the ROG Xbox Ally is attention-grabbing, overpriced, and competent sufficient. As an try to shut the usability hole between Home windows and SteamOS inside that sector, it’s probably the most certified of successes; the hole is smaller, nevertheless it stays.

GIZMODO Is it sufficient to make me abandon the Steam Deck? Possibly sooner or later. Is it sufficient to offer Xbox players the brand new {hardware} they’re searching for? It’ll depend upon their tolerance for the PC gaming way of life.

ENGADGET Due to top-notch efficiency and a brand new software program expertise, the smallest Xbox is an enormous step ahead for Microsoft.

VIDEO GAMES CHRONICLE If that is certainly the following step in Xbox’s journey, then, it’s actually a optimistic one, and if the hypothesis that the following Xbox console will probably be a console/PC hybrid seems to be true, if it’s dealt with in addition to this then I’ll be all for it.

T3 I'm undecided the ROG Xbox Ally goes to persuade anybody of a lot – which isn't to say that it's nugatory, by any stretch. Certainly, it's an amazing little handheld gaming PC, albeit there are different better-value choices on the market

PURE XBOX It's the one gaming system I've wished to make use of over the previous two weeks, and it's dealt with most issues that I've thrown at it with confidence. I feel the {hardware} specifically deserves probably the most reward, as ASUS has created an outstanding PC handheld with excellent ergonomics, terrific cooling and natural-feeling controls for Xbox followers.

DIGITAL SPY ROG Xbox Ally is most suited to these closely invested within the Xbox ecosystem. In the event you're somebody who will play a whole lot of video games by way of Recreation Move and make the most of the options tied to it like cloud gaming, then the ROG Xbox Ally is a extremely good choice.

COG CONNECTED Although at its beating coronary heart a Home windows laptop, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X feels functionally like an Xbox in a handheld kind issue. It won’t be the last word winner within the handheld gaming market, nevertheless it makes a really compelling selection in a crowded area.

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What are the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X?

There are 2 units obtainable at launch. each allow you to play video games natively, by way of the cloud, or remotely by way of your XBOX Collection X or S consoles from one other room.

ROG stands for "Republic of Avid gamers". It’s the ASUS model identify for his or her high-end gaming merchandise, and was launched in 2006.

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What are the variations between the 2 fashions?

ROG Xbox Ally – Occupied with getting your very first handheld? The Ally is aimed toward informal players, or those that wish to dip their toe into moveable gaming with out breaking the financial institution. ROG Xbox Ally X – Xbox are pushing this one as their go-to high-performance handheld.

DEVICE SPECS:

🔗 INSIDE: ROG XBOX ALLY – Behind The Scenes Function 📺

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Processor & reminiscence

The Ally and Ally X run on barely completely different AMD processors. The primary is powered by an AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A processor, which strikes a double act between efficiency and energy consumption. In easy phrases, video games will run very well and gained’t kill your battery life.

Xbox’s Ally X undoubtedly has extra oomph. It’s bought an AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Excessive processor, which is beefy sufficient to drive epic AI options as and once they’re launched. Throw in 24GB of high-speed RAM and this can be a handheld that may simply deal with probably the most demanding fashionable video games.

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What Video games Can They Play?

Xbox have stated from the beginning, that you should have entry to over 1000 completely different video games. And with their Xbox Play Anyplace perform, you are able to do precisely that. Pay as soon as for a recreation and you’ll entry it throughout your PC, Xbox console and Xbox Ally. Your whole progress, achievements and recreation saves get synced too. Letting you begin on one system and choose it again up in a while one other.

There’s extra although. In the event you purchase both Ally – and also you’re a Recreation Move beginner – you may get began with the service at no additional price. Recreation Move is already probably the greatest offers in gaming. Its library is stuffed stuffed with indie gems and AAA classics. Plus, plenty of the most recent titles get added there on day one. And getting all of that without spending a dime makes these consoles an excellent higher prospect!

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Are you able to play Steam, Epic Video games and different PC titles?

As a result of every Ally runs on Home windows 11, you’re not locked into simply the Xbox ecosystem. Each of the consoles allow you to play your whole video games assortment. And it doesn’t matter the place to procure them from. The handhelds look set to assist titles from Xbox, Recreation Move, Steam, GOG, Battle internet, and Ubisoft. And extra are going to be revealed later. Principally, all the massive hitters are right here. And in the event you fancy dipping your toe into cloud gaming, or Xbox Distant Play, you are able to do that as nicely.

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Storage

Cinematic, blockbuster video games take up a whole lot of area these days. These lifelike graphics and sprawling open worlds want loads of room to run correctly. So, Xbox have fitted 512GB (Ally) and 1TB (Ally X) of storage to the consoles.

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Show

Each handhelds are constructed round a 7” Full HD (1080p) show. And that’s large enough to allow you to see all the motion, with out getting too cumbersome. It wants to slot in your backpack keep in mind. We’re glad to see every Ally has a 120Hz refresh as nicely. The upper the quantity, the smoother and extra responsive your gameplay is. And that’s essential, particularly in fast-paced video games the place your reactions should be on level.

The display is anti-reflective too.

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Battery

However there’s a 60Wh and an 80Wh battery (relying on the mannequin you go for). They are going to simply offer you just a few hours of play earlier than it’s time for a prime up. Like most different handhelds in the mean time, you’ll in all probability squeeze extra out of them in the event you’re enjoying much less graphically intensive titles.

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A New XBOX App Constructed For Gaming

It’s not simply the {hardware} that’s new. Particular software program has been made particularly for the Xbox Ally and Ally X. Hearth up both, and also you’ll load into the Xbox Full Display screen Expertise. This show places all of your video games entrance and centre, in a single place, making it fast (and straightforward) to leap again into the journey. Much less flipping between menus, extra gaming!

There’s tons happening behind the scenes too. Xbox’s engineers have managed to cut back any background exercise that you simply’d normally see on handhelds, which generally is a drain on efficiency. Put merely, because of this extra system energy will be funnelled in the direction of the gameplay. So, it is best to discover larger framerates and extra reminiscence whilst you play.

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🔗 HANDHELD COMPATIBILITY 📺

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Design & Construct:

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Contoured grips

That is in all probability one of many first belongings you’ll discover. Xbox’s designers have taken an analogous contoured grip design from their common Xbox controllers and introduced it over right here. It’s been achieved to go well with all types of hand sizes, letting you recreation for longer with out getting uncomfortable.

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Triggers & buttons

The grips aren’t the one components impressed by basic Xbox controllers. Impulse triggers add a complete different degree of management to your gameplay on the Ally X. And for each consoles, you’ve additionally bought HD haptics constructed proper in.

And naturally the enduring ABXY buttons are right here. They feel and look immediately acquainted, which means you’ll be proper at house while you fireplace up your favorite video games.

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Recreation Bar

Over on the left, you’ve bought your devoted Xbox button. It’s your property for all issues Xbox. Hit it, and also you’ll be capable of entry apps, recreation chat and settings by way of the Recreation Bar overlay.

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Colors

For now, it appears to be like just like the ROG Xbox Ally X comes simply in black. Whereas the common Ally is rocking a clear, vivid white. Who is aware of although, possibly in a while you’ll be capable of choose up every console in each colors.