Xbox & ASUS Unveil ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Handhelds
- Launch Window: Revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will arrive in time for the 2025 holiday season.
- Partnership: Developed in collaboration with ASUS under the Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand, both devices run full Windows and offer a dedicated Xbox full-screen mode for optimized portable play.
- Xbox Full-Screen Mode: On boot, consoles load directly into a streamlined dashboard that suspends non-essential background tasks—boosting memory availability, raising frame rates, and sharpening focus on the game.
- Design & Controls: Each unit features an Xbox button, ergonomic shaped grips, and built-in accessibility functions borrowed from existing Xbox consoles and Windows PCs.
- ROG Xbox Ally
- Processor: AMD Ryzen Z2 A
- Memory & Storage: 16 GB RAM; 512 GB SSD
- Battery & Performance: Balanced for reliable gaming and efficient battery life
- ROG Xbox Ally X
- Processor: AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
- Memory & Storage: 24 GB high-speed RAM; 1 TB SSD
- Enhanced Features: Impulse triggers for ultra-responsive controls
- Pricing & Availability: Xbox will confirm pricing, pre-order details, and compatible accessories at a later date.
With Windows-based hardware, beefy AMD chips, and a custom Xbox interface, the ROG Xbox Ally lineup aims to redefine handheld gaming in late 2025.
