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Microsoft and Asus Open Preorders for ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds as $999 Ally X Sells Out on Xbox Store

The two-tier lineup pairs PC storefront access with an Xbox‑optimized interface ahead of an October 16 global release.

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ASUS ROG Ally, Ally X
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X (black) and ROG Xbox Ally (white) in a glass display case at Gamescom in August, 2025.
ROG Xbox Ally X on a wooden table with the side menu open.

Overview

  • Pricing is set at $599.99 for the ROG Xbox Ally and $999.99 for the ROG Xbox Ally X, with preorders live now across 38 markets for an October 16 launch.
  • Xbox says Ally X preorders have sold out on the Xbox Store worldwide, though select retailers still show limited availability.
  • Hardware tiers diverge sharply: the base model uses AMD’s Ryzen Z2 A with 16GB RAM, 512GB storage and a 60Wh battery, while Ally X upgrades to Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme with 24GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, a larger 70–80Wh battery and an onboard NPU.
  • Both handhelds run Windows 11 and include a boot-to-Xbox handheld mode, alongside a new Handheld Compatibility Program that labels games as Handheld Optimized or Mostly Compatible.
  • Regional pricing varies (e.g., £499/£799 in the UK), with reporting pointing to U.S. import tariffs as a factor in higher U.S. MSRPs; Microsoft also unveiled first-party accessories and some preorders include three months of Xbox Game Pass.