Overview

• Preorders are live across major retailers and regions, including Asus, Microsoft and Best Buy, following last week’s price confirmations.
• eBay listings have asked up to $2,500 for the $999 ROG Xbox Ally X even though standard preorders remain available at MSRP.
• The Ally X includes an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme with an integrated NPU, 24GB of LPDDR5X memory, a 1TB SSD and an 80Wh battery.
• The entry ROG Xbox Ally targets 720p play with an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage and a 60Wh battery.
• A controller-first Xbox interface boots on the handhelds, providing Game Pass access and support for third‑party PC stores and apps, while a reported subsidy push remains unverified.