Overview
- Both models are now on sale across roughly 45 countries through Xbox.com, the ASUS eShop, Amazon, Best Buy, and regional retailers, with availability varying by market.
- U.S. pricing lands at $599.99 for the base Ally and $999.99 for the Ally X, with regional MSRPs including CA$799/CA$1,299 in Canada and ₹69,990/₹1,14,990 in India.
- The base Ally uses AMD’s Ryzen Z2 A with 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a 60Wh battery, while the Ally X upgrades to a Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme with 24GB RAM, 1TB storage, and an 80Wh battery.
- Early reviews praise comfort, display and performance but report UI bugs, inconsistent game performance, and value concerns, with direct downloads limited to Game Pass and Play Anywhere titles and cloud streaming used as a workaround.
- Xbox outlines near‑term software additions including Default Game Profiles, plus early‑2026 docking enhancements and AI features such as Automatic Super Resolution and highlight reels for Ally X, alongside a growing Handheld Compatibility program.