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ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds Launch in Canada and India as Early Reviews Question Value

An Xbox-centric interface headlines the devices, with reviews citing strong performance alongside price and software friction.

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Overview

  • Asus and Microsoft’s handhelds are now on sale in Canada, with the ROG Xbox Ally starting at $799 CAD and the Ally X at $1,299 CAD at retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and others.
  • India availability begins at Rs 69,990 for the Ally and Rs 1,14,990 for the Ally X, which adds the Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, up to 24GB RAM, 1TB storage, and a larger 80Wh battery.
  • U.S. coverage pegs the base ROG Xbox Ally at $599.99, positioning it against rivals such as Valve’s Steam Deck.
  • Early reviews praise the 7-inch 1080p 120Hz display, strong performance, and comfortable Xbox-style grips, while criticizing the price and reporting compatibility issues that especially affect older PC games.
  • Both models run Windows 11 with a full-screen Xbox experience and a new Xbox button that surfaces the Xbox Game Bar overlay to launch titles across Xbox Game Pass, Steam, Epic Games and Ubisoft Connect.