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Xbox ROG Ally Preorders Open as Scalpers List Ally X for Up to $2,500

Official retailers still offer pre-orders at list price despite inflated eBay listings.

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Overview

  • Pre-orders are live for both models at Asus, Microsoft and Best Buy in the U.S., with broad UK availability for the base unit across retailers including Amazon, Currys, Argos and John Lewis.
  • Microsoft set a 16 October global release date for the ROG Xbox Ally and the higher-tier ROG Xbox Ally X.
  • MSRP stands at $599 for the entry model and $999 for the Ally X in the U.S., with UK pricing at £499.99 and £799.99 respectively.
  • PC Gamer, citing Tom’s Hardware, reports eBay listings for the Ally X as high as $2,500 despite ongoing official pre-order availability.
  • The lineup features an Xbox-focused handheld interface with support for third-party PC apps and storefronts, while the Ally X targets 1080p play with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24GB RAM and 1TB storage.