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- The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are the first portable consoles in Microsofts Xbox lineup, scheduled for release on October 16, 2025.
- The ROG Xbox Ally is priced at $599 with an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB of LPDDR5-6400 RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage.
- For a higher price of $899, the ROG Xbox Ally X offers an AMD Ryzen IA Z2 Extreme processor, 24GB of LPDDR5X-8000 RAM, 1TB of storage, and a larger battery.
- Both models feature a 7-inch 1080p IPS screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and VRR support, promising a smooth gaming experience. Pre-orders are currently available in various regions except for Brazil where the release date is yet to be confirmed, possibly moving to 2026.
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Announcing Prices and Specs of ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X Portables
Microsoft and Asus have officially announced the prices for their upcoming portable consoles, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, which are the first of their kind in the Xbox lineup. This announcement follows an accidental leak in July 2025, when Asus briefly posted the prices on its website. Despite the interim period before the official launch, the pricing remained consistent with the leaked figures. The ROG Xbox Ally is priced at 599. It features an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB of LPDDR5-6400 RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. For 899, the ROG Xbox Ally X offers an AMD Ryzen IA Z2 Extreme processor, 24GB of LPDDR5X-8000 RAM, 1TB of storage, and a larger battery. Both models include a 7-inch 1080p IPS screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and VRR support, providing a smooth gaming experience. The Asus ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are scheduled for release on October 16, 2025. Pre-orders are currently available in North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and South Africa. Brazil’s release date, however, remains unconfirmed and may not occur until 2026.
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