ROG Xbox Ally: Microsoft’s Portable Consoles Arrive on October 16, 2025 – Full Technical Specifications
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- Asus and Xbox are introducing two new portable consoles named ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, designed to compete in the Steam Deck market, to be released on October 16, 2025.
- The white ROG Xbox Ally sports an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, while the black ROG Xbox Ally X boasts a Zen 5 processor, 24GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an integrated NPU for enhanced specifications.
- Both consoles will be showcased at Asus booth during Gamescom 2025 in Cologne, where visitors can also meet actors Ned Luke and Shawn Fonteno who portray Michael and Franklin in Grand Theft Auto V.
- The Asus ROG Stand is located in Hall 8 (North entrance) at Koelnmesse, booth number C010B011, where the consoles will be available for an early preview during Gamescom 2025.
Asus and Xbox Unveil Two Portable Consoles for Steam Deck Competition at Gamescom 2025 – Technical Specifications of ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X
Asus and Xbox are collaborating to launch two new portable consoles, aiming to compete in the Steam Deck market. These devices are scheduled for release on October 16, 2025. Prospective buyers can get an early preview of the consoles at the Asus booth during Gamescom 2025 in Cologne. The white model, named ROG Xbox Ally, features an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor with four Zen 2 cores and eight RDNA 2 cores, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. For enhanced specifications, the black ROG Xbox Ally X includes a Zen 5 processor with 16 threads, 16 RDNA 3.5 cores, an integrated NPU, 24GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an 80Wh battery. At the event, Asus will showcase these consoles at its ROG Stand. The stand is located in Hall 8 (North entrance) at Koelnmesse, booth number C010B011. Visitors to the stand will also have the opportunity to meet Ned Luke and Shawn Fonteno, the actors who portray Michael and Franklin in Grand Theft Auto V.
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