ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, Raising the Standard for Gaming Handhelds

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is proud to announce an  all-new series of Ally handhelds built from the ground up with improved ergonomics and a seamless  player-first user experience.  

Developed in partnership with the incredible team at Xbox, the new ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X  offer best-in-class ergonomics and a full-screen Xbox experience that marries the best of Xbox and PC  gaming in one cohesive package.  

"We wanted to take our handheld to the next level, but we could not do it alone." said Shawn Yen, Head  of the Consumer product team at ASUS. "This revolutionary partnership with Microsoft allowed us to forge  a brand new device with ROG muscle and the soul of Xbox."  

The ROG Xbox Ally sports an AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A Processor with incredible power efficiency, while the  ROG Xbox Ally X offers the new AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Extreme Processor for next-level gaming  performance. Both launch holiday 2025 in select markets, with additional markets to follow. 

All-day comfort 

The ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X feature a completely redesigned chassis. Gaming on handheld is a very personal experience, and comfort in the hand is a key pillar of a well-designed device.  With years of feedback on the original Ally and Ally X, the ROG Xbox Ally series offers a more  comfortable grip than ever, inspired by Xbox. With a redesigned palm rest and texturing patterns to keep 

gamers locked on target, the ROG Xbox Ally series truly raises the bar for comfort with a handheld  gaming device. 

The ROG Xbox Ally X also features impulse triggers, improving the haptics in supported games. These  triggers allow for more nuance and immersion and are a feature that Xbox gamers have come to expect  with their controllers. These devices are the most comfortable and immersive handhelds ever built by  ROG. 

Seamless software experience 

While the ROG Armoury Crate Special Edition software made the original Ally easy to use, ROG and  Xbox aimed to make handheld gaming even more seamless on Windows 11. "We wanted to create an  authentic Xbox experience in a handheld form factor," explained Roanne Sones, CVP at Xbox. "With  ROG, we made it happen on the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X." 

As soon as players power on the device, they enter the full screen Xbox experience. Powered by Windows 11 underneath, this software has been optimized for the ROG Xbox Ally, reducing system  overhead and offering easy joystick and button navigation. Quick access to settings and customizable  widgets are available via Game Bar with a single press of the Xbox button. But with the full freedom of  Windows 11 running under the hood, games and mods from other sources are still easily accessible. The  ROG Xbox Ally series offers the power of Xbox, the craftsmanship of ROG, and the versatility of  Windows, all in one cohesive device. 

Efficiency and performance 

The ROG Xbox Ally X features the new top-of-stack AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor, giving it plenty  of horsepower even in AAA games. Combined with software optimizations from the new Xbox  experience, the ROG Xbox Ally X stands ready to provide gamers with next-gen handheld performance. 

“Battery life is paramount on handhelds like the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X,” said Jack Huynh, Senior Vice  President and General Manager of AMD. “The Ryzen Z2 series improves efficiency over the previous  generation while still offering excellent performance in modern games.” 

The ROG Xbox Ally offers console-caliber performance with its AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor. At the same  time, its ultra-efficient design at low wattages and its 60Wh battery produce improved battery life. Meanwhile, the ROG Xbox Ally X takes performance to greater heights, offering more room for graphical  fidelity at higher framerates with the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor.  

Both chips are primed to take full advantage of AMD’s latest software suite for graphics and performance  improvements, including AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution (FSR), Radeon Super Resolution (RSR), and AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) frame generation, the latter of which can offer better framerates  for improved smoothness. 

In a nod to the future, the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme-equipped ROG Xbox Ally X features an NPU. With  these next-generation chips, the ROG Xbox Ally X will be ready to power the latest AI features as they  are introduced. 

At launch this holiday, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will be available in Australia, Belgium,  Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, New  Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,  Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with availability to follow  for other markets where ROG Ally series products are sold today.  

For more information, please visit https://rog.asus.com/content/rog-xbox-ally/. Users can also sign up on  the page to get notified when pre-orders go live. 

SPECIFICATIONS 

ROG Xbox Ally X (2025)

Operating System	Windows 11 Home
Comfort & input	Contoured grips inspired by Xbox Wireless Controllers deliver all-day comfort, complete with impulse triggers for enhanced control   ABXY buttons / D-pad / L & R impulse triggers / L & R bumpers / Xbox button  / View button / Menu button / Command Center button / Library button / 2x  assignable back buttons / 2x full-size analog sticks / HD haptics / 6-Axis IMU
Processor	AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Extreme Processor
Display	7” FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9 120Hz refresh rate  FreeSync Premium  Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® + Corning DXC Anti-Reflection
Memory	24GB LPDDR5X-8000
Storage	1TB M.2 2280 SSD for easier upgrade
Network and  Communication	Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth® 5.4
I/O Ports	1x USB4® with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0, Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible  1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0  1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC; UHS-I with  DDR200 mode)  1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Battery	80Wh
Dimensions	290.8 (W) x 121.5 (D) x 50.7 (H) mm
Weight	715 grams
Included	ROG Xbox Ally X 65W charger  Stand

ROG Xbox Ally (2025) 

Operating System	Windows 11 Home
Comfort & input	Contoured grips inspired by Xbox Wireless Controllers deliver all-day comfort   ABXY buttons / D-pad / L & R Hall Effect analog triggers / L & R bumpers /  Xbox button / View button / Menu button / Command Center button / Library  button / 2x assignable back buttons / 2x full-size analog sticks / HD haptics /  6-Axis IMU
Processor	AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A Processor
Display	7” FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9 120Hz refresh rate  FreeSync Premium  Corning® Gorilla® Glass Vitus® + Corning DXC Anti-Reflection
Memory	16GB LPDDR5X-6400
Storage	512GB M.2 2280 SSD for easier upgrade
Network and   Communication	WiFi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth® 5.4
I/O Ports	2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.01x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC) 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Battery	60Wh
Dimensions	290.8 (W) x 121.5 (D) x 50.7 (H) mm
Weight	670 grams
Included	ROG Xbox Ally 65W charger  Stand