Pricing and Availability

Microsoft has finally revealed how much the ROG Xbox Ally handheld consoles will cost you, now that they're available for preorder. The ROG Xbox Ally X, which the company describes as the "ultimate high‑performance handheld" that's "built for the most demanding players," will set you back $1,000. Meanwhile, the ROG Xbox Ally is "for everyone from the casual player to the avid enthusiast." That model costs a more palatable $600.

Both models are slated to reach store shelves on October 16, with pre‑order options spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and several other regions. The standard Ally is widely available through Xbox, Microsoft Store, Asus, Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, while the Ally X is sold by Microsoft, Asus, and Best Buy.

Hardware Specifications

The ROG Xbox Ally uses an AMD Ryzen Z2 A chip, 16 GB of RAM (6,400 MT/s), and a 512 GB SSD. The premium Ally X upgrades to an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, 24 GB of RAM (8,000 MT/s), and a 1 TB SSD. Both devices feature a 7‑inch 1080p, 16:9 display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 500 nits of brightness, anti‑reflective coating, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

Battery capacity differs as well: the Ally houses a 60 Wh battery, while the Ally X carries an 80 Wh unit. Connectivity includes two USB‑C ports on each model, with the Ally X adding a USB 4 Type‑C port that supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.1, and eGPUs.

Gaming Features

Both handhelds run Windows 11, allowing players to access any Xbox game purchased on console or PC, as well as titles from any PC store installed directly on the device. Users can stream Xbox games from a console at home or via Xbox Cloud Gaming, and continue gameplay across devices seamlessly. At launch, Xbox will label thousands of games as Handheld Optimized or Mostly Compatible to indicate performance on these devices.

Pre‑order Options and Accessories

In addition to the consoles, a SanDisk microSD card designed specifically for the handhelds and a SeaGate SSD that supports Microsoft DirectStorage are also available for preorder. The devices will be sold worldwide, with future expansion into markets such as Brazil, China, India, Luxembourg, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Switzerland.

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