At Gamescom 2025, Xbox and ASUS finally released more information regarding the curtain back on the ROG Xbox Ally and the upgraded Xbox Ally X. Both handhelds will launch on October 16, 2025. The reveal gave us a closer look at Windows 11 and the UI that will be responsible for getting gamers access to the game on the device.
Spec-wise, the ROG Xbox Ally is running on AMD’s Ryzen Z2 A processor with integrated RDNA 3.5 graphics. It has 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, a 512 GB PCIe Gen4 SSD that can be swapped out, and a 7-inch 1080p touchscreen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 500 nits of brightness, and variable refresh rate support. The whole thing is powered by a 60 Wh battery, making it a respectable choice for mid-range gaming on the go.
The Xbox Ally X is the premium option. It features AMD’s new Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, 24 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 1 TB NVMe SSD. It keeps the same 7-inch 1080p 120 Hz display, but bumps the battery up to 80 Wh for longer sessions. This is the model meant for players who want a full 1080p gaming experience and are willing to pay for it.
There still haven’t been any mentions of the price, and that’s frustrating, since we have leaks that point to the ROG Xbox Ally coming in at $549.99, while the Ally X will set you back $899.99. That makes these handhelds some of the most expensive options in the space, right up there with the Steam Deck OLED and Lenovo Legion Go. It puts Xbox in a tough spot, because while the hardware looks solid, the price could scare off the wider audience they need to make this work.
Xbox, clearly, is trying to carve out a space in the handheld market with these devices. They bring Game Pass, Xbox’s ecosystem, and strong hardware to the table. The real question is whether people are ready to spend this kind of money when the competition is already fierce and more affordable in some cases.
