ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds Revealed: Experience Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Gears of War: Reloaded and More – Wherever You Go

Summary

• Announcing the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, two new handhelds crafted in collaboration with ASUS that combine the power of Xbox with the freedom you expect from Windows.
• Both launch holiday 2025 in select markets, with additional markets to follow.
• Information on pre-orders, pricing, accessories, and more coming soon.

Everything at Xbox starts with the player. That’s why we’ve dedicated years to reimagining how to make it easier to enjoy the games you love—wherever you are—through Xbox Play Anywhere, Game Pass, Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta), Remote Play, and more. Whether you’re at home or on the go, your favorite games should follow you.

ASUS shares that same commitment. Known for pushing the boundaries of handheld gaming, ASUS is similarly driven by innovation that delivers high-performance experiences that put players first.

Together, we’ve combined our strengths and technical expertise to introduce something entirely new: the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. These handhelds are built to make it easier than ever to access your favorite games—from Xbox, Battle.net, and other leading PC storefronts—all from a single device.

This holiday, with ASUS, players can discover another way to play as we combine the power of Xbox with the freedom you expect from Windows. And this is only the beginning.

• ROG Xbox Ally: The essential handheld at a great value for everyone from the casual player to the avid enthusiast.
• ROG Xbox Ally X: The ultimate high-performance handheld, built for the most demanding players.

Both handhelds allow players to play natively, via the cloud, or remotely with their Xbox console in another room.

With the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, players can look forward to an approachable gaming experience that travels with you wherever you go, featuring several new and first-of-their kind features on both devices—from an immersive Xbox full screen experience, an aggregated gaming library with access to installed games from leading PC storefronts, and more.

We’ve optimized Windows 11 to be easy to use on the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X from the moment you power on. Game Bar makes it easy to return home, browse your library, launch or quit games, chat with friends, open apps, adjust settings, and more. Now, with the integration of ASUS’s innovative Armoury Crate, Game Bar also gives you streamlined access to advanced device and input controls. Details like the lock screen and task switcher have also been adjusted for easy navigation with a controller.

Because these handhelds run Windows, you have access to games you can’t get elsewhere, so you can enjoy the full freedom and versatility of PC gaming—download games from your favorite storefront, run apps like Discord, watch your favorite streamers on Twitch, and play with your favorite mods—all straight from the Xbox experience. The choice is yours.

When you power on your Xbox Ally, you’ll boot directly into the Xbox full screen experience, a new feature optimized specifically for handheld gaming. With new modifications that minimize background activity and defer non-essential tasks, more system resources are dedicated specifically to gameplay. That means more memory, higher framerates, and a fully immersive experience for players—all made possible by the versatility and freedom of Windows.

The Xbox Ally has more familiar Xbox touches, including:

• Xbox button: With a dedicated Xbox button, players have access to chat, apps, and settings through an enhanced Game Bar overlay, allowing you to quickly switch between running apps and games.
• Contoured grips: Created with player comfort in mind, and using the same design principles as Xbox Wireless Controllers, the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X feature contoured handgrips to accommodate a wider range of hand sizes.
• Accessibility features: Game Bar and the Xbox app have also been optimized for handheld use, bringing along familiar accessibility features from Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, with much more to come in future.

Locating and accessing games across multiple channels can be a challenge —navigating through various browsers, storefronts, and login credentials can sometimes make gaming feel anything but fun. But with the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, getting into the fun is easier and faster than ever.

Within the Xbox full screen experience, players will see their aggregated gaming library, giving them quick access to games from Xbox, Game Pass, Battle.net, and other leading PC storefronts. With this new feature, your Xbox library, hundreds of Game Pass titles (membership required), and all your installed games from other PC game stores are always at your fingertips.

We’re also making handheld gaming more seamless through our investment in Xbox Play Anywhere. With support for over 1,000 games, a single purchase means you can play with Xbox, including your progress and achievements, across Xbox console, PC and Xbox Ally—at no additional cost. And when you power on your Xbox Ally or Xbox Ally X, your favorite games are already there, ready to play. Whether you’ve been gaming on Xbox console, Xbox on PC, or in the cloud, everything syncs effortlessly. With Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) or Remote Play, you can access your full Xbox console library and keep playing—wherever you are.

And yes…there’s still even more to come:

• We’re excited to partner with Roblox for the launch of Xbox Ally. For the first time ever, Roblox will be playable natively and optimized for gaming handhelds, enabling players to play with millions of people and discover a variety of immersive games on day one.
• We are working closely with our game developer partners on a brand-new program designed to help players easily identify which games have been optimized for handhelds, including the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. We will share more details soon. 
• Players who purchase an Xbox Ally or Xbox Ally X and are new to Game Pass will also be able to get started at no additional cost, accessing hundreds of games like Balatro, Gears Tactics, Vampire Survivors and more, straight from your device.
• Players on either device will be able to tap into Gaming Copilot via Game Bar, a personalized gaming companion that helps you get to your favorite games faster, improve your skills, and connect you with your friends and communities.

The Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X are perfect for players looking to take an approachable gaming experience with you during travels— whether it’s between airports, or between the comfiest chairs in the living room.

Both handhelds run on AMD processors that deliver premium gaming performance, immersive visuals, and more.

The Xbox Ally offers great value for anyone looking to take their favorite games wherever they want to play, whether it’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Gears of War: Reloaded, Lies of P, South of Midnight, or many more. It’s powered by the AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A Processor—balancing performance and power consumption to maximize battery life without sacrificing gameplay quality—16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.

The Xbox Ally X offers more for players looking to get the best level of performance and visual settings from their favorite games on a handheld. It features the AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Extreme processor—allowing us to power the latest AI features as they are introduced— double the storage to have more native games at your fingertips, and 24GB of high-speed RAM that more demanding games crave. The Xbox Ally X also features impulse triggers for more immersive play.

Here’s how the specs compare between the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X:

                                ROG Xbox Ally                                                                  ROG Xbox Ally X  
Operating System     Windows 11 Home                                                         Windows 11 Home  

Comfort & input        Contoured grips inspired by                                     Contoured grips inspired by

                                  Xbox Wireless Controllers deliver                             Xbox Wireless Controllers deliver

                                  all-day comfort. ABXY buttons / D-pad /                    all-day comfort, complete with impulse triggers

                                  L & R Hall Effect analog triggers / L & R bumpers /     for enhanced control.  ABXY buttons /

                                  Xbox button / View button / Menu button /                   D-pad / L & R impulse triggers / L & R bumpers /

                                  Command Center button / Library button /                   Xbox button / View button / Menu button /

                                  2x assignable back buttons / 2x full-size analog          Command Center button / Library button /

                                  sticks / HD haptics / 6-Axis IMU                                    2x assignable back buttons / 2x full-size analog

                                                                                                                       sticks / HD haptics / 6-Axis IMU  
 
Processor               AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A Processor                                      AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Extreme Processor  
Memory                 16GB LPDDR5X-6400                                                    24GB LPDDR5X-8000  
Storage                   512GB M.2 2280 SSD for easier upgrade                     1TB M.2 2280 SSD for easier upgrade  
Display                   7” FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9                                7” FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9
                               120Hz refresh rate                                                          120Hz refresh rate  
                               FreeSync Premium                                                         FreeSync Premium  
                               Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection      Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection 

                          
I/O Ports                2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort™                1x USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 2.1 /

                              2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0                                                   Power Delivery 3.0, Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible  
                              1x UHS-II microSD card reader                                       1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort™

                              (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC)                                      2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0
                              1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack                                          1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD,

                                                                                                                       SDXC and SDHC; UHS-I with DDR200 mode)  
                                                                                                                        1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack  
Network and Communication  Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4                   Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4  
Dimensions           290.8*121.5*50.7mm                                                        290.8*121.5*50.7mm  
                                670g                                                                                 715g  
Battery                   60Wh                                                                                 80Wh  
Included                 ROG Xbox Ally  65W charger  Stand                                 ROG Xbox Ally X  65W charger  Stand  

At launch this holiday, the Xbox Ally and 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.

But that’s not the only thing to look forward to. In the coming months, we’ll share even more details about the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, including pricing, compatible accessories, and pre-orders. Interested in pre-ordering? Please sign up here to be notified when pre-orders go live.

We can’t wait to share more about the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. Thank you for joining us on this journey as we continue to fulfil our vision of delivering a consistent, approachable gaming experience anywhere—and meeting more players where you want to be.

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