Xbox and Asus have partnered to make the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, giving fans the Xbox handheld they’ve always wanted in the process.
Xbox fans have spent years begging Microsoft to release their own branded handheld, and on June 8, 2025, it was finally revealed during the Xbox Showcase.
The Seattle-based gaming company has partnered with Asus to bring fans the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, new versions of the company’s existing handhelds.
Here’s everything we know about the new Xbox gaming device.
Trailer
The handheld was revealed during the Xbox Showcase on June 8, 2025, in the first trailer for the device.
Release Window
According to Xbox, the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X will release sometime in the 2025 holiday season. We’ll have to wait for the exact date to be revealed, however.
ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X price speculation
Another thing Xbox has not revealed yet is the price. However, as Asus already has older models of the ROG Ally available, we have a good idea of what to expect.
The current ROG Ally starts at $500 while the ROG Ally X starts at $800. Given that the Xbox-branded devices have higher specs, we can expect them to be a little higher in price than the current ROG Ally lineup.
ROG Xbox Ally specs
Here are the specs for both the Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds:
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ROG Xbox Ally X |
ROG Xbox Ally |
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Windows 11 Home w/ Xbox Experience for handheld |
Windows 11 Home w/ Xbox Experience for handheld |
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Contoured grips inspired by Xbox Wireless Controllers deliver all-day comfort, complete with impulse triggers for enhanced control. |
Contoured grips inspired by Xbox Wireless Controllers deliver all-day comfort. |
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AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor |
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1TB M.2 2280 SSD for easier upgrade |
512GB M.2 2280 SSD for easier upgrade |
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7” FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9 |
7” FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9 |
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1x USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0, Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible |
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 1.4 / Power Delivery 3.0 |
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Network and Communication |
Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4 |
Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4 |
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ROG Xbox Ally X |
ROG Xbox Ally |
On top of running Windows 11, Microsoft has revealed a new Xbox software experience that will launch with the ROG Xbox Ally devices.
Instead of loading straight into the Windows desktop, it will instead open into a new version of the Xbox app that will handle almost everything you’ll need to do on the handheld, just like how Valve’s Steam Deck opens straight into Steam.
