Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Microsoft and ASUS Launch ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds
Microsoft and ASUS are teaming up to launch two new handheld gaming devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. These devices will have a special Xbox mode.
The ROG Xbox Ally X is the higher-end version with more memory and storage.
Both have 7-inch screens that show games smoothly.
The handhelds have a new design for better grip.
Microsoft is also adding AI powered features.
They will be available in many countries during the holiday season.
Microsoft and ASUS have partnered to release two new Windows-powered ROG Xbox Ally gaming handhelds.
The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X feature a 7-inch 120Hz FullHD LCD screen with 500 nits brightness.
The ROG Xbox Ally X has an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, up to 25GB RAM, and 1TB storage.
Both handhelds offer an Xbox full-screen experience, reducing performance overhead.
Devices will launch in multiple countries during the holiday season.
- Who
- Microsoft and ASUS
- What
- Unveiling of ROG Xbox Ally gaming handhelds
- When
- Holiday season
- Where
- Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States.
- Why
- To create handheld gaming experience
- Companies Involved
- Microsoft and ASUS
- Handhelds Announced
- Two: ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X
- Screen Specs
- 7-inch 120Hz FullHD LCD, 500 nits brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus
- Processors
- ROG Xbox Ally: AMD Ryzen Z2 A, ROG Xbox Ally X: AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
- RAM/Storage
- ROG Xbox Ally: 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage, ROG Xbox Ally X: Up to 25GB RAM, 1TB storage
- Battery
- ROG Xbox Ally: 60Wh, ROG Xbox Ally X: 80Wh
- Key Features
- Xbox full-screen experience, Gaming Copilot
