Xbox ROG Ally
Xbox ROG Ally/ Ally X
The Xbox ROG Ally is Microsoft's response to an ever-expanding market of handheld consoles like the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, Valve's Steam Deck, and the ROG Ally. The Xbox ROG Ally will come in two iterations: the Xbox ROG Ally and Xbox ROG Ally X, priced at $599.99 and $999.99 USD respectively. Pre-orders are now available, the handheld releasing on October 16, 2025
Specs
| Properties | Xbox Ally | Xbox Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 | $999.99 |
| Controls | ABXY buttons / D-pad / L & R Hall Effect analog triggers / L & R bumpers / Xbox button / View button / Menu button / Command Center button / Library button / 2x assignable back buttons / 2x full-size analog sticks / HD haptics / 6-Axis IMU | ABXY buttons / D-pad / L & R impulse triggers / L & R bumpers / Xbox button / View button / Menu button / Command Center button / Library button / 2x assignable back buttons / 2x full-size analog sticks / HD haptics / 6-Axis IMU |
| Processors | AMD Ryzen Z2 A.[1] | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme[2] |
| Memory | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 | 24GB LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 2280 SSD | 1TB M.2 2280 SSD |
| Display | 7” FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9 120Hz refresh rate/AMD FreeSync™ Premium (Variable Refresh Rate)/Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection | 7” FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9 120Hz refresh rate/AMD FreeSync™ Premium (Variable Refresh Rate)/Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection |
| IO Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 1.4 / Power Delivery 3.0
1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC) 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
1x USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0, Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0 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, 670g | 290.8*121.5*50.7mm, 715g |
| Battery | 60Wh | 80Wh |
Both the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X run Windows 11 as their operating system.
The ROG Xbox Ally X touts "enhanced control" with the inclusion of impulse triggers. Previously seen on Xbox One controllers, impulse triggers are auxiliary rumble motors that connect to the regular motors housed inside the trigger to promote feedback to the most sensitive part of the hand[3]
Both handhelds come with contoured grips, inspired by Xbox Wireless Controllers.
Both handhelds come with their respective console, a 65W Charger, and a stand.
Handheld Compatibility
The handheld compatibility program is an effort between Xbox and game developers to test games for a more optimal handheld performance, ensuring that a game that would perform normally on a PC or standard console also translates well to the handheld with pre-mapped controls, visible text on a smaller screen, etc. Similar to Steam's compatibility check for controller usage and their Steam Deck, a game's menu will advise the user if the game they want to play is fully or partially compatible with the handheld, the latter suggesting that only a few tweaks need to be made for an optimal experience.
"This is an Xbox"
Despite the Xbox Ally family being a handheld, Xbox has incorporated it into its primary gaming ecosystem, allowing for Ally Users to access features like Xbox Game Pass and Play Anywhere cloud gaming. Additionally, select games purchased for PC or Xbox consoles are eligible to be played on the Xbox Ally systems, as part of the Play Anywhere program.
Caveats
Play Anywhere cloud gaming requires an internet connection, in addition to a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, priced at $29.99 a month as of the price increase announcement made on October 1, 2025
References
Pre-Order ROG Xbox Ally X & ROG Xbox Ally – Available October 16, 2025 | Xbox
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- ↑ "AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A". AMD. 9/27/2025. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ "AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Extreme". AMD. 9/27/2025. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ Shacknews Interviews (2013-05-22). Xbox One Impulse Triggers Demo By Microsoft Quintin Morris - Gamerhubtv. Retrieved 2025-09-29 – via YouTube.
