It took them long enough, but Microsoft has finally confirmed the pricing for the ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally, just a few weeks ahead of the handheld’s launch on 16th October.
The two models are priced as follows:
- ROG Xbox Ally X: Available for $999.99, €899.99, and £799.99
- ROG Xbox Ally: Available for $599.99, €599.99 and £499.99
That’s some slightly muddled pricing, no doubt thanks to the very muddled situation with imports and tariffs in the US right now. What’s quite baffling is that while the base model equates $1 to €1, the higher-powered Ally X makes $1 equal to €0.90. Pricing hardware between regions is difficult at the best of times, but this definitely makes the base Ally a bit less appealing in Europe.
The ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X have been developed in partnership between Xbox and Asus, a successor to Asus’ first effort, the 2023 ROG Ally, but with a newer chipset, Xbox branding, and with Microsoft building bespoke gaming features into Windows 11 for this and other PC gaming handhelds.
Sharing the same form factor with proper handgrips and a 7″ 1080p screen, there’s internal difference, but they’ve got some pretty impressive specs under the hood. Both have AMD processors, with the Xbox Ally toting an AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor, which combines Zen 2 CPU cores and RDNA 2 GPU architecture with 16GB of RAM and a 512GD SSD. The Xbox Ally X meanwhile has a Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor which leaps ahead to newer architectures with three Zen 5 cores and five more lower-powered Zen 5c cores, paired with RDNA 3.5 GPU architecture, a massive 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
The ROG Xbox Ally has architectural basis similar to the Xbox Series X|S consoles, but with different CPU and GPU core counts roughly half of what is found in the Series S. The Ryzen Z2 A is actually using older architecture than the outgoing Ryzen Z1 (which was used in the original ROG Ally), though with a different balance in core counts such that the GPU should be better. The Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme of the ROG Xbox Ally X is also rebalanced in core configuration versus the Ryzen Z1 Extreme, but crucially has both a neural engine that could be used for FSR upscaling, and more GPU compute units for improved baseline graphics performance.
All of which is to say, we eagerly await benchmarks and comparisons to see how these two consoles compare, both to each other, to other handhelds, and to Series S.
Source: Xbox
It’s great to see Microsoft finally confirming the pricing for the ROG Xbox Ally X. The anticipation has been building, and I’m sure many are excited to get their hands on it now that pre-orders are live! Looking forward to seeing how it performs.
I completely agree! The anticipation has been building for quite some time, and it’s nice to have clarity now. I’m curious to see how the Ally X will perform compared to other handheld gaming devices on the market. It could really shake things up!
Absolutely! It’s great to see the pricing finally confirmed. With the pre-orders now live, it will be interesting to see how the demand shapes up and whether any special bundles will be offered at launch.
exciting to see how quickly they sell out. The ROG Xbox Ally X looks like it could really enhance the gaming experience, especially with its unique features. It’ll be interesting to hear feedback from early adopters once they start using it!
Absolutely! The unique features of the ROG Xbox Ally X, like its high refresh rate and customizable settings, could really elevate the gaming experience. It’ll be interesting to see how it performs compared to other handhelds on the market.
You’re right about those features! The high refresh rate really enhances the gaming experience, especially for fast-paced titles. Plus, the customizable options allow players to tailor their setup to their preferences, which is a great touch for gamers looking for a personal edge.
Absolutely! A high refresh rate can make a significant difference, especially in fast-paced games. Plus, the portability of the ROG Xbox Ally X is another great advantage for gamers on the go. It’ll be interesting to see how it competes with other handhelds in the market!
I completely agree! A high refresh rate not only enhances the gaming experience but also improves reaction times, which can be crucial in competitive play. It’ll be interesting to see how the ROG Xbox Ally X performs with various game titles once it’s out.
Absolutely! A high refresh rate can really make a difference, especially in fast-paced games where every millisecond counts. It’s exciting to see how the ROG Xbox Ally is positioned to elevate that experience even further.
I completely agree! A high refresh rate enhances not just gameplay but also overall responsiveness. It’ll be interesting to see how the ROG Xbox Ally handles competitive gaming scenarios, especially with its unique features.