DexertoXbox 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, including specs, its release date, and more.
Release Date
The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds will release on October 16, 2025.
Preorders have not been revealed, but Best Buy already has online listings of the ROG Xbox Ally, ROG Xbox Ally X, charging dock, and a case for the upcoming handheld.
ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X price speculation
While we received the release date during Gamescom 2025, Xbox did not reveal how much the ROG Xbox Ally will cost at release.
However, leaks suggest the base model ROG Xbox Ally will cost $549.99, with the higher-end model coming in at $899.99.
Trailer
The handheld was revealed during the Xbox Showcase on June 8, 2025, in the first trailer for the device.
ROG Xbox Ally specs
Here are the specs for both the Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds:
Category | ROG Xbox Ally X | ROG Xbox Ally |
|---|---|---|
Operating System | Windows 11 Home w/ Xbox Experience for handheld | Windows 11 Home w/ Xbox Experience for handheld |
Comfort and Input | Contoured grips inspired by Xbox Wireless Controllers deliver all-day comfort, complete with impulse triggers for enhanced control. 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 | Contoured grips inspired by Xbox Wireless Controllers deliver all-day comfort. 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 |
Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor | AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor |
Memory | 24GB LPDDR5X-8000 | 16GB LPDDR5X-6400 |
Storage | 1TB M.2 2280 SSD for easier upgrade | 512GB M.2 2280 SSD for easier upgrade |
Display | 7” FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9 120Hz refresh rate FreeSync Premium Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection | 7” FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9 120Hz refresh rate FreeSync Premium Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection |
IO Ports | 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 | 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 |
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 715g | 290.8*121.5*50.7mm 670g |
Battery | 80Wh | 60Wh |
What's included | ROG Xbox Ally X 65W charger Stand | ROG Xbox Ally 65W charger Stand |
On top of running Windows 11, Microsoft has revealed a new Xbox software experience that will launch with the ROG Xbox Ally devices.
Related
We’ve already seen updates to the Xbox PC app that will help shape this new handheld experience, as Xbox Insiders can now access games from Steam, Battle.net, and more from inside the app.
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.