Pre-Orders Live for ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X at $999 and ROG Xbox Ally at $599, Available Next Month

Microsoft has officially announced the availability of pre-orders for the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming devices, priced at $999 and $599, respectively.

Pre-Orders Open for ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X at $999 & ROG Xbox Ally at $599

Originally unveiled in June, Microsoft is now taking pre-orders for its cutting-edge ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally gaming handhelds, developed in partnership with ASUS. These innovative devices are equipped with state-of-the-art AMD Z2 APUs, featuring a combination of Zen cores and RDNA GPUs. Confirming the anticipated pricing structure, the Ally X is set at $999, while the standard Ally comes in at a more approachable $599.

ROG Xbox Ally X (24 GB + 512 GB) – $999 US (BestBuy US)
ROG Xbox Ally (24 GB + 512 GB) – $599 US (Amazon US)
ROG Xbox Ally X (24 GB + 512 GB) – $599 US (ROG Store US)
ROG Xbox Ally (16 GB + 512 GB) – $599 US (AntOnline US)
ROG Xbox Ally (16 GB + 512 GB) – $599 US (BestBuy US)
ROG Xbox Ally (16 GB + 512 GB) – $599 US (Walmart US)
ROG Xbox Ally (16 GB + 512 GB) – $599 US (ROG Store US)

The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X stands out as the premium option, showcasing an impressive 7″display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1080p resolution. It boasts a robust 24 GB of LPDDR5X-8000 RAM, a substantial 1 TB of storage, and a powerful AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor. This cutting-edge chip utilizes the advanced Zen 5 architecture, offering up to 8 cores and 16 threads, with clock speeds reaching 5 GHz. Additionally, it features a TDP range between 15-35W and is complemented by 16 RDNA 3.5 compute units operating at frequencies as high as 2900 MHz, including an XDNA 2 NPU capable of delivering 50 TOPS of AI performance.

On the other hand, the ROG Xbox Ally provides a more budget-friendly alternative, retaining the same high-quality IPS display while stepping down to 16 GB of LPDDR5-6400 RAM and a 512 GB M.2 SSD, which is upgradeable. It incorporates the AMD Ryzen Z2 APU, which consists of 4 cores and 8 threads based on Zen 2 architecture with clock speeds up to 3.8 GHz. This processor has a lower TDP rating, ranging from 6-20W, and features an RDNA 2 iGPU with 8 compute units clocked at 1800 MHz, but lacks any NPU capabilities.

The performance disparity between the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and the standard Ally is significant, which is reflective of their respective price tags, showing a $400 difference. While the entry-level model could potentially be more enticing at around $500, the Ally X maintains a strong argument for its premium pricing.

Moreover, with existing tariffs potentially influencing pricing, and considering recent adjustments by Microsoft and Sony regarding their standard console prices, those interested in these handhelds may find it wise to proceed with pre-orders sooner rather than later to lock in current rates.

AMD Ryzen “Z”Series Gaming Handheld APUs:

CPU Name	AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme	AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme	AMD Ryzen Z2	AMD Ryzen Z2 GO	AMD Ryzen Z2 A	AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme	AMD Ryzen Z1
Family	Strix	Strix	Hawk	Rembrandt	Van Gogh	Phoenix	Phoenix
Process Node	TSMC 4nm	TSMC 4nm	TSMC 4nm	TSMC 6nm	TSMC 6nm	TSMC 4nm	TSMC 4nm
Max Cores/Threads	8/16	8/16	8/16	4/8	4/8	8/16	8/16
Max Clocks	5.0 GHz	5.0 GHz	5.1 GHz	4.3 GHz	TBD	5.1 GHz	4.9 GHz
Max Cache	16 MB	16 MB	16 MB	8 MB	8 MB	16 MB	16 MB
Memory	LPDDR5x-8000	LPDDR5x-8000	LPDDR5x-7500	LPDDR5-6400	LPDDR5-6400	LPDDR5-6400	LPDDR5-6400
TDP Range	15-35W	15-35W	15-35W	15-35W	6-20W	9-30W	9-30W
GPU Architecture	RDNA 3.5	RDNA 3.5	RDNA 3	RDNA 2	RDNA 2	RDNA 3	RDNA 3
Max GPU Cores	16 CUs	16 CUs	12 CUs	12 CUs	8 CUs	12 CUs	4 CUs
Launch	June, 2025	June, 2025	2025	2025	June, 2025	Q3 2023	Q3 2023