ASUS Republic of Gamers has officially introduced the ROG Xbox Ally X, the latest addition to their handheld devices at the Xbox Games Showcase. The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and the Xbox Ally X delivers a more powerful hardware, a new grip and a UI that is made for the handheld.
The ROG Xbox Ally X features several upgrades over the original Ally X. it packs a larger 80Wh battery for extended gaming sessions and introduces a sleeker design that is lighter and more comfortable to hold. The new model also boasts improved storage and faster memory, making it ideal for both casual and competitive gaming.
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X Specs
- Display: 7-inch Full HD (1920×1080) touchscreen, 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
- RAM: 24GB LPDDR5X-8000
- Storage: 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD
- Battery: 80Wh
- Weight: 715 grams
- MicroSD card slot: 1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC; UHS-I with DDR200 mode)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C, 1x USB 4.0 Type-C,
- Operating System: Windows 11
The Ally X also features an updated cooling system and an upgraded grip for improved handheld comfort during long gaming sessions.
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Specs
- Display: 7-inch Full HD (1920×1080) touchscreen, 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: AMD Ryzen AI Z2 A
- RAM: 16GB LPDDR5X-8000
- Storage: 512GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD
- Battery: 60Wh
- Weight: 670 grams
- MicroSD card slot: 1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 2x USB 3.2 Type-C
- Operating System: Windows 11
Both devices allow players to access Xbox Game Pass titles and cloud gaming and they both have a dedicated Xbox button which will give you access to the Xbox apps including Game Bar overlay and many more.
The best thing about this is that the Xbox Ally will have a modified Windows in where it will have more resources dedicated for gaming and to have a minimal background activity which will show off better performance and framerates.
Availability and Pricing
ASUS has confirmed that the ROG Xbox Ally X will be available in the holidays in Canada. The specific pricing and launch dates to be announced.
