During the Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday, Microsoft finally revealed its handheld in partnership with Asus. The ROG Xbox Ally will come later this year and will be available in two variants.
The new portable console comes in two versions: the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. The ROG Xbox Ally comes with an AMD Ryzen Z2A processor, 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. For a little more power, the ROG Xbox Ally X comes with a Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
Not much else was revealed about the ROG Xbox Ally other than how the UI looks and a few specs. AMD did say in a press release that both processors will “take full advantage of Radeon’s software suite for graphics and performance improvements, including AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR), Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) and AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) frame generation.”
Specifications
| ROG Xbox Ally | ROG Xbox Ally X | |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Controls and grip | 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 | 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 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A Processor | AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Extreme Processor |
| Memory | 16GB LPDDR5X-6400 | 24GB LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 2280 SSD for easier upgrade | 1TB 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 |
| I/O Ports | 2x USB-C (2 x DP 2.1, PD 3.0), 1 x micro SD, 1 x analog audio | 2x USB-C (1 x USB4, 1 x USB 3.2 both w/ DP 2.1, PD 3.0), 1 x micro SD, 1 x analog audio |
| Network and Communication | Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 29.1×12.2×5.1 cm | 29.1×12.2×5.1 cm |
| Weight | 670g | 715g |
| Battery | 60Wh | 80Wh |
| Included | ROG Xbox Ally 65W charger Stand | ROG Xbox Ally X 65W charger Stand |
A handheld from Microsoft has been rumored for months. Thanks to the success of the Steam Deck, different hardware companies have been releasing their own handheld consoles, such as the Lenovo Legion Go and MSI Claw. It was speculated that the handheld would be a partnership with Asus that would take its ROG Ally and implement the Xbox user interface and branding.
Another bit of news during the reveal is the confirmation that the Hollow Knight follow-up, Silksong, will be available when the ROG Xbox Ally is released.
Details about pricing and release date weren’t revealed during the show, but if it’s priced similarly to the ROG Ally when it launched, you can expect a price around $600 and a release date around the holidays later this year.
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