ASUS has officially launched the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X in collaboration with Xbox, which brings the console-like experience to a portable form factor. The partnership with Xbox aims to bring better ecosystem integration for Game Pass users. Building on last year’s model, ASUS has again partnered with AMD to power their new handhelds. The launch features two Ally models starting at Rs. 69,990, along with a range of accessories.
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Price and Availability
| Model | Price | Availablity |
| ASUS ROG Xbox Ally | Rs. 69990 |
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| ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X | Rs. 114990 |
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Accessories
Alongside the handhelds, ASUS also unveiled a new lineup of ROG accessories. From docking stations to a connectivity hub to travel-ready protection, the accessories are designed to make your setup versatile. Most of these will hit the stores by late October to mid-November.
| Category | Model | Price | Availability |
| ROG Ally Dock | DG300 ROG USB-C DOCK/WW | Rs. 7999 | ROG Stores, ASUS Hybrid Stores, Flipkart, Amazon and ASUS Eshop (from 11th November) |
| ROG Ally Travel Bag | BC3004 ROG SLASH SLING BAG 4.0 | Rs. 4999 | ROG Stores, ASUS Hybrid Stores, Flipkart, Amazon and ASUS Eshop (from 11th November) |
| ROG Ally 2-in-1 Premium Case | ROG Xbox Ally (2-in-1) Premium Case | Rs. 3999 | ROG Stores, ASUS Hybrid Stores, Amazon and ASUS Eshop (by the end of October) |
| ROG Ranger Bag | BP2701 ROG BACKPACK/BK/17 | ROG Ranger Black | Rs. 6999 | ROG Stores, ASUS Hybrid Stores, Flipkart, Amazon and ASUS Eshop (from 11th November) |
| ROG Ranger Bag | BP2701 ROG BACKPACK/GR/17 | ROG Ranger (Cybertext Edition) | Rs. 6999 | ROG Stores, ASUS Hybrid Stores, Flipkart, Amazon and ASUS Eshop (from 11th November) |
| ROG Ranger Bag | BP2800 ROG RANGER BACKPACK/BK/18//CN/6-in-1 | Rs. 4999 | ROG Stores, Flipkart, Amazon and ASUS Eshop (from 11th November) |
What’s new?
The new ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X is equipped with AMD’s latest Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, paired with 24GB LPDDR5X RAM and a larger 80Wh battery for extended playtime. Meanwhile, the standard ROG Xbox Ally is powered by the Ryzen Z2 A processor paired with 16GB of RAM.
Both devices feature a 7-inch FHD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, FreeSync Premium support, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. Ergonomically, the new design takes cues from Xbox controllers with improved grips, HD haptics, and customizable triggers for a more immersive gaming feel. Here are the full specifications of both models:
Model | ROG Xbox Ally X | ROG Xbox Ally |
Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Ergonomics & input |
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Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme | AMD Ryzen Z2 A |
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Memory | 24GB LPDDR5X-8000 MT/s | 16GB LPDDR5X-6400 MT/s |
Storage | 1TB M.2 2280 SSD | 512GB M.2 2280 SSD |
Wireless | WiFi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4 | |
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Battery | 80Wh | 60Wh |
Size | 290.8 x 121.5 x 50.7mm (W x D x H) | |
Weight | 715g | 670g |
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Handheld consoles are cool once again. With improvements in chip design and software optimisations, we are looking at a category that is poised to become mainstream. With the ROG Xbox Ally series, ASUS is blurring the line between console and PC gaming, offering a full Windows 11 experience in a handheld format.
The partnership with Xbox could also mean better ecosystem integration for Game Pass users, expanding the reach of handheld gaming in India and given the growing appetite for performance-driven portable devices, ASUS’s push in this space could spark stronger competition for handhelds like the Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion Go. Of course, we’ll be talking about this more in our full review, so make sure you stay tuned for the same.
