Following years of rumors, Microsoft today announced two handhelds for the gaming crowd under the Xbox brand. Coming in as a collaboration with ASUS, the new ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are said to be aiming to "combine the power of Xbox with the freedom you expect from Windows."
The new hardware is built on the AMD Ryzen Z2 A (ROG Xbox Ally) and AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (ROG Xbox Ally X) processors.
Here's the complete specs sheet for both devices:
| Specification | ROG Xbox Ally | ROG Xbox Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Comfort & Input | 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 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0 1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC, SDHC) 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
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, SDHC; UHS-I with DDR200 mode) 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
| Network and Communication | Wi-Fi 6E (2 × 2) + Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 6E (2 × 2) + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 290.8 × 121.5 × 50.7mm | 290.8 × 121.5 × 50.7mm |
| Weight | 670g | 715g |
| Battery | 60Wh | 80Wh |
| Included | ROG Xbox Ally 65W charger Stand | ROG Xbox Ally X 65W charger Stand |
According to Microsoft, the Xbox Ally handhelds will be running optimized Windows 11 versions that offer quick and easy access to tools like Xbox Game Bar and ASUS’s Armoury Crate. The company also highlighted that being Windows means that any other storefront on the platform, like Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store, and Game Pass, will be available seamlessly.
The Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X are launching during the 2025 holiday season. Pricing details, accessories, and pre-order information will be coming later.
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