ROG Xbox Ally handheld consoles announced at Xbox Games Showcase 2025: Specs, features, and more

After leaks and rumors, the ROG Xbox Ally has finally been revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. The green team is partnering with ASUS to create the next PC handheld in the ROG family, and it will be available in both the base ROG Ally and the more powerful ROG Ally X versions. Built from the ground up with the Xbox ecosystem in mind, it is their first foray into handhelds.

Read on to know everything about the ROG Xbox Ally, including specs, features, and more. Here are the details.

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ROG Xbox Ally handheld specs and features details

The standard Ally will be aimed at everyone and priced appropriately, while Ally X will be more expensive, while also packing in beefier hardware. Here's what each system packs in terms of specifications:

	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 USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0, Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible
	1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC)	1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0
	1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC; UHS-I with DDR200 mode)
		1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Network and Communication	Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4	Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4
Dimensions	290.8*121.5*50.7mm	290.8*121.5*50.7mm
	670g	715g
Battery	60Wh	80Wh
Included	ROG Xbox Ally  65W charger , Stand	ROG Xbox Ally X  65W charger , Stand

The base version will be available in white, while the X version comes in black color. Both will utilize Windows 11 as their operating system (OS), with built-in Xbox apps and optimized features, to provide a feature-rich experience across the board, while also offering the freeform accessibility of a PC handheld.

What's more is that it will also boast an exclusive Xbox button, allowing access to the Game Bar, while a reworked design allows for ergonomics akin to the Xbox controllers.

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When does ROG Xbox Ally release?

Complete the Xbox experience with the official built-in app (Image via Xbox)

Both the base and X versions will be available in Holiday 2025. At launch, the console will be available to buy in the following regions:

• Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States

System availability in other regions will follow later. Additional details about new accessories and peripherals will also be offered in the future.