ROG Xbox Ally X Now Available for Pre-Order Across 38 Countries
Gamers, brace yourselves. Microsoft and ASUS have officially opened pre-orders for the Xbox ROG Ally X handheld consoles, and the prices are… eye-watering.
Both the Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X feature a 7-inch display, but the real difference lies under the hood.
The ROG Xbox Ally X packs an AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor with 16GB of RAM, whereas the more premium Xbox Ally X comes equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor and a hefty 24GB of RAM.
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Reviewers have lauded the consoles’ performance, particularly the full-screen Xbox experience that cleverly hides the desktop and Explorer to free up memory.
A recently released trailer showcased the handheld’s capabilities. Players can expect smooth gameplay on titles like Forza Horizon 5, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Hogwarts Legacy, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and other demanding, graphics-heavy games. Rumour has it, the devices will also manage Forza Horizon 6 without breaking a sweat.
Pricing for the ROG Xbox Ally is as follows $599.99 in the U.S., $799 CAD in Canada,€ 599 in Europe,£ 499 in the UK, and $799 AUD in Australia.
The Xbox Ally X, on the other hand, starts at $999.99 in the U.S., $1,299 CAD,€ 899,£ 799, and $1,599 AUD. Both consoles are available for pre-order via the Microsoft Store, Best Buy, and the ASUS eShop, with shipping set to begin on 16 October.
Microsoft has verified that players in the following countries can place their pre-orders incontinently Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, and Mexico.
The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam.
The Xbox Ally will officially launch in Egypt, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Slovenia, South Africa, Thailand, and Ukraine on 16 October. Microsoft plans to roll out the consoles in Brazil, China, India, Luxembourg, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Switzerland at a later date.
It’s surprising, if not shocking, that a handheld device like the Xbox Ally X costs more than many traditional consoles. Even the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is priced at around $450, prompting some gamers to raise eyebrows.
Come to think of it, Microsoft has already increased Xbox prices multiple times this year globally. Interestingly, in Europe, the Xbox Ally costs the same as an Xbox Series X, both at €599.99.
For comparison, the Steam Deck LCD 256GB version is currently discounted by 20% until 6 October, priced at $320 / £280 / €335.
