ASUS has officially launched the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X gaming handhelds in India, bringing high-performance portable gaming to the region. The company just hosted an event where it officially unveiled the handheld gaming consoles, so here’s everything you need to know about their specs, pricing, pre-order details, and more.
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Series: What do they offer?
With the latest ROG Xbox Ally series, ASUS brings the latest generation of AMD’s custom handheld chip. The base model is equipped with the faster Ryzen Z2 APU, which is coupled with 166GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. Under the hood, the gaming handheld is powered by a sizeable 60Wh battery pack. On the other hand, the higher end ROG Xbox Ally X packs the Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip that is paired with 24GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, and a larger 80Wh battery pack.
On the front, both models sport a 7-inch LCD panel with FHD resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 500 nits of peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass Victus for protection. The duo also features a microSD card slot for storage expansion, replaceable M.2 2280 SSDs, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and 65W charging. ASUS has improved the ergonomics of these handhelds and improved the overall layout for a better, more comfortable gaming experience. Another major highlight is the impulse triggers on the Xbox Ally X and Hall Effect analog triggers on the vanilla model. The base model weighs just 670 grams, while the Ally X weighs a hefty 715 grams.
What makes them special?
Handheld consoles running on Microsoft’s Windows were initially seen as inferior to other models like the Nintendo Switch series and the Steam Decks. The biggest gripe was with battery life and overall optimizations. But with the ROG Xbox Ally series, ASUS managed to boot the consoles directly with a revamped Xbox full-screen interface layered over Windows 11.
You even get a dedicated Xbox button that launches Game Bar overlays and console tailored UI experiences. ROG Xbox Ally brings support for Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere games, and local Windows games. In other words, you get an Xbox full screen experience. With Microsoft’s handheld Xbox being possibly cancelled, the ROG Xbox Ally series is the closest we get to an actual Xbox portable console.
ASUS also worked with Xbox to minimize background activity and optimize the software to squeeze out more power during gaming, while also improving battery life. Another perk of having the latest AMD Ryzen Z2 chip is the new NPU for AI powered features, like automatic super resolution upscaling and AI generation highlight reels.
Pricing, Pre-Order Benefits, & Availability
The brand new ROG Xbox Ally was just announced for Rs 69,990, while the ROG Xbox Ally X costs an exorbitant Rs 114,990. As of right now, both models are available for pre-orders from the brand’s official website, official ASUS stores, Amazon India, and Vijay Sales. The first 100 customers who pre-order get various benefits like 1 year of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a ROG Slash Sling Bag for free. The wider sale will kick off on 16th October 2025; meanwhile, pre-orders are already live. You can pre-order the ROG Xbox Ally X for just Rs 499, and the ROG Xbox Ally can be reserved for Rs 1,499.
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