Asus ROG Ally & Ally X: Powerful Handheld Gaming Consoles Officially Released in India for Xbox and PC Gamers
ASUS, in collaboration with Microsoft's Xbox division, has officially launched the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming consoles in India, expanding the portable gaming options for Indian players. Pre-orders have commenced, and the devices will be available for purchase starting October 16, 2025. These Windows 11-based handhelds aim to deliver a seamless gaming experience, blurring the lines between handheld and full PC gaming, and allowing users to play Xbox, Steam, and PC games on the move.
Pricing and Availability
The ROG Xbox Ally is priced at Rs 69,990, while the ROG Xbox Ally X comes at Rs 1,14,990. Both models are available for pre-order through ASUS stores, eShop, Amazon, and Vijay Sales. Customers who pre-order can avail of special benefits, including a ROG Slash Sling Bag and a one-year Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription at discounted rates.
Design and Features
The ROG Xbox Ally series draws design inspiration from the Xbox Wireless Controller, featuring contoured grips for comfortable handling during extended gaming sessions. Both devices sport a 7-inch Full HD IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, AMD FreeSync Premium support, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The displays also have an anti-reflective coating.
The handhelds run a custom Windows 11 interface optimized for gaming, booting directly into an Xbox-style UI with access to Steam, Battle.net, Epic Games libraries, and Xbox Game Pass. They also feature Xbox's Game Bar and ASUS's Armoury Crate for quick performance tweaks and a built-in Gaming Copilot for guidance and social features.
Internal Specifications
The ROG Xbox Ally X uses the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit. It comes with 24GB LPDDR5X RAM, a 1TB PCIe SSD, and an 80Wh battery. The standard ROG Xbox Ally features the Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 60Wh battery. Both models utilize Radeon's FSR, RSR, and AFMF technologies for enhanced graphics and frame rates.
Here's a detailed comparison of the key specifications:
| Feature | ROG Xbox Ally | ROG Xbox Ally X | |-------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Processor | AMD Ryzen Z2 A | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme | | RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X | 24GB LPDDR5X | | Storage | 512GB PCIe SSD | 1TB PCIe SSD | | Battery | 60Wh | 80Wh | | Weight | 670 grams | 715 grams | | Triggers | Impulse Triggers | Hall Effect Triggers | | Ports | Two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C | One USB4, One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C |
Software and Gaming Experience
Both handhelds allow native, cloud, and remote play with an Xbox console. They offer access to a vast game library across major PC storefronts, including Steam, Battle.net, and Epic Games. The devices support third-party apps like Discord and Twitch, and even game mods.
Microsoft has optimized the Game Bar for easy game launching, chatting, app management, and system settings adjustments. ASUS's Armoury Crate provides quick access to performance and input controls. The Xbox Play Anywhere feature supports cross-platform play and synced achievements for over 1,000 games.
Connectivity
The ROG Xbox Ally X includes USB4 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, DisplayPort 2.1, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and a UHS-II microSD card slot for expanded storage. The ROG Xbox Ally has two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, a microSD card reader, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
