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ROG Ally X

ROG Ally X by Asus, priced around $799, Horizontal retro handheld, running Windows 11, powered by AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, with a 7.0 inch display

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Specifications

63 of 65 catalogued fields are filled in for this handheld. Anything the catalogue has not recorded is labelled Not documented rather than estimated.

Identity

Brand
Asus
Release Date
2024 / 07
Price
$799
Pricing category
$700 - $2000

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Horizontal
Shell material
Plastic
Colors
Black
Dimensions
280.2 mm x 114 mm x 36.9 mm
Weight
678 grams
Cooling
Heatpipe Dual Fans Ventilation cutouts

Operating system

Operating System
Windows 11

Performance

System on a Chip
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
CPU
AMD Zen 4
CPU cores
8 Cores
CPU threads
16 Threads
CPU clock speed
3.3 GHz - 5.1 GHz
Architecture
x86-64
GPU
AMD Radeon 780M
GPU cores
Not documented
GPU clock speed
2.7 GHz
RAM
24 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s)
Performance rating
8/10 · A-

Display

Screen size
7.0 inch
Screen type
IPS Touchscreen
Resolution
1920 x 1080
PPI
314.7 PPI
Aspect ratio
16:9
Screen refresh rate
120 Hz
Screen lens
Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)

Battery & charging

Battery
80 Wh
Charge port
USB-C x2 Top facing
Storage
Internal 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Disc Lower placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 Left: Upper placement Right: Lower placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Vertical Analog Triggers
Extra buttons
M1/M2 buttons on back, Volume +-, Power/fingerprint, View, Menu, Command Center, Armoury Crate
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Menu
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth
Video output
USB-C video out Top facing
Audio output
3.5mm Headphone Top facing
Speaker
Dual Stereo Front facing
Sensors
Fingerprint reader, Gyroscope, Hall sensor triggers, Microphone

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
A
Super Nintendo
A
PlayStation 1
A
Nintendo DS
A
Nintendo 64
A
Dreamcast
A
PSP
A
Sega Saturn
A
GameCube
A
Wii
A
Nintendo 3DS
A
PlayStation 2
A
Wii U
A
Nintendo Switch
A
PlayStation 3
A
Emulation limit
Gamecube, Wii, 3DS, PS2 fully playable

Where To Buy

Marketplace rows use affiliate-friendly links where available. Average price stays based on the console database, not live per-store pricing.

Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
 $799
Asus
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
 $799
Best Buy
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
 $799
AliExpress
AliExpress search results
 $799
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
 $799

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ROG Ally X Buying Guides & Comparisons

Where this handheld is ranked against the alternatives, and the head-to-heads that compare it directly.

Quick Take

The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.

ROG Ally X is a retro handheld from Asus.

Its horizontal design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.

The device runs Windows 11, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chipset sets the ceiling for emulation and overall responsiveness.

Playable Games

Games shown here match systems this handheld can run at a B grade or better.

ROG Ally X — Frequently Asked Questions

Every answer is built from this console's own catalogue record. Where the record is empty, the answer says so rather than guessing.

Is the ROG Ally X an official Asus product?

The console database lists the ROG Ally X under the brand Asus. It does not document whether the ROG Ally X is an officially licensed Asus product.

When was the ROG Ally X released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2024 / 07 and the price as $799 for the ROG Ally X.

What chipset and how much RAM does the ROG Ally X have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, the CPU as AMD Zen 4, and the RAM as 24 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) for the ROG Ally X.

What are the ROG Ally X's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 280.2 mm x 114 mm x 36.9 mm, the weight as 678 grams, and the battery as 80 Wh for the ROG Ally X.

Which systems can the ROG Ally X emulate well?

The console database gives the ROG Ally X a grade of B+ or better for 18 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, PlayStation 1, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, PSP, Sega Saturn, GameCube, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 2, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 3.

Where can I buy the ROG Ally X?

The marketplace rows shown for the ROG Ally X are search and marketplace links, not a verified live price feed. The console database does not verify live prices or stock, so check the linked marketplace listings for current availability.

Sources & Editorial Notes

  • Specifications are taken from this handheld's entry in the Lost In Consoles catalogue, which is compiled from manufacturer documentation and public filings. How we compile device data.
  • Empty fields are published as Not documented. Nothing on this page is estimated, inferred or carried over from a similar device.
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