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
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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
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Amazon
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$799 |
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Asus
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$799 |
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Best Buy
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$799 |
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AliExpress
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$799 |
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Alibaba
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$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.
Zombie Derby: Pixel Survival
2020 •Nintendo Switch
Smash your way through hordes of zombies and countless obstacles in a rip-roaring racing arcade. Experience the zombie apocalypse like you’ve never se...
Zombie Driver
2009 •Nintendo Switch
Fight your way through the streets of a zombie infested city to save the survivors of a disastrous chemical accident that changed most of the city's p...
Zombie Driver HD
2012 •PlayStation 3
Insane mix of cars, speed, explosions, blood and zombies! Fight through an epic narrative campaign or test yourself in the Slaughter and Blood Race mo...
Zombie Driver: Immortal Edition
2019 •Nintendo Switch
New and specially improved version of the zombie smashing hit. Insane mix of cars, speed, explosions, blood and zombies! Fight through an epic narrati...
Zombie Garden vs. Plants Defence
2023 •Nintendo Switch
In Zombie Garden & Plants Defense game, you take on the role of the principale character whose mission is to protect her garden from the onslaught of...
Zombie Gorge: Survival Defense
2026 •Nintendo Switch
Hold the line. Survive the night. Defend the Gorge.
Zombie Harvest: Survival Farming Simulator
2024 •Nintendo Switch
Grow Your Farm. Survive the Apocalypse. Defend Against the Undead.
Zombie Hearts: Turn the Undead into Anime Boys
2026 •Nintendo Switch
Hunt the undead… and turn them into irresistible anime boys.
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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