ROG Xbox Ally X
ROG Xbox Ally X by Asus & Microsoft, priced around $999, Horizontal retro handheld, running Windows 11, powered by AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
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Specifications
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Identity
- Brand
- Asus & Microsoft
- Release Date
- 2025 / 10
- Price
- $999
- Pricing category
- $700 - $2000
Form factor & shell
- Form Factor
- Horizontal
- Shell material
- Plastic
- Colors
- Black
- Dimensions
- 290.8 mm x 121.5 mm x 50.7mm
- Weight
- 715 grams
- Cooling
- Heatpipe Dual Fans Ventilation cutouts
Operating system
- Operating System
- Windows 11
Performance
- System on a Chip
- AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
- CPU
- AMD Zen 5
- CPU cores
- 8 Cores
- CPU threads
- 16 Threads
- CPU clock speed
- 2.0 GHz - 5.0 GHz
- Architecture
- x86-64
- GPU
- AMD RDNA 3.5
- GPU cores
- 16 Cores
- GPU clock speed
- 2.9 GHz
- RAM
- 24 GB LPDDR5X (8000 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
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (OCA Laminated)
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 80 Wh
- Charge port
- USB-C x2 Top facing
- Storage
- Internal 1 TB M.2 2280 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
- Xbox, View, Menu, Command Center, Library, Volume +-, 2x programmable back buttons
- Rumble
- Not documented
- Volume control
- Dedicated Buttons
- Brightness control
- Menu
- Power control
- Button
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
- Video output
- USB-C video out Top facing
- Audio output
- 3.5mm Headphone Top facing
- Speaker
- Dual Stereo Front facing
- Sensors
- Gyroscope
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
- Not documented
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 |
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Amazon
Amazon search results
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$999 |
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Xbox.com
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$999 |
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Best Buy
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
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$999 |
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AliExpress
AliExpress search results
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$999 |
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Alibaba
Alibaba search results
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$999 |
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Quick Take
The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.
ROG Xbox Ally X is a retro handheld from Asus & Microsoft.
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 AI Z2 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.
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20XX
2017 •Nintendo Switch
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20XX / 30XX
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20XX: Tournament Edition
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21: Two One
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2222 Abyss of the Universe
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ROG Xbox 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 Xbox Ally X an official Asus & Microsoft product?
The console database lists the ROG Xbox Ally X under the brand Asus & Microsoft. It does not document whether the ROG Xbox Ally X is an officially licensed Asus & Microsoft product.
When was the ROG Xbox Ally X released, and what does it cost?
The console database lists the release date as 2025 / 10 and the price as $999 for the ROG Xbox Ally X.
What chipset and how much RAM does the ROG Xbox Ally X have?
The console database lists the system on a chip as AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, the CPU as AMD Zen 5, and the RAM as 24 GB LPDDR5X (8000 MT/s) for the ROG Xbox Ally X.
What are the ROG Xbox Ally X's dimensions, weight and battery?
The console database lists the dimensions as 290.8 mm x 121.5 mm x 50.7mm, the weight as 715 grams, and the battery as 80 Wh for the ROG Xbox Ally X.
Which systems can the ROG Xbox Ally X emulate well?
The console database gives the ROG Xbox 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 Xbox Ally X?
The marketplace rows shown for the ROG Xbox 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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