Asus’ Republic of Gamers (ROG), in partnership with Microsoft Xbox, has launched the ROG Xbox Ally series in India: a new line of high-performance handheld gaming PCs and a follow-up to the original ROG Ally. The lineup includes the standard ROG Xbox Ally and the more powerful ROG Xbox Ally X, both set for an official market launch on October 16, in sync with the global rollout.
The ROG Xbox Ally X is priced at ₹1.14 lakh, while the standard ROG Xbox Ally comes in at ₹69,990. Both models will be available through Asus Exclusive Stores, the Asus eShop, Vijay Sales, and Amazon.
Pre-orders open today, October 7, at 2 PM. The first 100 customers will receive pre-order bonuses worth up to ₹16,947, including a one-year PC Game Pass Ultimate subscription and an ROG Slash Sling Bag.
Here are the specifications:
| Specs | Xbox Ally | Xbox Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹69,990 | ₹1,14,990 |
| Controls | ABXY buttons / D-pad / L & R Hall Effect analog triggers / L & R bumpers / Xbox button / View button / Menu button / Command Center button / Library button / 2x assignable back buttons / 2x full-size analog sticks / HD haptics / 6-Axis IMU | ABXY buttons / D-pad / L & R impulse triggers / L & R bumpers / Xbox button / View button / Menu button / Command Center button / Library button / 2x assignable back buttons / 2x full-size analog sticks / HD haptics / 6-Axis IMU |
| Processors | AMD Ryzen Z2 A | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme |
| Memory | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 | 24GB LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 2280 SSD | 1TB M.2 2280 SSD |
| Display | 7” FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9 120 Hz refresh rate/AMD FreeSync™ Premium (Variable Refresh Rate)/Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection | 7” FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9 120 Hz refresh rate/AMD FreeSync™ Premium (Variable Refresh Rate)/Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection |
| Ports |
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 1.4 / Power Delivery 3.0 1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC) 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
1x USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0, Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0 1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC; UHS-I with DDR200 mode) 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
| Network and Communication | Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4 | |
| Battery | 60Wh | 80Wh |
The ROG Ally lineup’s Xbox integration includes an Xbox Full-Screen mode, a dedicated Xbox button for quick access to an upgraded Game Bar overlay, and a unified library that combines Xbox, Game Pass, and third-party PC titles. It also features a Game Pass Bundle and support for a new handheld compatibility program.
For a detailed comparison, check out how the ROG Xbox Ally X stacks up against the Steam Deck.
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