ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, Raising the Standard for Gaming Handhelds

KEY POINTS

• All-day consolation: Redesigned chassis is purpose-built to suit the arms like an actual gamepad
• Seamless software program expertise: New Xbox^® software program presents the very best of Xbox and Home windows PC gaming in a single handheld
• Effectivity and efficiency: Two new processors provide unimaginable AAA and indie gaming experiences

LOS ANGELES, June 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is proud to announce an all-new collection of Ally handhelds constructed from the bottom up with improved ergonomics and a seamless player-first person expertise.

Developed in partnership with the unimaginable group at Xbox, the brand new ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X provide best-in-class ergonomics and a full-screen Xbox expertise that marries the very best of Xbox and PC gaming in a single cohesive package deal.

“We needed to take our handheld to the subsequent stage, however we couldn’t do it alone.” mentioned Shawn Yen, Head of the Client product group at ASUS. “This revolutionary partnership with Microsoft allowed us to forge a model new machine with ROG muscle and the soul of Xbox.”

The ROG Xbox Ally sports activities an AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A Processor with unimaginable energy effectivity, whereas the ROG Xbox Ally X presents the brand new AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Excessive Processor for next-level gaming efficiency. Each launch vacation 2025 in choose markets, with extra markets to comply with.

All-day consolation

The ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X function a totally redesigned chassis. Gaming on handheld is a really private expertise, and luxury within the hand is a key pillar of a well-designed machine. With years of suggestions on the unique Ally and Ally X, the ROG Xbox Ally collection presents a extra comfy grip than ever, impressed by Xbox. With a redesigned palm relaxation and texturing patterns to maintain players locked on the right track, the ROG Xbox Ally collection really raises the bar for consolation with a handheld gaming machine.

The ROG Xbox Ally X additionally options impulse triggers, enhancing the haptics in supported video games. These triggers enable for extra nuance and immersion and are a function that Xbox players have come to count on with their controllers. These gadgets are probably the most comfy and immersive handhelds ever constructed by ROG.

Seamless software program expertise

Whereas the ROG Armoury Crate Special Edition software program made the unique Ally straightforward to make use of, ROG and Xbox aimed to make handheld gaming much more seamless on Home windows 11. “We needed to create an genuine Xbox expertise in a handheld kind issue,” defined Roanne Sones, CVP at Xbox. “With ROG, we made it occur on the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X.”

As quickly as gamers energy on the machine, they enter the complete display screen Xbox expertise. Powered by Home windows 11 beneath, this software program has been optimized for the ROG Xbox Ally, lowering system overhead and providing straightforward joystick and button navigation. Fast entry to settings and customizable widgets can be found through Sport Bar with a single press of the Xbox button. However with the complete freedom of Home windows 11 working underneath the hood, video games and mods from different sources are nonetheless simply accessible. The ROG Xbox Ally collection presents the ability of Xbox, the craftsmanship of ROG, and the flexibility of Home windows, multi functional cohesive machine.

Effectivity and efficiency

The ROG Xbox Ally X options the brand new top-of-stack AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Excessive Processor, giving it loads of horsepower even in AAA video games. Mixed with software program optimizations from the brand new Xbox expertise, the ROG Xbox Ally X stands prepared to offer players with next-gen handheld efficiency.

“Battery life is paramount on handhelds just like the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X,” mentioned Jack Huynh, Senior Vice President and Common Supervisor of AMD. “The Ryzen Z2 collection improves effectivity over the earlier technology whereas nonetheless providing glorious efficiency in fashionable video games.”

The ROG Xbox Ally presents console-caliber efficiency with its AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor. On the identical time, its ultra-efficient design at low wattages and its 60Wh battery produce improved battery life. In the meantime, the ROG Xbox Ally X takes efficiency to better heights, providing extra room for graphical constancy at greater framerates with the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Excessive Processor.

Each chips are primed to take full benefit of AMD’s newest software program suite for graphics and efficiency enhancements, together with AMD FidelityFX™ Tremendous Decision (FSR), Radeon Tremendous Decision (RSR), and AMD Fluid Movement Frames (AFMF) body technology, the latter of which may provide higher framerates for improved smoothness.

In a nod to the longer term, the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Excessive-equipped ROG Xbox Ally X options an NPU. With these next-generation chips, the ROG Xbox Ally X shall be able to energy the most recent AI options as they’re launched.

At launch this vacation, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X shall be out there in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Eire, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the UK, and the USA, with availability to comply with for different markets the place ROG Ally collection merchandise are bought in the present day.  

For extra data, please go to https://rog.asus.com/content/rog-xbox-ally/. Customers may enroll on the web page to get notified when pre-orders go dwell.

SPECIFICATIONS

ROG Xbox Ally X (2025)

ROG Xbox Ally (2025)

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About ROG

Republic of Players (ROG) is an ASUS sub-brand devoted to creating the world’s greatest gaming {hardware} and software program. Shaped in 2006, ROG presents an entire line of progressive merchandise recognized for efficiency and high quality, together with motherboards, graphics playing cards, system parts, laptops, desktops, screens, smartphones, audio gear, routers, peripherals and equipment. ROG participates in and sponsors main worldwide gaming occasions. ROG gear has been used to set lots of of overclocking information and it continues to be the popular selection of players and lovers around the globe. To develop into a type of who dare, be taught extra about ROG at http://rog.asus.com.

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