It's official: the ROG Xbox Ally handheld consoles from Microsoft and ASUS will go on sale on 16 October
As expected, at gamescom 2025 Microsoft revealed the launch date for the ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming consoles, which are being co-built with ASUS.
Here's What We Know
The American corporation said that the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will be released worldwide on 16 October this year.
The company is yet to reveal the cost of the consoles, but reputable insider billbil-kun reported that the standard version of the ROG Xbox Ally will cost €599, while the more powerful ROG Xbox Ally X model will cost €899.
To ensure games work properly on the new gadgets, Microsoft has launched a Handheld Compatibility programme to help developers adapt PC games for handheld devices. It tests controls, interface and performance.
As a reminder, the handheld consoles will run on Windows 11 Home with a redesigned Xbox App that integrates the libraries of Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, Battle.net and other platforms. The gadget can run games natively or in the cloud, as well as stream from the Xbox Home console, and is positioned as a great buy for Game Pass subscribers.
Both models will get integration with the Copilot for Gaming AI assistant, with the higher-end ROG Xbox Ally X model offering improved sticks and triggers with haptic feedback.
The base ROG Xbox Ally will be powered by an AMD Ryzen Z2A processor, striking the right balance between performance and battery life. The X model will get the powerful AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chipset, which will give higher frame rates and improved graphics.
Both models will come without OLED screens - ASUS has focused on VRR and reduced power consumption so as not to inflate the price of the gadgets.