ROG Xbox Ally pre-order and price leaked: Expected to come with AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD storage, 70-inch 1080p LCD display, and more

ROG Xbox Ally leaks: The ROG Xbox Ally X is generating significant buzz as Microsoft and ASUS prepare to enter the handheld gaming battlefield. The price and pre-order details—leaked ahead of an official announcement—have fans buzzing, with speculated European prices and pre-orders tipped ahead of its launch .
Positioned to compete with the Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck, this powerful handheld promises a full Windows gaming experience on the go, featuring Xbox integration, access to Game Pass, and PC gaming libraries.
As the holiday season looms, enthusiasts are eager to see whether the ROG Xbox Ally X will reshape expectations for premium portable gaming. Read on to explore the evolving landscape.
About Xbox ROG Ally
Asus and Microsoft collaborated to create the handheld, which was unveiled at Summer Game Fest's Xbox Game Showcase. The Xbox ROG Ally will join ROG's popular gaming portable series, featuring Xbox branding and a custom operating system.
The Xbox Series X and the less powerful Xbox Series S will be the two variants of the system that are released.
The devices can run Windows games purchased on Battle.net, GoG, Ubisoft Connect, and Steam or through the Xbox app on a PC.
ROG Xbox Ally expected launch timeline
Although a precise release date was not specified, the handheld is expected to debut in October.
ROG Xbox Ally pre-order leaks
The informant claims that the handhelds will go on sale in mid-October, with pre-orders starting in August.
ROG Xbox Ally specifications
In contrast, the more expensive variant will have 1TB SSD storage and an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor with 24GB of RAM.
The Xbox Ally X will have a larger 80Whr battery than the Xbox Ally's 60Whr cell, although both devices will have the same 70-inch 1080p LCD display.
ROG Xbox Ally expected European pricing
The information was obtained by eXtasis, a well-known industry insider with a history of disclosing retail details for video game systems and titles before they are released. The tipster stated in a video uploaded to YouTube on Friday that the ROG Xbox Ally, in its base mode, will retail for a suggested EUR 599 (approximately Rs. 59,600) in Europe.
According to reports, the more expensive ROG Xbox Ally X will cost EUR 899 (approximately Rs. 89,500) in the region, which is the same price as the Asus ROG Ally X. The tipster confirmed the devices' retail prices by verifying them from two different European merchants.
Where will ROG Xbox Ally be available after its launch?
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States will be the first countries to sell the Xbox Ally.
The availability of the device will be determined by "other markets where ROG Ally series products are sold today."
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