ROG Xbox Ally X Costs $1,000 — Pre-Orders Open, Base Ally Priced at $599
Microsoft and Asus have set prices and opened pre-orders for their ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, revealing a base model at $599.99 and a premium Ally X at $999.99. Both models will arrive on Oct. 16, and pre-orders are already live through official channels.
Pricing and pre-orders
The base ROG Xbox Ally is priced at $599.99, while the higher-end Xbox Ally X carries a $999.99 price tag. Pre-orders are available now on Xbox.com and the Asus eShop, plus through “select local retailers” in 38 countries.
Specs and differences
Both models share some core hardware: each includes an SSD and ample RAM options. Specifically, the base Xbox Ally ships with 512 GB of storage and 16 GB of RAM. In contrast, the Ally X boosts that to 1 TB of storage and 24 GB of RAM, and it uses an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor.
Moreover, the two handhelds use different displays: the base unit reportedly favors a faster, higher-resolution IPS panel, while rival devices like the Steam Deck OLED likely have a more visually striking OLED screen. In short, the Ally X is positioned as the premium, higher-performance option.
Competition and comparisons
For context, leaks had earlier suggested launch prices of $549.99 and $899.99, so the final numbers are higher than those expectations. Also, the base Ally at $599.99 is a bit costlier than the mid-range Steam Deck OLED model.
Meanwhile, the Xbox Ally X at $999.99 sits above several close competitors: Asus’ own ROG Ally X has a listed price of $799, and Lenovo’s Legion Go S is priced at $829. Both of those alternatives use the earlier-generation Z1 Extreme processor, whereas the Xbox Ally X uses the newer Z2 Extreme.
Finally, Nintendo’s Switch 2 remains a different type of competitor. Priced at $449 including its dock, the Switch 2 is less powerful than these PC-class handhelds, but it offers detachable controllers and a TV dock out of the box — features that some players prefer.
Availability and details
The consoles are scheduled to launch on Oct. 16. For full official information and the announcement, see the Microsoft post on Xbox Wire. Microsoft and Asus emphasize a seamless Xbox experience on a Windows handheld, with direct access to Game Pass and support for other PC libraries like Battle.net.
In summary, both ROG Xbox Ally models aim to blend Xbox services with PC handheld power, but the Ally X’s $999.99 price makes it a clear premium option. We’ll get final answers about value and usability when the devices hit shelves on Oct. 16.
