Microsoft has officially confirmed that pre-orders are live for the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handheld series. Built in partnership with ASUS, these devices bring portable gaming to the next level with powerful AMD Z2 processors and Xbox integration.

The premium model, ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X, comes packed with high-end specs for serious players. It offers a 7-inch 120Hz display at 1080p, a 70Wh or 80Wh battery, 24 GB of LPDDR5X-8000 RAM, and 1 TB of storage. At its core is the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chip, based on Zen 5 architecture, with up to 8 cores and 16 threads. For graphics, it has 16 RDNA 3.5 compute units running up to 2900 MHz, plus an advanced XDNA 2 NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS of AI performance. This powerhouse model is priced at $999.

For gamers looking for a more affordable option, the standard ASUS ROG Xbox Ally is priced at $599. It shares the same 7-inch 1080p display but comes with a 60Wh battery, 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 512 GB of upgradable storage. It runs on the Ryzen Z2A chip, built on Zen 2 cores, with 4 cores and 8 threads, clocking up to 3.8 GHz. The GPU uses RDNA 2 technology with 8 compute units. While not as powerful as the Ally X, it still delivers a smooth portable gaming experience.

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X pricing and availability

The $400 price difference highlights the clear gap in performance between the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and the regular ASUS ROG Xbox Ally. The Ally X is aimed at players who want top-tier performance on the go, while the standard Ally provides strong value for those who want to experience handheld gaming at a lower cost.

Both handhelds are now available to pre-order from major retailers including Amazon, BestBuy, Walmart, and the official ROG Store. With shifting global tariffs affecting console pricing, securing a pre-order early could help buyers lock in the current launch prices.