The wait is almost over—ASUS and Microsoft have officially confirmed that their handheld gaming PCs, the ROG Xbox Ally and the more powerful ROG Xbox Ally X, will launch on October 16. Yes, they’ll be hitting shelves in the Netherlands and Belgium on that date too.
While exact pricing hasn’t been locked in yet, previous reports suggest the base model will sit around €599, with the premium Ally X expected to retail closer to €899. Final prices are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.
Both handhelds are powered by Windows 11, meaning they’re essentially mini-PCs designed to play your favorite titles directly—or stream them via the cloud if you prefer. Players will have access to a wide range of storefronts including Xbox, Steam, battle.net, GOG, and Ubisoft Connect.
Under the hood, the standard ROG Ally features an AMD Ryzen Z2 A chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. The upgraded Ally X packs more punch, boasting the Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, 24GB of RAM, and a whopping 1TB SSD—perfect for gamers who want extra speed and storage.
Microsoft has also confirmed it’s working closely with game developers to make sure thousands of PC titles run smoothly on these handhelds. At launch, games will carry either a “Handheld Optimized” tag (meaning they run perfectly out of the box) or a “Mostly Compatible” tag (indicating that you might need to tweak a few in-game settings).
With performance like this, the ROG Xbox Ally lineup looks set to bring the full PC gaming experience straight to your backpack