ROG Xbox Ally pre-orders are finally about to open, and the wait won’t be much longer. Microsoft and Asus have already set October 16 as the launch date for both the ROG Xbox Ally and the more powerful ROG Xbox Ally X. Now, Asus has teased that pre-orders for the handheld are “dropping soon,” with a countdown set to end today at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT (September 25). Expect pricing and full pre-order details to be revealed as the countdown ends.
The tease specifically mentions the white ROG Xbox Ally. There’s no direct mention of the ROG Xbox Ally X in the post, which suggests the X model’s pre-orders might follow shortly after. While the post hasn’t appeared on the US ROG account at the time of writing, the Singapore account has shared it as a story, pointing to a staggered rollout of marketing across regions.
Pricing has been the big question, with several hints surfacing over the past month. Reports have placed the ROG Xbox Ally somewhere between $500 and $600. A brief retail listing pegged the standard model at $550 and the ROG Xbox Ally X at $900. In the UK, leaked promo materials suggested £500 for the non-X version, roughly $667 USD. Official pricing will be confirmed when pre-orders go live.
Specs are shaping up to be a major draw for both handheld gaming PCs. The ROG Xbox Ally is expected to use AMD’s Ryzen Z2A paired with a 60Wh battery, while the ROG Xbox Ally X steps up to the Ryzen Z2 Extreme and an 80Wh battery for longer sessions. Both models share a 7-inch 1080p display running at 120Hz with 500 nits of brightness, plus dual USB Type-C ports for flexible connectivity.
If you’ve been eyeing a high-refresh 1080p handheld with desktop-class AMD silicon, set a reminder for tonight’s countdown. With pre-orders opening and pricing finally going public, you’ll be able to lock in a unit ahead of the October 16 release date and choose between the standard Ally or the higher-end Ally X based on performance needs and battery life.
