ASUS and Microsoft have already introduced two new handheld gaming PC in India ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, which is an indication that they are making a significant move into the portable game market. Pre-orders will start October 7 and retail availability will start October 16, 2025.
The base ROG Xbox Alley will sell at $ 840 in India and the more powerful Alley X will sell at $ 1380 ASUS is selling through both authorized dealers, ASUS/ROG exclusive stores, online on ASUS eShop, Amazon, Vijay Sales and other retailers.
Specs & Features
The handhelds come with Windows 11 Home, which provide access to PC games, Xbox Game Pass, and other gaming ecosystems on Windows.
ROG Xbox Ally: is powered by an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory, 512 GB of M.2 SSD memory, and has a stepped-down 60 Wh battery.
ROG Xbox Ally X: is powered by AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 24 GB LPDDR5X RAM, 1 TB M.2 SSD and has 80 Wh of battery capacity.
Each of the devices has a 7-inch Full HD (1080p) 120 Hz refresh, and 120 Hz variable refresh (AMD FreeSync Premium) display. The Ally X incorporates richer haptic feedback impulse triggers.
Regarding connectivity, they both have USB-C ports (with DisplayPort compatibility), microSD card readers, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, and normal audio jack. An external GPU expansion of the Ally X model is also supported through XG Mobile to provide the higher-end graphical performance.
Potential Gaming and Potential Markets.
The ROG Xbox Ally is entering a competitive market of handhelds, with the Steam Deck and other PCs. According to the reviewers, the Ally X can dominate the overall performance regarding the AAA titles, due to the better chip and memory setup. Its ability to upgrade (via M.2 SSD slots) might distinguish it compared to even more closed handhelds.
The expensive cost, especially in the case of Ally X, however, may restrict its usage among the mainstream Indian gamers who are used to less expensive console or mobile gaming. The failure/success will depend on the support of ASUS and other partners to local software, update of firmware, compatibility to games, and peripheral ecosystems.
With proper marketing and well-intended support, these ASUS handhelds can be used to trigger the development of PC gaming in India, where gamers will be able to carry high-end titles anywhere.
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