The ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X are now available for pre-order — launching on October 16 at $599 (£499) and $999 (£799) respectively. That is indeed a steep price (especially on the X), but given the demand, I don’t see these hanging around for long.
Because in my own testing, they’re two of the best Windows 11 handhelds you can buy. It’s honestly surprising how much extra performance you can experience when you get that bloated desktop OS out of the way. The AMD Ryzen Z2A in the standard Ally manages to handle indie and some AAA titles well, while the Ryzen Z2 AI Extreme eats any game for breakfast.
When Microsoft says it’s a portable Xbox, they meant it — an easy-to-use console UI gets out of the way and lets you jump straight into your games with zero fuss. Of course, there are cheaper options (and I’ll talk about them a little further down). But for now, here’s where you can pick up your shiny new Allies.
Where to buy ROG Xbox Ally in U.S.
Where to buy ROG Xbox Ally in U.K.
What are the cheaper alternatives?
Those prices are a little steep, and so far, I’ve not heard anything about any Black Friday deals coming on these handhelds. So what are the alternatives? Yes! Here’s what I’d recommend instead, while saving yourself plenty of money.
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