The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X is a high-performance handheld gaming PC released in 2024, co-developed by ROG and Xbox. It features the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor (Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture), 24GB LPDDR5x-8000 RAM, and an 80Wh battery, offering extended gameplay and improved thermal efficiency. The device includes a 7-inch FHD (1920x1080) 120Hz IPS touchscreen with 500 nits brightness, dual USB-C ports (one with Thunderbolt 4), Wi-Fi 6E, and support for up to 1TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage.
It runs Windows 11 Home, enabling access to Steam, Xbox Game Pass, Epic, GOG, and other platforms. The ROG Ally X comes with 3 months of Game Pass Ultimate and supports Xbox Play Anywhere, cloud gaming, and remote console play. Designed for comfort, it has taller grips, refined macro keys, and a balanced weight of 1.49 lbs (678g).
Available in Canada at retailers like Best Buy Canada and Amazon.ca, the ROG Ally X is priced at $1,000 CAD (or $1,299.99 at Best Buy, likely due to regional pricing or bundle differences). It is widely praised as one of the best all-around portable Windows handhelds for gamers, particularly for its faster RAM, large battery, and strong performance.