ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced the availability of the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X in the Philippines. Featuring cutting-edge AMD Ryzen Z2 Series processors, the newest handheld consoles to hit the market are built from the ground up with improved ergonomics and seamless player-first user experience.
Developed in partnership with the incredible team at Xbox, the new ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X offer best-in-class ergonomics and a full-screen Xbox experience that marries the best of Xbox and PC gaming in one cohesive package.
The ROG Xbox Ally features an AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor with impressive power efficiency, while the ROG Xbox Ally X boasts the new AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor for enhanced gaming performance.
All-day comfort
The ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X feature a completely redesigned chassis. Gaming on a handheld is a very personal experience, and comfort in the hand is a key pillar of a well-designed device. With years of feedback on the original Ally and Ally X, the ROG Xbox Ally series offers a more comfortable grip than ever, inspired by Xbox. With a redesigned palm rest and texturing patterns to keep gamers locked on target, the ROG Xbox Ally series truly raises the bar for comfort with a handheld gaming device.
The ROG Xbox Ally X also features impulse triggers, improving the haptics in supported games. These triggers allow for more nuance and immersion and are a feature that Xbox gamers have come to expect with their controllers. These devices are the most comfortable and immersive handhelds ever built by ROG.
Seamless software experience
While ROG Armoury Crate SE made the original Ally easy to use, ROG and Xbox aimed to make handheld gaming even more seamless on Windows 11. “We wanted to create an authentic Xbox experience in a handheld form factor,” explained Roanne Sones, CVP at Xbox. “With ROG, we made it happen on the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X.”
As soon as players power on the device, they enter the full-screen Xbox experience. Powered by Windows 11 underneath, this software has been optimized for the ROG Xbox Ally, reducing system overhead and offering easy joystick and button navigation. Quick access to settings and customizable widgets is available via Game Bar with a single press of the Xbox button. But with the full freedom of Windows 11 running under the hood, games and mods from other sources are still easily accessible. The ROG Xbox Ally series offers the power of Xbox, the craftsmanship of ROG, and the versatility of Windows, all in one cohesive device.
Efficiency and performance
The ROG Xbox Ally X features the new top-of-stack AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor, giving it plenty of horsepower even in AAA games. Combined with software optimizations from the new Xbox experience, the ROG Xbox Ally X stands ready to provide gamers with next-gen handheld performance.
“ASUS and AMD share a deep-rooted, decades-long commitment to innovation and co-engineering, pushing the boundaries of high-performance computing for gamers,” said Jack Huynh, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Computing and Graphics Group at AMD. “Advancing handheld PC gaming has been a personal passion for me, and our team was super excited to partner so naturally with Xbox and ASUS to take our vision even further. With ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, we are combining the best of AMD’s silicon, ASUS’s design expertise, and Xbox’s gaming ecosystem. Powered by the Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, the ROG Xbox Ally X delivers breathtaking graphics, extended battery life, and truly portable performance—empowering gamers everywhere to play without limits—anytime, anywhere.”
The ROG Xbox Ally offers console-caliber performance with its AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor. At the same time, its ultra-efficient design at low wattages, while its 60Wh battery produces improved battery life. Meanwhile, the ROG Xbox Ally X takes performance to greater heights, offering more room for graphical fidelity at higher framerates with the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor.
Both chips take full advantage of AMD’s latest software suite for graphics and performance improvements, including AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR), Radeon Super Resolution (RSR), and AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) frame generation, the latter of which can offer better framerates for improved smoothness.
Optimized for handheld
The team at Xbox has been hard at work behind the scenes, partnering with game studios to test and optimize thousands of PC titles for handheld compatibility. This new Handheld Compatibility Program ensures day-one users have the best experience possible on their ROG Xbox Ally handhelds. At launch, compatible games in the game library will sport Handheld Optimized or Mostly Compatible badges.
Handheld Optimized means that the game is ready to go — with default controller inputs, an intuitive text input method, accurate iconography, clear text legibility, and appropriate resolution in full-screen mode. Mostly Compatible means that the game may require minor in-game setting changes for an optimal experience on handheld.
The Xbox team is also bringing advanced shader delivery to the ROG Xbox Ally. This allows the Xbox app to preload a game’s shaders during download, so supported games will launch up to 10x faster, run more smoothly, and use less battery on first play. Xbox is working on adding this feature to even more games over time.
The ROG Xbox Ally X also features AMD’s cutting-edge Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor with a built-in NPU, which unlocks upcoming AI-powered features starting early next year — with more to come. These features include:
- Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR): a system-level feature that uses the power of the NPU to upscale games running at lower resolutions. This delivers high-resolution visuals and smooth framerates across a wide range of games, with no additional changes required from game developers.
- Highlight reels: AI captures standout gameplay moments — like epic boss battles or victories — and generates short replay clips to share with friends or on social channels.
A case designed for Xbox handhelds
Designed for the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, the ROG Xbox Ally 2-in-1 Premium Case is a hard-shell case created to protect the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X from the wear and tear of everyday life. The case features a water-resistant shell, weather-proof zipper design, and a soft inner lining – keeping the devices safe from unwanted spills and secure from sudden bumps. A detachable accessory pouch is included to carry the 65W charging adapter snugly and can be removed for ease of lightness.
Availability and Pre-order
Both the ROG Xbox Ally X, officially priced at PHP 56,995, and the ROG Xbox Ally, at PHP 36,995, will be available in the Philippines starting October 16, 2025, together with an exclusive Game Pass subscription and ASUS’s award-winning standard service package, which features a 2-year international warranty.
In addition, pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally Series are available at ASUS and ROG Exclusive Stores nationwide from October 7 to 16. The first 100 eligible entries for the Limited Pre-Order Bundle will receive a free ROG Xbox Ally 2-in-1 Premium Case worth PHP 2,995. Click the link to learn more about this exclusive program: https://ph.rog.gg/xboxallyseriespreorder2025.
| Product | Specifications | Inclusions | Pre-Order Bundle
*First 100 Eligible Entries |
Price |
| ROG Xbox Ally X (RC73XA) | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 1TB SSD, 24GB LPDDR5X Memory, Black | Game Pass Subscription, ASUS Standard Warranty | ROG Xbox Ally
2-in-1 Premium Case |
PHP 56,995 |
| ROG Xbox Ally (RC73YA) | AMD Ryzen Z2 A, 512GB SSD, 16GB LPDDR5X Memory, White | PHP 36,995 |