The ROG Xbox Ally, Microsoft’s first handheld gaming PC with the Xbox branding, is back down to record-low pricing, thanks to a huge Amazon deal. You can save $110 on this Asus-manufactured handheld right now and, with the Steam Deck out of stock for the moment, it might be one of the cheapest ways to be able to start gaming on-the-go right now.
Down to just $489.99, this entry-level sibling to the ROG Xbox Ally X is itself a refreshed and upgraded version of Asus’ earlier non-Xbox branded ROG Ally. This new release features an updated design that integrates the familiar contoured handgrips from an Xbox controller, along with one of AMD’s latest handheld Ryzen processors.
Save 18% ($110) Asus ROG Xbox Ally: was $599.99 now $489.99 at Amazon This entry-level ROG Xbox Ally handheld unlocks portable gaming at a budget-friendly price. It includes an AMD Ryzen Z2 A APU, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, as well as a 7-inch IPS touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate and VRR support. The Windows 11 device also includes the new Xbox Full Screen Experience for handhelds.
This base model ships with the AMD Ryzen Z2 A, a Zen 2-based APU featuring four cores and eight threads on the CPU side, while also integrated with an RDNA 2 GPU with eight cores, a boost clock speed of 3.8 GHz, and a thermal design power (TDP) range of between 6W and 20W. The TDP range gives you the flexibility to prioritise performance over battery life, depending on the game you’re playing, with different preset modes to switch between.
Swipe to scroll horizontally Specifications ROG Xbox Ally ROG Xbox Ally X Display 7-inch (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9 120Hz refresh rate FreeSync Premium Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection 7-inch (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9 120Hz refresh rate FreeSync Premium Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection CPU AMD Ryzen Z2 A AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Memory 16GB LPDDR5X-6400 24GB LPDDR5X-8000 Storage 512GB M.2 2280 SSD 1TB M.2 2280 SSD I/O -2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0
-1x UHS-II microSD card reader
-1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack -1x USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0, Thunderbolt 4 compatible
-1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0 -1x UHS-II microSD card reader -1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack Wireless connectivity Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4 Battery 60Wh 80Wh Operating system Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Weight 670g 715g
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