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If the Leaks Are True, ROG Xbox Ally’s Price Could Be Anything but an Ally

EUROPE, JUL 14 – Asus's own website accidentally revealed European prices for the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, with the base model at €599 and the premium model at €899, signaling a premium market entry.

  • Microsoft and Asus announced two new Xbox-branded handhelds, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, last month, designed as upgraded versions of Asus's ROG Ally devices.
  • This announcement follows a five-year gap without new Xbox hardware and comes amid a crowded handheld market where Microsoft relies on partners like Asus due to its own first-party delay.
  • Leaked prices list the ROG Xbox Ally at €599 and the more powerful ROG Xbox Ally X at €899 , with pre-orders expected in August and a likely October 2025 release.
  • The devices run a Windows variant built around the Xbox app and support multiple game stores, but Microsoft has not confirmed support for smaller launchers or emulators, and tariffs may affect final prices.
  • If these prices hold, the ROG Xbox Ally will target higher budgets, potentially limiting affordability and raising doubts about Microsoft's investment, though the handheld launch could significantly impact the gaming portable market.
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hobbyconsolas.com broke the news in on Monday, July 14, 2025.
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