Mobile gaming is big nowadays and it is also starting to get a hold of traditional PC gamers thanks to handheld consoles. If you’ve been considering such a handheld that bridges console familiarity with PC flexibility, the ROG Xbox Ally powered by AMD’s Ryzen Z2 processor is one of the few devices designed to do that and it is currently at under $500 making it a very good deal (purchase link under the specs table down below)
The Ally boots directly into the Xbox full-screen interface, so if you’re already comfortable with Xbox controllers and menus, the transition is seamless. At the same time, because it runs Windows 11, you’re not locked into one ecosystem and can play titles across Steam, Epic, or other PC game stores.
The Ally uses a 7‑inch Full HD touchscreen with a fairly decent refresh rate of 120Hz. That means fast-paced games won’t suffer from motion blur, and you can still use the screen for desktop tasks when needed. The controls are modeled after Xbox Wireless Controllers, with contoured grips and balanced weight distribution. This can matter for longer sessions as the device should feel less fatiguing to hold. The chassis is redesigned with textured grips and other such features.
Internally, Asus uses its Zero Gravity cooling system and the company touts that it keeps performance stable whether the device is upright, sideways, or tilted. Compared to the original ROG Ally, the Xbox Ally variant packs the AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor and a larger battery. This APU comprises a 4-core 8-thread Zen 2 chip and the integrated graphics is 8CU RDNA 2-based. Asus claims this combination improves efficiency and extends playtime away from a wall outlet.
The technical specifications of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally are given in the table below:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | ROG Xbox Ally (2025) RC73YA |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen Z2 A (2.8 GHz base, up to 3.8 GHz; 4 cores, 8 threads) |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Display | 7-inch Full HD (1920 × 1080) touchscreen (10-point), 16:9 aspect ratio, 120 Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, FreeSync Premium, Gorilla Glass protection |
| Memory | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s), dual-channel, on-board |
| Storage | 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 (2280), user-upgradeable with standard 2280 drive |
| Battery | 60 Wh |
| Audio | Dual Smart Amp speakers |
| Cooling | ROG Intelligent Cooling with Zero Gravity thermal system |
| Controls and durability | Xbox-style layout; thumbsticks rated for 5 million rotations; D-pad and shoulder buttons for 1 million presses; ABXY buttons for 10 million presses |
| Connectivity | USB-C with DisplayPort output; Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi support |
| External peripherals | Supports external monitor via USB‑C; keyboard and mouse via Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi; recommended with ROG Bulwark Dock (2025) DG300 or other 130W-capable dock |
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