Leaked Prices for ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Ally X Suggest Comparable Range to Current Models — Spotted at 599 and 899 Euros in the EU

Alright, so here’s the scoop on the new fancy handhelds from Asus. Apparently, someone got a sneak peek at the prices for these ROG Xbox gadgets — the Ally and its fancier sibling, the Ally X. And, get this, if those leaks are to be believed (because who really knows until it’s official), you might be shelling out about €599 for the Ally. That’s, uh, around $700 for those keeping track. The Ally X? A cool €899, or roughly $1,050 if you convert it in your head while trying not to spill your coffee.

Now, if you’re thinking, “Hey, I’ve heard of the ROG stuff before,” you’re right. Prices aren’t wildly off from the other models floating around Europe. Imagine paying between €500 to €700 for these currently — fun right? A bit of small print here though: these prices don’t always translate perfectly across the globe. Why, you ask? Oh, the usual suspects: taxes, imports, magical market forces, and whatnot. No concrete word from Asus just yet, so maybe hold off on smashing your piggy bank.

Anyway, apparently, Asus got all buddy-buddy with Microsoft — probably over some fancy coffee in a boardroom — to cook up these Xbox-branded handhelds. Picture this: they’ve got this gripy, contoured thing going on, which they say could be the comfiest one yet, even if it’s chunkier. Imagine trying it and feeling like you’re holding a mini spaceship. Oh, impulse triggers too? Cool for haptic feedback — though I’m not entirely sure what haptic really means. Google might know.

Okay, okay, diving into specs, and no, I’m not fluent in tech-speak, but here goes. The Ally X is supposed to pack a punch with AMD’s latest super-duper Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme — with all these cores and threads. Memory’s like a huge 24GB party, and a massive 1TB storage — not like I have that much space on my home PC. Plus, it’s got some next-gen Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and, you know, ports. Batteries included — 80Wh if you need specifics.

Ally, on the other hand, well, comes with its own set of impressive (but slightly less flashy) stats. A bit less memory, less storage, and smaller battery — but hey, still has that sweet display. Oh, did I mention a dedicated Xbox button? Because who doesn’t love a shortcut to the action, right?

Anyway, they’re running on Windows 11, so you’re all set to dive right into that Xbox-esque interface. But if you’re a rebel wanting Steam or Epic — no one’s stopping you.

Oh, and if you’re keepin’ your eyes peeled for software updates, Microsoft’s throwing in a new Xbox app version. Imagine managing all your game libraries from different stores on one interface — sounds neat, if it makes the cut.

So there you have it — the lowdown on Asus’s latest collab handhelds. Maybe it’s what you need, or maybe it isn’t. Who knows? Just remember — prices and specs might change with the wind. Cheers!