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Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally

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The ROG Xbox Ally is a Windows gaming handheld released in 2025 by Asus & Microsoft. It is built around the AMD Ryzen Z2 A with 16 GB LPDDR5X (6400 MT/s), has a 7.0 inch IPS Touchscreen 1920 x 1080 display, and uses a 60 Wh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is WIIU full speed, placing it in the high-end tier for PC games and high-end emulation. Notable hardware features include active cooling, video output, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4 support.

How far can it go?

Runs everything up to Wii U at full speed, and pushes as far as PlayStation 3 with some compromises.

A
GB
A
NES
A
Genesis
A
GBA
A
SNES
A
PS1
A
DS
A
N64
A
Dreamcast
A
PSP
A
Saturn
A
GameCube
A
3DS
A
Wii
A
PS2
B+
Switch
A
Wii U
C
PS3
Full speedGreatPlayableBarelyWon't run

Specifications

Chip (SoC)AMD Ryzen Z2 A
CPUAMD Zen 2
GPUAMD RDNA 2
RAM16 GB LPDDR5X (6400 MT/s)
Screen size7.0 inch
Screen typeIPS Touchscreen
Resolution1920 x 1080
PPI314.7 PPI
Refresh rate120 Hz
Aspect ratio16:9
Battery60 Wh
CoolingHeatpipe Dual Fans Ventilation cutouts
StorageInternal 512 GB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
ConnectivityWiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
SpeakersDual Stereo Front facing
Charge portUSB-C x2 Top facing
Video outputUSB-C video out Top facing
Audio out3.5mm Headphone Top facing
Dimensions290.8 mm x 121.5 mm x 50.7mm
Weight670 grams
ShellPlastic
ColorsWhite

Firmware & OS

Operating systems and custom firmware this device can run — the best pick depends on what you want (easy setup, performance, battery, or game ecosystem):

Compare prices & buy

from $599

$599

Often sold by: Xbox.com · Best Buy

See also

Emulation breakdown

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