The ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X are now available for pre-order — launching on October 16 at $599 (£499) and $999 (£799) respectively. That is indeed a steep price (especially on the X). But given the demand, I don’t see these hanging around for long.
In my book, these are hands-down two of the best Windows 11 gaming handhelds you can buy right now. And trust me — the performance boost you get when you kick that bloated desktop OS to the curb is almost shocking. The AMD Ryzen Z2A in the standard Ally breezes through indie games (and even dips its toes into AAA waters), while the Ryzen Z2 AI Extreme is basically a monster that chews through blockbusters like it’s at an all-you-can-eat buffet.
When Microsoft said this thing was a “portable Xbox,” they weren’t joking. The sleek console-style UI steps aside so you can dive straight into your library with zero hassle — no Windows pop-ups trying to sell you OneDrive, no random updates at the worst possible moment. Just pure gaming bliss.
Sure, there are cheaper handhelds out there (I’ll get into those a bit later). But right now, the real question is: where can you snag a shiny new ROG Ally without selling your kidney? Don’t worry — bargain-hunting is basically my superpower, and I’ve already tracked down the best places to buy one.
Where to buy ROG Xbox Ally in U.S.
- Best Buy: check stock
- Amazon: check stock
- Walmart: check stock
- Asus: check stock
Where to buy ROG Xbox Ally in U.K.
- Xbox: check stock
- Amazon: check stock
- Argos: check stock
- Currys: check stock
- Asus: check stock
U.S. Pre-order links
U.K. Pre-order links
What are the cheaper alternatives?
Those prices are a little steep, and so far, I’ve not heard anything about any Black Friday deals coming on these handhelds. So what are the alternatives? Yes! Here’s what I’d recommend instead, while saving yourself plenty of money.
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