New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- The handheld gaming space isn't slowing down. After months of speculation, ASUS and Xbox have confirmed the arrival of the ROG Xbox Ally and its beefier sibling, the ROG Xbox Ally X, both set to launch on October 16, 2025.

Pricing is still under wraps, but leaks point to around $550 for the Ally and $900 or more for the Ally X, depending on the market. That makes them more expensive than the original ROG Ally (2023), which started around $599 but later saw discounts.

The 2023 ROG Ally was ASUS's first serious swing at handheld PCs. It ran on AMD's Z1 and Z1 Extreme chips, had a 7-inch 1080p 120 Hz display, and positioned itself as a Windows-based rival to the Steam Deck. While praised for raw performance, it drew c...