In mid-October 2025, Asus brought two new handheld gaming machines to India, the ROG Xbox Ally and the higher-end ROG Xbox Ally X, each built with Xbox and powered by AMD's Ryzen Z-series chips. The arrival of portable machines that try to feel like consoles marks a quiet step in a long human effort to carry serious play out of the living room and into the hand. Priced at Rs. 69,990 and Rs. 1,14,990, they speak as much to who can afford to play anywhere as to what the hardware can do. For Indian players, the choice now sits between a lighter, more modest device and a heavier, more capable one.
Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Handhelds Go on Sale in India, Starting at Rs. 69,990
A Windows handheld that boots like a console
Mark
So what actually launched here?
Mimi
Two handhelds, the ROG Xbox Ally at Rs. 69,990 and the Ally X at Rs. 1,14,990. Both have a 7-inch, 120Hz Full HD screen and AMD Ryzen Z-series chips.
Mark
That's a big price gap. What does the extra money buy?
Mimi
A Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chip instead of the Z2 A, 24GB of RAM instead of 16GB, 1TB of storage instead of up to 512GB, and an 80Wh battery instead of 60Wh. It's 45 grams heavier, at 715 grams.
Luke
Worth noting those are spec-sheet numbers. Nothing in the reporting says how either device performs in games or how long the battery lasts in practice.
Mark
And the Xbox part? Is it a console?
Mimi
No, it runs Windows 11 Home. But it boots into a full-screen Xbox-style interface, so you reach games and settings without the regular desktop.
Luke
Right, and the source doesn't say whether you can still reach the desktop easily, only that you don't have to start there.
Mark
Why does the accessory list matter?
Mimi
It shows Asus expects people to move between setups. There's a 7-in-1 dock with HDMI and Ethernet, plus cases and bags, and more accessories are promised in coming weeks.
Luke
Prices for those accessories aren't given, so we can't say what a full setup would cost.
O Pulso
- Two handhelds, priced from Rs. 69,990 to Rs. 1,14,990, have landed in India, forcing buyers to choose between affordability and raw power.
- Both machines run full Windows 11 yet skip the desktop entirely, booting into an Xbox-style screen that aims to make a PC feel like a console.
- The Ally X pushes further with 24GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and an 80Wh battery, adding weight but promising longer and stronger sessions.
- Asus is answering the market with a crowd of accessories, from docks and cases to backpacks, with more ROG gear promised in the coming weeks.
In mid-October 2025, Asus brought two new handheld gaming machines to India, the ROG Xbox Ally and the higher-end ROG Xbox Ally X, each built with Xbox and powered by AMD's Ryzen Z-series chips. The arrival of portable machines that try to feel like consoles marks a quiet step in a long human effort to carry serious play out of the living room and into the hand. Priced at Rs. 69,990 and Rs. 1,14,990, they speak as much to who can afford to play anywhere as to what the hardware can do. For Indian players, the choice now sits between a lighter, more modest device and a heavier, more capable one.
Asus has placed two new handheld gaming machines on sale in India this week, and the price gap between them tells the story of who each is meant for. The ROG Xbox Ally sells for Rs. 69,990, while the more powerful ROG Xbox Ally X asks Rs. 1,14,990. Both were built together with Xbox and run on AMD Ryzen Z-series processors. They can be bought through ASUS and ROG stores, Vijay Sales, Amazon, Flipkart and the ASUS eShop.
The two machines look nearly alike on the surface. Each has a 7-inch Full HD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, anti-reflective coating, Gorilla Glass protection, and grips with a palm rest meant to ease long play sessions. The real differences lie inside. The standard model carries 16GB of RAM, up to 512GB of storage and a 60Wh battery, weighing 670 grams. The Ally X offers 24GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and an 80Wh battery, at 715 grams.
Both run Windows 11 Home but do not open to the familiar desktop. Instead, they start in a full-screen, console-style interface, so players reach their games directly. Asus has also released accessories for players who move between setups, including a 7-in-1 dock, a travel bag, a water-resistant case that doubles as a stand, and backpacks. More ROG accessories are expected soon.
Two new handheld gaming machines from Asus went on sale in India this week, and the pricing tells you quickly who each one is for. The ROG Xbox Ally costs Rs. 69,990. The ROG Xbox Ally X, the higher-specification model, costs Rs. 1,14,990. Both were developed in collaboration with Xbox and are built around AMD Ryzen Z-series processors.
Buyers can find them in several places: ASUS and ROG Exclusive Stores, Vijay Sales, and online through Amazon, Flipkart and the ASUS eShop. Asus describes the launch as an expansion of its gaming lineup, pairing performance-oriented hardware with a portable form.
The two devices share a good deal. Each has a 7-inch Full HD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an anti-reflective coating and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Both have textured grips and a palm rest, which Asus says are meant to make long sessions more comfortable to hold.
The differences sit underneath. The standard ROG Xbox Ally runs on the AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, with 16GB of RAM, up to 512GB of storage and a 60Wh battery. It weighs 670 grams. The Ally X steps up to the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, with 24GB of RAM, 1TB of internal storage and an 80Wh battery. The larger battery and extra capacity bring its weight to 715 grams.
Both run Windows 11 Home, but they do not open onto the usual desktop. They start in a customised, Xbox-optimized full-screen interface with a console-style layout, so players can reach their games and settings directly without switching out of the standard desktop mode. That design choice is meant to make a Windows handheld feel closer to a console.
Asus has also introduced accessories for people who move between setups. The ROG Bulwark Dock DG300 is a 7-in-1 hub with HDMI, USB-C, USB-A, Ethernet and audio ports, supporting output up to 4K and 8K. The BC3004 ROG Slash Sling Bag 4.0 is an 8-litre PU leather travel bag with quick-access storage. The ROG Xbox Ally 2-in-1 Premium Case is water-resistant and doubles as a stand. ROG Ranger Gaming Backpacks come in capacities from 22L to 35L, with multiple compartments for gear.
Asus says more ROG-branded accessories will arrive in the coming weeks, which could help buyers build out a fuller setup for gaming at home and on the move.
Citações Notáveis
Asus plans to roll out additional ROG-branded accessories in the coming weeks.— Asus, as reported by Hindustan Times
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