Following overwhelming global anticipation, South African gamers can now secure their next-generation handheld gaming consoles — built in collaboration with Xbox and Windows 11 to deliver unmatched power, portability, and play-anywhere access to Game Pass Ultimate.
Pricing and Availability
Pre-orders for both models are officially open starting 26th September 2025 and will be available at the following recommended retail prices:
- ROG Ally Xbox Edition (Z1 Extreme, 512GB): R12 999
- ROG Ally X Xbox Edition (Z1 Extreme, 1TB): R18 999
Pre-orders can be placed at the following participating retailers:
- ASUS Estore
- Makro
- Computer Mania
- Incredible
- Game
- Evetech
- Amazon
- BT Games
Specifications Overview
| Feature | ROG Ally Xbox Edition | ROG Ally X Xbox Edition |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| Graphics | AMD RDNA 3 Graphics | AMD RDNA 3 Graphics |
| Display | 7″ FHD (1080p) 120Hz Touchscreen | 7″ FHD (1080p) 120Hz Touchscreen |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5 | 24GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD | 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD (M.2 2280) |
| Battery | 40Wh | 80Wh |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Game Pass Included | 3 Months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate | 3 Months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate |
| Colour | Exclusive Xbox White Edition | Stealth Black |
| USB-C & XG Mobile Support | Yes | Improved port layout & cooling system |
Play Anywhere. Anytime. With Xbox Game Pass.
Both the ROG Ally Xbox Edition and Ally X come pre-installed with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, offering instant access to hundreds of high-quality games from Xbox Studios and more — playable on the go, at home, or connected to your TV. Whether you’re diving into AAA titles or exploring indie gems, the Ally series delivers console-quality gaming in the palm of your hand.
With limited launch quantities available, South African gamers are encouraged to secure their ROG Ally Xbox Edition or Ally X today to be among the first to experience a new era of portable Windows gaming.
