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Overview
The ROG Xbox Ally is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from Asus & Microsoft with a 7.0-inch 1920×1080 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Windows 11. It is best suited for PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP, with support listed up to Switch.
- Screen
- 7.0 inch IPS
- Chipset
- AMD Ryzen Z2 A
- RAM
- 16 GB LPDDR5
- Battery
- 60 Wh
- Weight
- 670 grams
- OS
- Windows 11
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genexcellent
- N64Excellent
- DSExcellent
- PSPExcellent
- DreamcastExcellent
- SaturnExcellent
- 6th genexcellent
- GameCubeExcellent
- WiiExcellent
- PS2Excellent
- Modernmixed
- 3DSExcellent
- Wii UExcellent
- PS3Playable
- SwitchGood
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
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Specifications
General
- Released
- October 2025
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Windows 11
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 7.0 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 314.7 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- AMD Ryzen Z2 A
- CPU
- AMD Zen 2, 4 cores, 2.8 GHz (up to 3.8 GHz)
- GPU
- AMD RDNA 2, ?
- RAM
- 16 GB LPDDR5 LPDDR5
- Storage
- Internal 512 GB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
- Architecture
- x86-64
Battery and build
- Battery
- 60 Wh
- Weight
- 670 grams
- Dimensions
- 290.8 mm x 121.5 mm x 50.7mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L3/R3, Analog L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
- Extra buttons
- Xbox, View, Menu, Command Center, Library, Volume +-, 2x programmable back buttons
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally emulate?
The Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally plays systems up to Switch well. It is at its best with PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP.
Can the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally play Switch games?
Yes. Switch performance on the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally is rated good in our catalog. Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
How much does the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally cost?
The Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally typically sells for around $599, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally run?
The Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally ships with Windows 11.
What screen does the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally have?
It has a 7.0 inch IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, running at 1920 x 1080 at 314.7 PPI.
When was the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally released?
Asus & Microsoft released the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally in October 2025.
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