Overview
The ROG Xbox Ally X20 is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from Asus & Microsoft with a 7.4-inch 1920×1080 OLED screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Windows 11. It is best suited for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS, with support listed up to Switch. It typically sells for around $1,300.
- Screen
- 7.4 inch OLED
- Chipset
- AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
- RAM
- 24 GB LPDDR5X
- Battery
- 80 Wh
- Weight
- 756 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
- Modernexcellent
- 3DSExcellent
- Wii UExcellent
- PS3Excellent
- SwitchExcellent
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: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 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: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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 2026
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Windows 11
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 7.4 inch OLED
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 297.69 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
- CPU
- AMD Zen 5, 8 cores, 2.0 GHz - 5.0 GHz
- GPU
- AMD RDNA 3.5, 2.9 GHz
- RAM
- 24 GB LPDDR5X
- Storage
- Internal 1 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
- Architecture
- x86-64
Battery and build
- Battery
- 80 Wh
- Weight
- 756 grams
- Dimensions
- 300 mm x 121 mm x 27.5 mm - 51.3 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- TMR sticks, L3/R3, Analog L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
- Extra buttons
- Xbox, View, Menu, Command Center, Action (screenshot), 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 X20 emulate?
The Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 plays systems up to Switch at excellent quality. It is at its best with Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS.
Can the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 play Switch games?
Yes. Switch performance on the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 is rated excellent in our catalog. Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
How much does the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 cost?
The Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 typically sells for around $1,300, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 run?
The Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 ships with Windows 11.
What screen does the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 have?
It has a 7.4 inch OLED display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, running at 1920 x 1080 at 297.69 PPI.
When was the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 released?
Asus & Microsoft released the Asus & Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X20 in October 2026.
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