ROG Ally X

Asus

ROG Ally X

$799High-End

Handheld · Horizontal · Windows 11

Good for

PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP

Support listed to

Switch

OS

Windows 11

Released

Jul 2024

The ROG Ally X is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from Asus 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. It typically sells for around $799.

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Emulation

Runs all 18 tested systems at excellent quality. A top-tier performer.

Mid-generation systems

Excellent

5 of 5 systems listed as playable or better

Modern systems

Excellent

4 of 4 systems listed as playable or better

Classic systems

Excellent

6 of 6 systems listed as playable or better

Sixth-generation systems

Excellent

3 of 3 systems listed as playable or better

Excellent
DS3DSGBAN64NESPS1PS2PS3PSPWiiSNESWii USaturnSwitchGenesisGame BoyGameCubeDreamcast

Emulation source notes

  • 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

Specifications

Display

Screen

7.0 inch

Aspect ratio

16:9

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Pixel density

314.7 PPI

Panel

IPS

Refresh rate

120 Hz

Performance

Chipset

AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme

CPU

AMD Zen 4

CPU clock

3.3 GHz - 5.1 GHz

CPU cores

8

CPU threads

16

GPU

AMD Radeon 780M

GPU clock

2.7 GHz

RAM

24 GB LPDDR5X

Storage

Internal 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, External MicroSD

Architecture

x86-64

Build

Battery

80 Wh

Weight

678 grams

Dimensions

280.2 mm x 114 mm x 36.9 mm

Material

Plastic

Charge port

USB-C x2

Controls

Shoulder buttons

Stacked

D-pad

Left

Thumbsticks

Symmetrical

Extra buttons

M1/M2 buttons on back, Volume +-, Power/fingerprint, View, Menu, Command Center, Armoury Crate

Features

WiFi WiFi 6EBluetooth Bluetooth 5.4USB-CHDMI OutSD CardAudio JackStereo SpeakerAnalog SticksL1/R1L2/R2 TriggersAnalog TriggersL3/R3 ClickableTouch ScreenGyroscopeVolume ButtonsErgonomic GripActive CoolingRumble

FAQ

What systems can the Asus ROG Ally X emulate?
The Asus ROG Ally X plays systems up to Switch at excellent quality. It is at its best with PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP.
Can the Asus ROG Ally X play Switch games?
Yes. Switch performance on the Asus ROG Ally X is rated excellent in our catalog. Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
How much does the Asus ROG Ally X cost?
The Asus ROG Ally X typically sells for around $799, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Asus ROG Ally X run?
The Asus ROG Ally X ships with Windows 11.
What screen does the Asus ROG Ally X 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 ROG Ally X released?
Asus released the Asus ROG Ally X in July 2024.

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