Recent leaks have provided gamers with potential insights into the launch date and pricing of the Xbox ROG Ally handheld. For some time, there have been speculations surrounding Xbox’s development of a handheld device that could compete with the Steam Deck and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This was officially confirmed during last week’s Xbox Games Showcase at the Summer Game Fest 2025. The new handheld is being created in collaboration with Asus, a well-known manufacturer that previously produced its own portable gaming device, the ROG Ally.
The Xbox ROG Ally handheld promises to enable players to carry their entire Xbox game libraries, including the extensive Xbox Game Pass collection, along with games from third-party platforms such as Steam, GOG, and Ubisoft Connect. Interestingly, this setup means that Xbox users may also have access to major PlayStation titles like God of War and Marvel’s Spider-Man, which have been released on Steam. Though an exact release date hasn’t been established, the initial announcement indicated a potential store launch during the holiday season of 2025. Gaming insider eXtas1s recently shared updates about the Xbox ROG Ally on their YouTube channel, citing information from two European retailers.
According to these sources, pre-orders for the handheld are expected to open in August, with the official launch set for October. The prices for the devices are estimated at €599 for the standard white Xbox Ally model and €899 for the enhanced Xbox Ally X model. While the estimated European prices could translate to about $692 and $1,039, respectively, it is important to note that these figures have not been confirmed. The two models differ in specifications, with the standard version featuring an AMD Ryzen X2A processor and 512 GB of storage, while the Xbox Ally X comes with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor and 1TB of storage.
Until more reliable information becomes available, gamers are advised to treat these details cautiously. Meanwhile, fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong are eagerly awaiting the handheld’s launch, as the game is expected to release before the Xbox ROG Ally.