Looking for the ultimate handheld gaming console in South Africa? The wait is over. ASUS ROG has officially opened pre-orders for the ROG Ally Xbox Edition and its powerhouse sibling, the ROG Ally X Xbox Edition.
Built in collaboration with Xbox and powered by Windows 11, these devices pack your entire Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library into a sleek, portable unit. Think console-quality performance you can actually throw in your backpack.
Pricing & Where to Buy
Pre-orders opened today (26 September 2025). Here’s the breakdown:
ROG Ally Xbox Edition (512GB) — R12 999
ROG Ally X Xbox Edition (1TB) — R18 999
Available from: ASUS Estore, Makro, Computer Mania, Incredible, Game, Evetech, Amazon, and BT Games.
Stock is limited at launch, so if you want to be among the first South Africans with next-gen handheld gaming in your hands, now’s the time.
Updated Spec Sheet
Here’s the quick-glance comparison of the two models:
| Feature | ROG Ally Xbox Edition | ROG Ally X Xbox Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A | AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Extreme |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon™ Graphics | AMD Radeon™ Graphics |
| Display | 7″ FHD (1080p) 120 Hz Touchscreen | 7″ FHD (1080p) 120 Hz Touchscreen |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 24 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD (M.2 2280) |
| Battery | 40 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Game Pass | 3 Months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate | 3 Months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate |
| Colour | Exclusive Xbox White Edition | Stealth Black |
| Ports | USB-C & XG Mobile Support | Improved Port Layout & Cooling |
Why This Matters for SA Gamers
Both handhelds come with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate pre-installed, giving you instant access to hundreds of AAA and indie games. Play on the go, at home, or hook it up to your TV for couch co-op — the Ally series delivers console-quality gaming anywhere. Whether you’re diving into blockbuster titles or exploring indie gems, this is the portable Windows gaming console South Africa has been waiting for. Handheld gaming has just levelled up. If you’re tired of cloud-gaming lag and want true console-level performance in your hands — plus access to your entire Game Pass library — the ROG Ally Xbox Edition and Ally X are your ticket.
With stock limited for launch, pre-order now to avoid FOMO.
For more info and full specs, head to rog.asus.com/za or follow @asusrog_za for updates.
