ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced that ROG Ally, a new Windows 11 gaming handheld, will be released on June 13, 2023 with pre-orders open now.
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Open Pre-Order, ASUS ROG Ally Releases June 2023
According to the press release, ASUS ROG Ally “offers Full HD (FHD) gaming on the go and is capable of running modern AAA games faster and smoother than any other handheld on the market”.
Running Windows 11, this handheld can play any game from any platform and includes 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Interestingly, you can play solo, connect to a TV to play with friends, or up the ante with the ROG XG Mobile external GPU suite for the ultimate gaming experience.
With the ROG Gaming Charger Dock, gamers can connect ASUS ROG Ally to a TV and charge it at the same time, making it possible to play together on the couch and compete with additional controllers.
ASUS ROG Ally is powered by the latest Ryzen Z1 Series processors from AMD. Built on the “Zen 4” architecture combined with AMD RDNA 3 architecture-based graphics, Ryzen Z1 Extreme processors rival the power of gaming consoles, with 8 cores, 16 threads, and up to 8.6 teraflops of graphics processing power.
According to ASUS ROG, AMD Ryzen Z1 variants will be available in 2023 with 6 cores and 12 threads. Both models support AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution and AMD Radeon Super Resolution technologies.
Our team has spent over a decade developing the technology required to enable the Ryzen Z1 Series processors. Working with visionary partners like ROG, we’ve designed a platform that redefines mobile gaming. We’re excited for gamers to experience the first device powered by Ryzen Z1 Series processors with the launch of ROG Ally.
Renato Fragale, Senior Director of Product Management for the Consumer and Gaming Client Business at AMD
ASUS ROG Ally is powered by the ROG Zero Gravity thermal system which uses a dual-fan system with ultrathin heatsink fins and high-friction heat pipes to ensure Ally stays cool in any orientation.
In addition, the handheld also features a 120 Hz FHD (1080p) touchscreen with AMD FreeSync Premium technology. The screen also has a maximum brightness of 500 nits, allowing gamers to easily track the action in more challenging environments, such as outdoors.
This touchscreen display also serves to allow seamless navigation of Windows 11 when gamers need to change settings or install the next game.
The Ryzen Z1 Extreme model equipped with 512 GB of storage will be available for pre-order starting May 11, 2023 and available for sale for 699 USD on June 13, 2023. The ROG Ally model with a Ryzen Z1 processor and 512 GB SSD will be available later this year for 599 USD.
Gamers can also pick up the ROG XG Mobile with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU for $1,999 USD or the XG Mobile with AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT for $799 USD.
Partnering with Top Game Publishers
ASUS ROG has collaborated with Microsoft, game publishers and individual studios to ensure that gamers using ASUS ROG Ally get the best experience possible.
According to ASUS ROG, “full support for Steam, EA App, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, Epic Games Store, GOG Galaxy 2.0, Android and other gaming platforms ensures that no matter where users download their games, Ally is there to help”.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have access to hundreds of games, including popular games like Minecraft Legends, Grounded, Age of Empire IV, and many more. With ROG Ally and Game Pass Ultimate, we can’t wait for people to discover and play their next favorite game on the go, whether it’s playing native PC games with Windows or streaming console games with Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Roanne Sones, CVP, Head of Xbox Hardware
ASUS ROG is also working with Xbox Game Studios, Capcom, HoYoverse, Level Infinite, 505 Games, Team 17, Nacon, Techland, Squanch Games, and Fatshark to deliver the ultimate gaming experience on ASUS ROG Ally.
ASUS ROG Ally Specifications
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Extreme Processor CPU: “Zen 4″ architecture with 4 nm process, 8-core / 16-threads, 24 MB total cache, up to 5.10 GHz boost GPU: AMD Radeon™ Graphics ( AMD RDNA™ 3, 12 CUs, up to 2.7 GHz, up to 8.6 Teraflops) Power: 9-30W | AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Processor CPU: “Zen 4” architecture with 4 nm process, 6-core / 12-threads, 22 MB total cache, up to 4.90 GHz boost GPU: AMD Radeon™ Graphics ( AMD RDNA™ 3, 4 CUs, up to 2.5 GHz, up to 2.8 Teraflops) Power: 9-30W |
| Display | 7″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, IPS-level glossy display 500 nits peak brightness sRGB:100% Gorilla® Glass Victus™ Gorilla® Glass DXC Touchscreen (10-point multi-touch) Refresh Rate:120 Hz Response Time:7 ms Support Dolby Vision HDR AMD FreeSync™ Premium | |
| Memory | 16 GB LPDDR5 on board (6400 MT/s dual channel) | |
| Storage | 512 GB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD (2230) | |
| I/O Ports | 1 x 3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack | |
| 1 x ROG XG Mobile Interface and USB Type-C® combo port (with USB 3.2 Gen 2, supports DisplayPort™ 1.4) | ||
| 1 x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC) | ||
| Control and Input | Gamepad controls: A B X Y buttons D-pad L & R Hall Effect analog triggers L & R bumpers View button Menu button Command Center button Armoury Crate button 2 x assignable grip buttons Thumbsticks: 2 x full-size analog sticks with capacitive touch Haptics: HD haptics Gyro: 6-Axis IMU | |
| Audio | AI noise-canceling technology | |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Hi-Res certification | ||
| Built-in array microphone | ||
| 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology | ||
| Network and Communication | Triple band WiFi 6E (802.11ax) 2 x 2 Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| Battery | 40 Wh | |
| Power Supply | 65 W USB Type-C® PD 3.0 power supply Adapter: 65 W AC Adapter, Output: 20 V DC, 3.25 A, 65 W, Input: 100~240 V AC 50 / 60 Hz universal | |
| AURA SYNC | Yes | |
| Weight | ~608 g | |
| Dimensions | 28.0 x 11.1 x 2.12 ~ 3.24 cm | |
| Xbox Game Pass | 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included | |
| Security | Built-in Fingerprint Sensor Microsoft Pluton security processor |