Small surprise from the Xbox conference of the Summer Game Fest: we were able to discover the presentation of the Rog Xbox Ally portable console. Unfortunately, its price may cringe.
Rumors are cleared around the next portable consoles Signed Xbox. According to the well -known Extas1S leaker, the Xbox Ally et Ally X should arrive from October 2025. Better yet: it already talks about a date for pre -orders, as well as the prices of each model. And to believe the figures announced, this new adventure of Microsoft could well be debated.
Pre -orders in August, launch in October for the Xbox portable console?
In his last video, extas1s announces the opening of pre -orders from the month ofaugust. The official exit would be wedged to October 2025. In terms of prices, theXbox Ally would be offered to 499 dollars (or 599 euros), while his big sister, theXbox Ally Xwould reach the 799 dollarseither 899 euros. A significant price difference which reflects the difference in power and functionalities between the two models. Two machines, two approaches. One wants to be more accessible, the other more ambitious … and necessarily more expensive.
The Xbox Allyin its classic version, focuses on balance. She takes on a processor AMD Z2A Optimized, with a more modest configuration: less memory, reduced storage … The objective is clear: offer a portable machine capable of running the game pass at a lower cost. A direct competitor of the Steam Deck or future Switch 2.
Conversely, the Xbox Ally X plays in the big leagues. She joined a AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processoraccompanied by a dedicated IA accelerator. According to Roanne Sonesat the head of the Xbox Devices division, this component would manage intelligent functions without impacting the performance at stake. The GPU remains 100 % concentrated on the gameplay. A real high -end portable console.
First feedback with good impressions … but some doubts
When Summer Game Fest In Los Angeles, some journalists were able to take charge of the X version. Among them, Jon Clarkewhich talks about a “premium” machine, fast, well finished, and pleasant to use. The on -board Windows interface, however, raises some questions: how to easily install your games? What is the place of other services outside the Game Pass? Will the bone be able to remain discreet and fluid on a small touch screen?
This is a first for Microsoft. This collaboration with ASUS ROG marks the Very first material partnership from the Xbox brand. So far, the American firm has never entrusted a portable console to a third -party manufacturer. An important change of course.
And it’s no coincidence. According to several sources, the project of a 100 % Xbox portable console, developed internally, has been put aside. Microsoft therefore seems to prefer to test the terrain based on a recognized actor in the field of nomadic gaming PC.
A price that may cringe teeth
The question of the price remains central. Offer an Xbox machine to Almost 900 eurosas powerful as it is risky. Especially since the competition is fierce. Between the Steam Deck OLEDthe models of Lenovo or the Nintendo Switch 2the market becomes more and more competitive.
Moreover, compared to the competition, the Xbox Ally and its X version are clearly positioned in the top of the basket. There Steam Deck OLEDalways very popular, remains more affordable with a price that begins around 570 € For the 512 GB model, and about 680 euros For version 1 to. For its part, Lenovo offers several variants of its Legion Go : the standard model (Ryzen Z1 extreme) is around 829 euroswhile some Windows versions go up to 749 euros.
Source : extas1s
