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Xbox Ally X Handheld Launch in SA: Here’s What You Need to Know
You can now pre-order your ROG Ally Xbox handheld, and here’s what it costs.
Asus is finally launching the Xbox-boosted version of its handheld, the ROG Ally, in South Africa; and we’ve now got the pricing and availability details.
The ‘standard’ Xbox version of the Ally includes an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, AMD RDNA 3 GPU, a 120Hz 7-inch FHD touchscreen, a 512 SSD, 16 GBs of LPDDR5 RAM, and a 40 watt-hour battery. It comes in at R12,999.
There is a beefed-up Xbox Ally X, which has similar specs to the standard Ally, but includes an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, 24 GBs of RAM, a bigger battery (80Wh) and a 1TB hard drive. Xbox Ally X is priced at R18,999.
Both models will be available on 16 October 2025, with pre-orders now officially open.
The first Asus ROG Ally launched in SA a while back to some good fanfare. We reviewed it and still use it on a daily basis in the MenStuff HQ.
Specifications Overview
| Feature | ROG Ally Xbox Edition | ROG Ally X Xbox Edition |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Extreme | AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Extreme |
| Graphics | AMD RDNA™ 3 Graphics | AMD RDNA™ 3 Graphics |
| Display | 7″ FHD (1080p) 120Hz Touchscreen | 7″ FHD (1080p) 120Hz Touchscreen |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5 | 24GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD | 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD (M.2 2280) |
| Battery | 40Wh | 80Wh |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Game Pass Included | 3 Months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate | 3 Months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate |
| Colour | Exclusive Xbox White Edition | Stealth Black |
| USB-C & XG Mobile Support | Yes | Improved port layout & cooling system |
Both the ROG Ally Xbox Edition and Ally X come pre-installed with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, offering instant access to hundreds of high-quality games from Xbox Studios and more — playable on the go, at home, or connected to your TV.
With limited launch quantities available, South African gamers are encouraged to secure their ROG Ally Xbox Edition or Ally X.
