- A new leak suggests the ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally will launch on August 20
- That is the similar date it would be accessible at Gamescom 2025 at the Xbox sales space
- A Hole Knight: Silksong demo can even be accessible at Gamescom 2025…
Microsoft and Asus’ ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally handhelds had been introduced earlier in June, with an anticipated late 2025 launch date. Nevertheless, that may not be as correct as initially anticipated.
In accordance to dependable leaker Billbil-kun by way of Dealabs, each ROG Xbox Ally fashions will launch on August 20, with pre-orders going dwell throughout Gamescom 2025. The new leak additionally corroborates the earlier worth rumors; the ROG Xbox Ally X will reportedly be priced at $899, and the ROG Xbox Ally at $599. Pricing in different areas might differ due to components corresponding to inflation and tariffs.
It is price noting that Microsoft will be current at Gamescom in August, with hands-on alternatives for followers at the Xbox sales space, so it traces up nicely with the leak suggesting an August 20 launch date. The long-anticipated Hole Knight: Silksong can even be accessible to take a look at at the in style large-scale recreation expo.
If this leak is professional, it might imply that Silksong can even launch on August 20, as Xbox President Sarah Bond beforehand confirmed that the title will be accessible on Recreation Cross at launch of the new handhelds. Basically, it may act as a shadow drop, which Microsoft has carried out earlier than with The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, and August may be the month to look ahead to for Xbox and PC followers.
Whereas we nonetheless want to await Microsoft’s full affirmation, it seems as if the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds will rival the MSI Claw A8, which has additionally been rumored to launch in August – and Microsoft and Asus may have the edge in that battle with a cheaper possibility.
Evaluation: The ROG Xbox Ally X’s worth is a big dealbreaker, however no less than there’s a cheaper various
I have been extremely important of handheld gaming PC producers recently due to the big leap in pricing for new units, and we will see the similar factor occurring right here with the ROG Xbox Ally X. Nevertheless, I am happy to no less than see that there’s a reasonable various – which is one facet some mainstream handheld makers like MSI contemplate with new releases.
Having seen the underwhelming efficiency leap from AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Excessive to the Ryzen Z2 Excessive, I do not suppose I might suggest the ROG Xbox Ally X at $899. Whereas it is utilizing a barely totally different Ryzen AI Z2 Excessive processor, I do not expect that to be too totally different from its normal model, no less than when it comes to recreation efficiency.
As I said in my earlier piece, I am not happy to see costs practically attain $1,000 for handheld gaming PCs, however avid gamers aren’t essentially being utterly priced out right here, with the Ryzen Z2 A ROG Xbox Ally mannequin at $599. After all, we nonetheless want official affirmation on pricing, but when the latter mannequin’s worth is that this low, I will have to give credit score the place credit score is due.
Let’s simply hope there’s sufficient availability, and costs do not abruptly spiral uncontrolled.