Asus ROG Xbox Ally is sold at lowest price on Amazon. The official Xbox gaming console, which normally retails for $600, can be purchased for just $490 for a limited time. It's unclear when this deal will end, but you'll also find the newly released laptop on sale at Walmart ($499), Best Buy ($500)And Goal ($550).
This isn't the first time Xbox Ally has received a discount. On November 29, Best Buy and Amazon reduced the price of the device to $500. This deal was only available for three hours as a flash deal on Black Friday, so it was easy to miss. If you buy an Xbox Ally from Amazon, you should also check out some of the third-party accessories available now, including docking station, protective films, travel suitcasesAnd microSD UHS-II cards.
$490 (was $600)
The ROG Xbox Ally is an entry-level Windows gaming laptop that delivers impressive features and performance for its price. The Ryzen Z2 A chip is comparable to Steam Deck's custom AMD APU, and if you increase the TDP – at the expense of battery life – the Xbox Ally can outperform the Steam Deck OLED. For reference, the 512GB Steam Deck OLED model retails for $549.
Xbox Ally features a 1920 x 1080p IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate and support for VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium. Compared to the Steam Deck's OLED display, Valve's portable features a 7.4-inch OLED display with 1280 x 800p resolution, HDR, and a 90Hz refresh rate. So the Steam Deck wins on panel type and size, but the Xbox Ally wins on resolution and refresh rate. However, to get the best performance on Xbox Ally, you'll often need to lock the resolution to 720p, so Xbox Ally doesn't always take full advantage of its benefits.
The Xbox Ally is perhaps the most convenient Windows gaming laptop on the market today. Asus has taken the PlayStation Portal approach, essentially splitting the Xbox wireless controller in half and connecting one to each side. Along with all the buttons, triggers, and bumpers found on the Xbox Wireless Controller, Xbox Ally has two remappable back buttons. It also has motion controls and HD haptic support.
One of the main advantages of Xbox Ally is its dedicated console control panel, which is easier to use than the traditional Windows interface. Xbox Ally features a 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, a microSD UHS-II card slot for expanded storage, two USB-C ports, and a headphone jack.
Check out the Xbox Ally specs and features below. If you want to learn more about Xbox Ally and the more powerful $1,000 Xbox Ally X, visit our buying guide and ours Ally X review.
Specifications:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen Z2 A
- RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X-6400
- Storage: 512GB M.2 2280 SSD
- Display:
- 7″ IPS touch screen (Gorilla Glass Victus)
- 1920 x 1080
- 120Hz refresh rate
- VRR support
- AMD FreeSync Premium
- Controller design:
- Contour handles
- Hall effect triggers
- Shoulder bump stops
- ABXY bumpers
- 2 reassignable back buttons
- Analog joysticks with light rings
- 6-axis motion control
- HD haptics
- 5 menu/settings buttons
- Ports:
- 2 USB 3.2 Type C ports
- 3.5mm audio
- microSD: UHS-II reader (UHS-II only)
- Net: Wi-Fi 6E / Bluetooth 5.4
- Battery: 80 Wh
- Battery life: 1.5-5 hours
- Weight: 670g
- Dimensions: 290.8 x 121.5 x 50.7 mm
Game Pass Ultimate subscribers have a built-in library of hundreds of Xbox Ally games. Whether you already have a subscription or not, you should purchase your membership from a major retailer rather than directly through Microsoft. Game Pass Ultimate went up to $30 a month in October, but major retailers are still selling prepaid codes for $20/month.
Docks for Xbox Ally
If you want to play Xbox Ally on your TV or use it like a regular computer—you can switch to the standard Windows OS interface—you'll need a USB-C dock. The official Asus ROG Xbox Ally 100W Charging Dock will cost you $85 (was $100), but there are reliable third-party options that work well and come with a stand. JSAUX Dock and 100W Charger available for $50 (was $70). This is good because it comes with an AC adapter, so you have a second charger. Another notable option is iVanky 14-in-1 RGB Docking Station for 57 dollars (was 80 dollars). There's no AC adapter or USB-C cable included in the box, but there are more ports for accessories.
Tempered Glass Screen Protectors for Xbox Ally
The Xbox Ally features a scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass Victus screen, but it never hurts to add a screen protector on expensive portable devices, even if it's just for your own peace of mind. Plus screen protectors are cheap. You can get 2 packs JSAUX Anti-glare Tempered Glass Screen Protector Film. with alignment frame for $11.69 (was $13). Two of the biggest names in the protective film market, amFilm And iVolerget 3 packs for $10 without the leveling frame.
Xbox Ally Carrying Cases
The official ROG Xbox Ally carrying case retails for $70. It has a built-in stand, but $70 is still a lot for a hard carrying case. Once again, outsourcing will save you a ton of money. One of the most popular third-party options in the last month on Amazon is ProCase for $26. Another carrying case available in white: $60 CoBak Travel Case. An additional benefit of this device is that it comes with two tempered glass screen protectors and four thumb grips. You can get the same set in black for $48.. JSAUX also does good hard case for only $25.19 (was $28) and good sling bag for $37 (was $40).
Check out some of the best-selling travel cases and hard shell bags on Amazon below:
Cases and grips for Xbox Ally controllers
The Xbox Ally already has great ergonomics, just like the Steam Deck, and that hasn't stopped players from purchasing ergonomic grips. One of the benefits of a pen case, besides increasing comfort, is that it protects the controller from damage if dropped when it is not in the travel case. For a premium option from a major accessory brand, visit Killswitch travel case from Dbrand for 80 dollars. Dbrand's Killswitch series is fantastic, and Best Buy recently started selling select Dbrand grip covers. We haven't tested the Xbox Ally Killswitch, but Switch 2 is the best ergonomic grip we've tried for Nintendo's new console. You can also find several inexpensive options from generic brands on Amazon, including this one. popular silicone case with built-in kickstand for $20..
microSD UHS-II cards for Xbox Ally
As mentioned, you can expand your Xbox Ally's storage using microSD cards. Unfortunately, entry-level PDAs are limited to UHS-II cards; The Xbox Ally X can read UHS-I cards, which are cheaper and easier to find with higher capacity. Below we have collected several options. The most accessible is 256GB Kodak microSD card for $45.36.. For 512 GB Gigastone Ultimate Pro this is the cheapest option we've seen at $100.
- microSD Kodak UHS-II (300 MB/s)
- MicroSD Lexar Professional Gold UHS-II (280 MB/s)
- MicroSD Nextorage UHS-II (280 MB/s)
- Gigastone Ultimate Pro UHS-II microSD (280 MB/s)
Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X released on October 16th. We've yet to see a deal on the Ally X, but we wouldn't be surprised if it happens soon, given that this is the second time the entry-level model has received a discount.
Xbox Ally isn't the only 2025 gaming hardware deal available now. Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle is now on sale for $449 (was $500) at Amazon and other major retailers.
PlayStation Portal, including the Midnight Black edition released earlier this year, discounted up to $179 at Amazon and Walmart. during the PlayStation Holiday Sale.
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