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ASUS ROG Ally X with the same APU and screen, new black chassis and higher price​

ASUS has not yet provided the full specs of the updated ROG Ally console. The model, called ROG Ally X, is said to be an upgraded version of the ROG Ally 2023 model with no changes to the processor or screen. However, it will have new baseline specs.
The Ally X will only launch with Ryzen Z1 Extreme; there is no Z1 non-Extreme APU model planned. This means that those expecting to buy the new Ally at a sub $300-400 price will have to look for the 2023 model, as the X is unlikely to meet that price point anytime soon. Furthermore, the X variant will only be available with a 1TB SSD, while the current version comes with 512GB by default.

ASUS ROG Ally X details​

• APU: AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
• Screen: 7″ FHD 120Hz
• Battery: 40%+ Larger than 40Wh
• SSD: M.2 2280 support
• Memory: More than 16GB (24GB, 32GB?)
• Weight: Heavier than ROG Ally 2023
• Chassis: black shell with more ergonomic design
• MSRP $799 at launch

ASUS ROG Ally X rumored to cost $799, only Ryzen Z1 Extreme version planned - VideoCardz.com

ASUS ROG Ally X with the same APU and screen, new black chassis and higher price After a disappointing teaser of the teaser, leakers are stepping in to share more details. ASUS has not yet provided the full specs of the updated ROG Ally console. The model, called ROG Ally X, is said to be […]

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[Magic Carpet]

The industry might need to have a summit meeting and hammer out a new form factor like ATX, Mini ITX, Micro ATX. yadda so forth.
Then I can just plug in components and upgrade the handheld I already have.

 

[Trogdor1123]

The industry might need to have a summit meeting and hammer out a new form factor like ATX, Mini ITX, Micro ATX. yadda so forth.
Then I can just plug in components and upgrade the handheld I already have.

That would be pretty neat actually. I do t know why this is in quotes as I wrote this and not you.

I suspect that thermals would be a pretty great concern as well as the warranty concerns of opening a static system.

 

[Topher]

Worth the extra $100 over the regular model, imo. Battery life badly needs that boost. Not sure I'd go with this or the Legion Go if I was in the market for a Windows handheld, tbh.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Worth the extra $100 over the regular model, imo. Battery life badly needs that boost. Not sure I'd go with this or the Legion Go if I was in the market for a Windows handheld, tbh.

I agree 100%. I don't think i'll pick it up but we will see. I'll see if I can get a discount. If it has stiffer hall effect sticks...It's going to move it up in must have status.

 

[Diseased Yak]

I would have 100% bought the Ally X if it had an improved screen, mainly screen size, but they may not even increase the size for the Ally 2 and instead just go OLED with same form factor or some such.

Now, I'm not sure what I wanna get. Buy Legion Go now, enjoy it, skip Ally X. Buy Steam Deck 2 down the road. That's probably my roadmap.

 

[willothedog]

Asus has the shittiest customer service department, try improving that first.

 

[Ozriel]

I thought we were getting a new AMD APU later this year based on Strix Point? Why didn’t they wait for that?

This should have been a soft refresh at the same price point.

 

[Davevil]

make an announcement on when the announcement will be made of when it will come out

 

[Mokus]

This is really bad timing. Who will buy it now when most hardcore gamers are aware about their awful costumer service?

 

[FingerBang]

No OLED, no buy. Everything else they're adding is marginal. I'll wait for the next-gen version.

 

[Cyberpunkd]

This is really bad timing. Who will buy it now when most hardcore gamers are aware about their awful costumer service?

Let it burn.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Handhelds are for gamers who want to play on their own time.