ASUS Republic of Gamers Unveils The Latest ROG Ally

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is pleased to announce the release of the ROG Ally, a new Windows 11 gaming handheld with incredible capability. The Ally, powered by the cutting-edge AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Extreme CPU, can easily whiz through AAA and independent titles in 1080p, whether gamers are playing alone or with others. The Ally will be on sale globally on 13 June 2023 for $699, with pre-orders beginning on 11 May.

Full HD AAA gaming in the palm of your hand

The ROG Ally is a true next-generation handheld, capable of running even modern AAA titles quicker and smoother than any other handheld on the market. Because it runs Windows 11, it can play any game from any platform and comes with three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate right now. Gamers can play by themselves connect to a TV to play with others, or go all-in with the ROG XG Mobile suite of external GPUs for a really elite gaming experience.

AMD’s latest Ryzen Z1 Series CPU powers the Ally. The Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU, which features 8 cores, 16 threads, and up to 8.6 teraflops of graphics processing capability, is based on the “Zen 4” architecture and AMD RDNA 3 architecture-based graphics. AMD Ryzen Z1 with 6 cores and 12 processing threads will be released later in 2023, and both versions will offer AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution and AMD Radeon Super Resolution upscaling technologies for exceptional performance and breathtaking graphics in demanding AAA and independent titles.

“Our team has spent over a decade developing the technologies necessary to enable the Ryzen Z1 Series of processors. Working with visionary partners like ROG, we’ve designed a platform that redefines mobile gaming,”

said Renato Fragale, senior director of product management for the Consumer and Gaming Client Business at AMD.

“We’re excited for gamers to experience the first device powered by Ryzen Z1 Series processors with the launch of the ROG Ally.” he added.

The ROG Zero Gravity thermal system, which combines a dual-fan system with ultrathin heatsink fins and high-friction heat pipes to keep the Ally cool in any angle, makes this feasible. To increase storage capacity, the Ally has 16 GB of high-speed LPDDR5 6400 MHz memory, 512 GB of PCIe® Gen 4 storage, and a UHS-II microSD card slot. WiFi 6E compatibility guarantees that the Ally maintains a stable connection even on busy networks, whether players are playing a multiplayer match locally or streaming a game through Xbox Cloud Gaming or AMD Link.

Flagship gaming performance needs a display to match, and the Ally delivers. With a 120 Hz FHD (1080p) touchscreen and AMD FreeSync™ Premium technology, gamers will experience superior motion clarity in fast-paced games with no tearing or stuttering. The display also offers a maximum brightness of 500 nits, allowing gamers to keep track of the action even in more difficult conditions, such as outdoors. This touchscreen display also allows gamers to smoothly navigate Windows 11 while changing settings or installing their next game.

Versatile performance at the right price

ME Time: The ROG Ally raises the bar for handheld gaming. The ROG Ally delivers an on-the-go experience that will delight gamers of all stripes, with a 1080p screen and hardware capable of 60 FPS in many of the current titles. The Ally’s FHD touchscreen and AMD FreeSync Premium technologies provide improved picture and motion clarity when compared to competitor devices’ 720p resolutions.

WE Time: With the optional ROG Gaming Charger Dock, gamers can connect the Ally to a TV while charging, enabling couch co-op and competitiveness with extra controllers. The Ally can easily handle multiplayer games like NBA 2K23, Moving Out, and Street Fighter V for a never-ending party.

PRO Time: When connected with an XG Mobile external GPU ranging from an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 Laptop GPU to an XG Mobile external GPU, the Ally transforms into a full gaming powerhouse for living room couch gaming or a high-end experience with mouse and keyboard. Gamers can enjoy AAA games in 4K resolution with ray tracing and DLSS 3, or compete in high-framerate esports titles.

All of this flexibility comes at an affordable price. The Ryzen Z1 Extreme with 512 GB storage will be available for pre-order on May 11, 2023, and will be available for purchase for US$699 at Best Buy on June 13. The ROG Ally variant with the Ryzen Z1 CPU and 512 GB SSD will be available for $599 later this year. Visit BestBuy.com‘s ROG Ally Ryzen Z1 Extreme product page for more information on pre-ordering.

The ROG XG Mobile with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU costs $1,999, while the XG Mobile with an AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT costs $799.

Play All Your Games

The ROG Ally was built from the ground up with Windows in mind, allowing you to #playALLYourgames from any platform. ROG has worked with Microsoft, game publishers, and individual studios to ensure that Ally users enjoy the greatest possible experience. Full support for Steam, the EA App, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, the Epic Games Store, GOG Galaxy 2.0, apps for Android, and other game platforms guarantees that customers can access their games no matter where they get them.

The Ally also includes a free three-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate pass, allowing gamers immediate access to Microsoft’s game catalogue the minute they open the box.

“Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members have access to hundreds of games, including hits like Minecraft Legends, Grounded, Age of Empire IV and many more,”

said Roanne Sones, CVP, Head of Xbox Hardware.

“With the ROG Ally and Game Pass Ultimate, we can’t wait for people to discover and play their next favorite game on the go, whether it’s playing native PC games with Windows or streaming console games with Xbox Cloud Gaming.”

ROG is also delighted to collaborate with Xbox Game Studios, Capcom, HoYoverse, Level Infinite, 505 Games, Team 17, Nacon, Techland, Squanch Games, and Fatshark to deliver the finest gaming experience possible on the Ally.