ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Malaysia has announced the pricing and pre-order promotion for the ROG Ally X, an upgraded model of its popular ROG Ally handheld game console. Designed for Windows 11 gaming on the go, the ROG Ally X incorporates the AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Extreme processor, enhanced storage, RAM, and battery life, along with an updated chassis for improved ergonomics, cooling, and connectivity. Combined with Armoury Crate SE 1.5, featuring a new customizable game library and unified system updates, the ROG Ally X is designed to #playALLYourgames better than ever.
Upgraded Storage, RAM, and Battery Life
Built with user feedback in mind, the ROG Ally X amplifies many crucial internal components. A new 1 TB SSD ensures ample space for all your games, an upgrade from the 512 GB on the original Ally. The redesigned motherboard features an M.2 2280 form factor slot, making storage upgrades easier.
The ROG Ally X is equipped with 24 GB of LPDDR5X-7500 RAM, providing more flexibility. The AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU shares its video RAM with the system RAM, and with modern games demanding more VRAM for high-resolution textures, this expanded memory enhances performance in next-gen AAA titles.
Additionally, the ROG Ally X features an 80 Wh battery, doubling the capacity of the previous model, allowing for extended gaming sessions away from power sources. Despite this significant improvement in battery life, the ROG Ally X only weighs 70 grams more than the original, with balanced weight distribution for comfortable and portable gaming.
Enhanced Controls and Connectivity
The ROG Ally X sports a redesigned chassis in a new black colorway, with deeper handles and a more rounded shape for improved comfort without adding much thickness. The buttons and sticks are ergonomically arranged, with slanted triggers for easier pressing. Smaller macro buttons on the back reduce accidental presses while remaining accessible.
The joysticks have been upgraded with more durable modules rated for a 5-million-cycle lifespan, featuring stiffer springs for a familiar response curve to longtime controller gamers. The D-Pad has also been improved for more precise eight-direction input, ideal for fighting and retro games.
Responding to user requests, the original XG Mobile port has been replaced with two USB-C® ports, one of which is Thunderbolt™-compatible, allowing for broader compatibility with third-party docks and external GPUs.
Superior Cooling System
To accommodate the new battery, the ROG Ally X features new fans that are 23% smaller but use 50% thinner fan blades to enhance airflow. Two new tunnels in the fan housing direct air toward an additional exhaust vent on the upper edge of the device. This new thermal solution increases airflow by 24%, cooling internal components and the touch screen, which is up to 6°C cooler for more comfortable long-term use.
Availability & Pricing
The ROG Ally X (2024) is officially priced in Malaysia at RM 4,299, with pre-order promotions running from 17th July to 31st July 2024. During this period, the ROG ALLY X comes with a pre-order bundle worth RM 658, including an ROG ALLY Premium Hard Case, ROG Gaming Charger Dock, and Screen Protector, while stocks last.
Pre-order online exclusively from: ASUS ROG Malaysia