ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is thrilled to announce the Canadian
availability of the highly anticipated ROG Ally X handheld game
console. The ROG Ally X, designed for exceptional Windows 11 gaming
on the go, is now available starting July 22nd, 2024, at Best Buy
Canada and the ASUS eShop starting from CA$1,099.
Building upon the success of the original ROG Ally, the ROG Ally
X features the powerful AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Extreme processor and
introduces significant hardware upgrades including 1 TB of SSD
storage, 24 GB of high-speed LPDDR5-7500 RAM, and a robust 80 Wh
battery. These enhancements are housed in a newly redesigned
chassis that improves ergonomics, cooling, and connectivity.
Combined with Armoury Crate SE 1.5, which features a new
customizable game library and unified system updates, the ROG Ally
X is designed to #playALLYourgames better than ever.
More storage, faster RAM, and longer battery
life
Built with user feedback at its heart, the ROG Ally X amps of
many of its crucial internal components. A new 1 TB SSD ensures
users have room for all their games, up from 512 GB on the original
Ally. In addition, the ROG Ally X uses a redesigned motherboard
featuring an M.2 2280 form factor slot, allowing users to more
easily upgrade their storage to larger drives than previously
possible.
Accompanying this storage upgrade is 24 GB of DDR5-7500 RAM for
more flexibility. As an APU, the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme shares its
video RAM with the device’s system RAM. With modern games using
more VRAM for high-resolution, lifelike textures, 24 GB of system
memory allows users to allocate more memory to both the system and
the GPU for better performance in the next generation of AAA
titles.
Finally, the ROG Ally X has also been outfitted with an 80 Wh
battery, double the capacity of the previous model, so users can
game longer away from the wall. And despite a sizeable improvement
in battery life, the ROG Ally X only weighs 70 grams more than the
original ROG Ally, with the weight distribution perfectly centered
where the gamer's thumb and forefinger lie while gripping the
device. This keeps it feeling lighter than its 678 g weight would
imply, ensuring comfortable play and portability for all.
Updated controls and connectivity
The ROG Ally X features a redesigned chassis in a brand-new
black colorway, with slightly deeper handles and a more rounded
shape for improved comfort, without adding much thickness to the
device. The buttons and sticks are arranged in a slightly more
ergonomic angle, with a slant to the triggers that makes them
easier to press. The macro buttons on the back are also smaller, to
reduce accidental presses while keeping them easily accessible.
The joysticks have been replaced with new, more durable module
rated for a 5-million-cycle lifespan, with stiffer springs for a
more familiar response curve to longtime controller gamers. The
D-Pad has been similarly improved, with more precise
eight-direction input for fighting and retro games.
Users overwhelmingly requested more universal I/O, so the
original XG Mobile port has been replaced with two USB-C® ports on
the ROG Ally X, one of which is Thunderbolt™-compatible for wide
interoperability with third-party docks and external GPUs.
Improved thermals all around
To accommodate the new battery, the ROG Ally X features new fans
that are 23% smaller, but utilize 50% thinner fan blades to improve
airflow. Two new tunnels in the fan housing direct air up and out
toward an additional, third exhaust vent on the upper edge of the
ROG Ally X. This new thermal solution provides 24% more air volume
to be pushed through the device, cooling not only the internal
components but also the touch screen, which measures up to 6°C
cooler for more comfortable long-term usage.
Availability & Pricing
The ROG Ally X is now available in exclusivity on the ASUS eShop
and Best Buy.
The new ROG Ally X boasts an improved 80 Wh battery, 24 Gb of
DDR5-7500 RAM, and an improved 1 TB SSD, with full size M.2 2280
slot, and is available for CA$1,099.
Please contact your local ASUS representative for further
information.
Notes to Editors
ROG Ally X Product Page:
https://rog.asus.com/ca-en/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/Best
Buy:
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/asus-rog-ally-x-7-1080p-touch-gaming-console-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-24gb-ram-1tb-ssd-win-11-xbox-gamepass/17944483ASUS
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SPECIFICATIONS1
ASUS ROG Ally X
Operating System |
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Windows 11 Home |
Display |
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7” FHD (1920x1080) 16:9, 500 nits brightness, 100% sRGB, Corning®
Gorilla® Glass Victus™ with Gorilla® Glass DXC coating,
touchscreen, 120 Hz refresh rate, 7 ms response time, AMD FreeSync
Premium |
CPU |
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AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Extreme Processor ("Zen4" architecture with 4 nm
process, 8-core /16-threads, 24MB total cache, up to 5.10 GHz
boost) |
GPU |
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AMD Radeon™ Graphics (AMD RDNA™ 3, 12 CUs, up to 2.7 GHz, up to 8.6
Teraflops) |
Memory |
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24 GB LPDDR5 on board (7500 MHz dual channel) |
Storage |
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1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® G4x4 Value SSD |
I/O Ports |
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1 x Audio combo jack 1 x Micro SD Card reader (UHS-II, 312MB/s) 1 x
USB-C® supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort™ 1.4 with FreeSync
support, Power Delivery 3.0 (Input: 20V/5A, Output 5V/1.5A)) 1 x
USB4® (Thunderbolt™ 4 compliance, DisplayPort™ 1.4 with FreeSync
support, Power Delivery 3.0 (Input: 20V/5A, output:5V/3A) |
Audio |
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2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology Dolby Atmos® AI
noise-canceling technology Hi-Res Audio certification Built-in
array microphone |
Battery |
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80 Wh |
Power Supply |
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USB-C®, 65W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 3.25 A, 65 W, Input:
100~240V AC 50 / 60 Hz universal |
Dimension |
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28.0 x 11.1 x 2.47 cm |
Weight |
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678 g |
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About ROG
Republic of Gamers (ROG) is an ASUS sub-brand dedicated to
creating the world’s best gaming hardware and software. Formed in
2006, ROG offers a complete line of innovative products known for
performance and quality, including motherboards, graphics cards,
system components, laptops, desktops, monitors, smartphones, audio
equipment, routers, peripherals and accessories. ROG participates
in and sponsors major international gaming events. ROG
gear has been used to set hundreds of overclocking records and it
continues to be the preferred choice of gamers and enthusiasts
around the world. To become one of those who dare, learn more about
ROG at http://rog.asus.com.
1 Specifications, content and product availability are all
subject to change without notice and may differ from country to
country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications,
usage, environment and other factors. Full specifications are
available at http://www.asus.com
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Media Relations
ASUS Canada
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Redoine Taoussi
Public Relations Manager
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