ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand officially announced the release of ROG Ally, a portable game console running Windows 11. The company promises that thanks to the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, users will be able to run both AAA games and indie games in 1080p resolution. ROG Ally will go on sale worldwide on June 13, 2023, starting at $699, with pre-orders starting May 11.

ROG Ally is now official: full specs of ASUS' first portable gaming console

Since ROG Ally runs on Windows 11, users will be able to play any previously purchased Windows game by downloading it from the corresponding gaming platform. It also comes with a 3-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. It will be possible to play both on the console itself and by connecting it to the TV. In addition, ROG Ally will be able to connect an external ROG XG Mobile graphics card for even greater gaming performance.

ROG Ally is now official: full specs of ASUS' first portable gaming console

The console is powered by AMD’s new Ryzen Z1 series processor. Built on the Zen 4 microarchitecture, it also features an AMD RDNA 3 graphics core. The chip is equipped with 8 cores with support for 16 threads and has a graphics performance of up to 8.6 teraflops.

ROG Ally is now official: full specs of ASUS' first portable gaming console

The AMD Ryzen Z1 version of the processor will be available later in the third quarter of 2023, it will have 6 cores with support for 12 threads.

ROG Ally is now official: full specs of ASUS' first portable gaming console

To ensure processor cooling in a compact case, ASUS developed the ROG Zero Gravity system, which consists of two fans, a radiator with ultra-thin fins and highly efficient heat pipes.

ROG Ally is now official: full specs of ASUS' first portable gaming console

ROG Ally is also equipped with 16 GB of high-speed LPDDR5 memory with a frequency of 6400 MHz, a solid-state drive of 512 GB with PCIe Gen 4 interface and a slot for microSD UHS-II memory cards. The Wi-Fi 6E module is used to connect to the Internet, and Bluetooth 5.2 is used to connect wireless headphones.

ROG Ally is now official: full specs of ASUS' first portable gaming console

ROG Ally is equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen display with a Full HD (1080p) resolution, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, support for AMD FreeSync Premium technology, and a maximum brightness of 500 cd/m².

ROG is currently working with Microsoft, game publishers, and individual studios to provide support for Ally. Today, the console has full support for Steam, EA App, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, Epic Games Store, GOG Galaxy 2.0, and Android applications.

ROG Ally specifications:

Model ROG Ally
Operating system Windows 11 Home
Processor

AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme

CPU: Zen 4 microarchitecture, 8 cores / 16 threads, 24 MB cache, up to 5.1 GHz

GPU: 12 CU RDNA3, up to 2.7 GHz, 8.6 TFlops, 4 GB memory (standard)

APU power: 9–30 W

Display 7 inches
Full HD (1920×1080 px), 16:9
IPS-class
glossy
Peak brightness 500 cd/m2
sRGB:100%
Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass DXC
Touch (up to 10 simultaneous touches)
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Response time: 7 ms
Dolby Vision HDR support
AMD FreeSync Premium
Memory 16 GB LPDDR5 on board (6400 MT/s, dual channel)
Drive 512 GB, SSD PCIe 4.0, NVMe, M.2 (2230)
Ports 1 x 3.5-mm combined audio jack
1 x ROG XG Mobile Interface and USB Type-C combo port (with USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.4 support)
1 x microSD UHS-II format card reader (SD, SDXC, and SDHC support)
Management

Gamepad:

A, B, X buttons

YD pad

Analog triggers (left, right with Hall sensor)

Bumpers (left, right)

View button

Menu button

Command center button

Armory Crate button

2 x grip buttons with function setting

Sticks: 2 full-size analog sticks with capacitive sensing

Tactile feedback: HD Haptic

Gyroscope: 6-axis IMU

Audio Noise removal with AI
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res certification
Built-in array of microphones
Audio system with two speakers and an intelligent amplifier
Network and communication

Three-band module Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 2 x 2

Bluetooth 5.2

Battery 40 Wh
PSU

65 W, USB Type-C, PD 3.0

PSU: 65 W AC, ouput: 20 V DC, 3.25 А, 65 W; input: 100–240 V AC 50/60 Hz, universal

AURA SYNC Yes
Mass/strong> ~608 g
Dimensions 28×11.1×2.12 ~ 3.24 cm
Xbox Game Pass 3-Xbox Game Pass Ultimate monthly subscription included
Security

Built-in fingerprint scanner

Microsoft Pluton security processor