ROG Xbox Ally pre-orders start now: Where to buy the new handheld

You can finally pre-order the long-awaited Xbox gaming handheld.
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Here's how to pre-order the new Xbox handheld. Credit: Oliver Berg/picture alliance via Getty Images

The new Xbox gaming handheld is finally available for pre-order here in the United States.

The long-awaited, Asus-produced ROG Xbox Ally consoles (there are two of them) are launching on Oct. 16, and the pre-order date is fast approaching. In fact, it's approaching so fast that it's already here. That's right, Asus just announced that the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X consoles are available for pre-order starting Thursday at 5 p.m. PT (8 p.m. ET). The regular ROG Xbox Ally runs for $599, while the more powerful ROG Xbox Ally X runs for $999.

Credit: Asus/Microsoft
Credit: Asus/Microsoft

Here are all of the places where you can pre-order the ROG Xbox Ally:

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If you're not buying directly from Asus, the more powerful of the two ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming consoles is exclusive to Best Buy. There's also a sweepstakes for people who pre-order directly from Asus in the United States. If you buy from Asus, you'll get enrolled into a contest where you could potentially win a bundle that includes any of the following:

  • ROG Strix Arion SSD

  • ROG Raikiri Controller

  • ROG Cetra wireless earbuds

  • ROG Bulwark charging/TV dock

  • ROG Xbox Ally 2-in-1 premium case

The Xbox Ally promises a Steam Deck-like experience but with built-in integration for your Xbox account, complete with Game Pass support. If you're an Xbox devotee who travels a lot, this may be the machine for you. Good luck with the pre-orders.

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Alex Perry is a tech reporter at Mashable who primarily covers video games and consumer tech. Alex has spent most of the last decade reviewing games, smartphones, headphones, and laptops, and he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. He is also a Pisces, a cat lover, and a Kansas City sports fan. Alex can be found on Bluesky at yelix.bsky.social.

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