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Stuff.tv
15-07-2025
- Business
- Stuff.tv
We may already know how much the ROG Xbox Ally will cost and you might be surprised
Microsoft recently revealed its Xbox handheld console in collaboration with Asus, as has been long rumoured. Asus is no stranger to handhelds itself with its ROG Ally line. The new handheld comes hot on the heels of the Nintendo Switch 2. It's even branded ROG Xbox Ally to place it alongside the other Asus handheld devices rather than seeming an outlier product. And we may already know how much the handheld will cost – which may be cheaper than you'd expect. 3DJeugos noticed some Google Search store data seemingly scraped from Asus' own website. According to the data, it looks like the Xbox Ally and its beefier Ally X sibling might actually be sticking fairly close to their ROG predecessors' prices. I don't want to get ahead of myself, but if these numbers are accurate, it's great news for gamers or anyone wanting to upgrade their handheld. The leak suggests the Xbox Ally will land at €599, while the Xbox Ally X will sit at €899 in Europe. That's practically identical to the launch prices of their Asus ROG Ally counterparts. Now, Asus never does 1:1 price conversions across regions. VAT, tariffs, and currency wibbles all come into play. Historically, the US price for the ROG Ally X has hovered at around $799, with some stores like Best Buy bumping it to $899 when stock runs dry. So, I expect similar prices in the US and UK. And, down the line, I imagine the handhelds will be ripe for picking at bargain prices. The Z1 Extreme-based ROG Ally X retails for €899 in Europe, but it's been going for $100 off on Amazon Germany lately. It's not quite a year old yet, and is already starting to see some discounts. So, if the Xbox Ally has caught your eye, holding off on buying it may be a smart move. We'll likely get something more official around Gamescom, where Microsoft loves to bang the drum for its gaming plans. Until then, these leaks are your best bet – and I think they give good reason to be excited.
New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Blow off some ‘Steam' with this cosy game
In the game, Hello Kitty and friends crash land on an abandoned island, which seems to have largely been an amusement park. Your character (which can be customised — I made mine look like my cat), is kind of the binding force that fixes the issues with this island. I deliver lost luggage, distribute fruits, cakes, and smoothies, and craft a whole lot of items. The quests are all fairly basic — they involve finding or fetching items and delivering them to the right people. The most effort that you'd have to put in is in searching for the items. This task is also guided very helpfully by a hovering light. So what's the incentive to keep going in the game, if things don't get any more complex than this? I believe there are three reasons. First, completing a quest more than amply rewards my little cat character. I get a lot more out of it than the effort I put into it. Second, I love the cute animations that come up when I gift my friends, specifically when the friend level increases. Incredibly satisfying. Third, and most importantly, is this: I truly believe that inside all of us, there lives a prehistoric human who loves hunting and gathering. This game allows for stress-free and unlimited hunting and gathering. Unlike most games that have persistent worlds and limited resources, Island Adventure constantly rewards us for exploration. There's always a bug to trap, a fish to catch, as well as endless sand dollars, fruits, and precious minerals to pick up. The game was originally released as an Apple Arcade exclusive, and I totally understand why. It's best played on a handheld device. It's the sort of game you can just pick up and play for a few minutes every day. It releases new quests every day and every week. There's also a multiplayer/cooperative element to the game, which I haven't really explored yet. I played it on my portable ROG Ally, as the Steam version of the game is compatible with a controller. The game is currently available for the PC, Nintendo Switch, iPad, and iOS.
Gizmodo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Gizmodo
Pricing May Doom Asus' Xbox Ally Handheld Before It Even Gets a Fair Shot
There hasn't been any truly new Xbox console hardware in five years. Instead, the first real novel Xbox device isn't made by Microsoft at all. Asus is designing a new handheld that looks like an Xbox controller split in half with an added screen. While Microsoft has reportedly delayed its own first-party handheld PC, it will need to rely on hardware partners like Asus to push its grand new vision for Xbox hardware. If Microsoft wants it to be a success, it needs to ensure people can actually afford the damn thing. The Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X may cost the same, if not more, than today's current ROG Ally and ROG Ally X. Insider Gaming first spotted the price leak posted by Spanish-language site 3DJuegos. The leaks are based on screenshots taken from alleged store listings that popped up on Google. The alleged price of an Asus ROG Xbox Ally with a lower-power AMD Ryzen Z2A chip could cost 600 euros. The Xbox Ally X with the more powerful Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU may demand 900 euros. In U.S. dollars, each handheld would be $700 or $1,050, respectively. Before your knickers get too twisted, remember that companies set different prices for different markets. However, thanks to fluctuating Trump tariffs, there is no way to know if Americans will spend even more than people overseas for the Xbox-branded hardware. First, let's make it clear Asus still has many months to cement its pricing scheme for the upcoming devices. The company's next handhelds with Xbox branding likely won't hit the scene until later this year. These leaks could simply be stores guessing at what the price may be based on current hardware costs in the EU. Either way, the leaks raise a red flag considering the difficulties keeping prices low on handheld PCs. Asus increased the cost of its 1TB ROG Ally X in the U.S. from $800 to $900, likely due to tariffs. We had hoped Microsoft would prop up the price of Asus' next gaming hardware, but the pricing leak has us doubting just how much stake the maker of Xbox has put into its branded hardware venture. Currently, the best, cheapest handheld you can get is the LCD version of the Steam Deck, though most customers opt for the prettier and better-performing OLED version at $550. Lenovo's current slate is also slightly more affordable, with the SteamOS version of the Legion Go S at $600 (it was originally proposed at $550 before tariffs). Windows devices are, on the whole, more expensive than those with Valve's Linux-based SteamOS. The Legion Go S with the same Z2 Go chip, more RAM, and Windows OS costs $730. The cost is likely indicative of the price for Windows licensing. If the Xbox Ally is the same price as the ROG Ally, then it would mean Microsoft is not offering Asus a discount despite the company sticking a fully functional Xbox button on its device. That's a problem, considering total handheld PC sales—even for popular devices like the ROG Ally—are relatively small despite the number of new devices hitting the scene. The ROG Xbox Ally is running a variant of Windows built specifically for handhelds. It's built around the Xbox app, but it should allow you to play games from other game launchers, including Steam and Epic Games Store. Microsoft has not yet stated if it will support smaller launchers like GOG or if it will support emulators. The device can still boot into the full Windows OS, so it's not as if you'll be kept out of playing all your games. There are still many things going for Asus' upcoming Xbox-branded handheld. It has access to Game Pass games, for one, but it will include Thunderbolt 4 USB-C with support for DisplayPort 2.1, making it easier to connect to an external monitor or TV. There's a chance it may also support Asus' own eGPU, which will provide it more graphical oomph for playing intensive games when docked. But if Xbox really wants to create a console-like PC experience, it needs to keep it open enough for users to tinker with. We still don't know if it will be as easy to customize the Xbox app experience as SteamOS. Valve's platform has a large and dedicated developer community that pushes the device beyond a mere portable box for your Steam games. A Windows handheld could have that and more, thanks to all the legacy Windows apps available today. However, if the Xbox Ally costs way more than a Steam Deck, we can't imagine it will be a branded device that breaks Microsoft's gaming slump.
Metro
14-07-2025
- Metro
Xbox handheld prices accidentally leaked by Asus and they're super expensive
Microsoft's first range of Xbox handhelds look to be an expensive proposition, according to a leak from Asus itself. Last month's Xbox games showcase saw Microsoft officially announce two new handheld devices in collaboration with Asus, called the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. The handhelds are basically Xbox-branded variations on Asus's existing ROG Ally gaming devices, albeit with some improvements over the original models; namely a better processor (AMD Ryzen Z2 A) and improved battery life. Asus and Microsoft are yet to officially announce a price or release date for the ROG Xbox Ally, but it seems the former has been revealed early, and by a very reliable source. As spotted by Spanish gaming website 3DJuegos, the prices for the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X popped up in a localised Google search for the region, with two listings being pulled from an Asus store located in Barcelona. According to these listings, the cheaper ROG Xbox Ally will be priced at €599, while the ROG Xbox Ally X will be €899. The latter is the same price as the ROG Ally X in Europe, which launched last year, so if this price is true, the higher-end model will likely be £799 in the UK. That means the €599 price for the cheaper model would likely equate to £499, which is £100 less than the original ROG Ally. Although the original is currently on sale for £449 and, given it first launched in 2023, the release of the Xbox version may result in a blanket price cut to £499. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. These prices are yet to be confirmed but they line-up with a previous leak from insider eXtas1, although it remains to be seen if it could be priced higher in certain territories in the wake of US tariffs. More Trending As high as it is, the leaked price makes sense, as it doesn't undercut the current price for the ROG Ally X, which Asus wouldn't want to do. In comparison to the ROG Xbox Ally, the more expensive ROG Xbox Ally X comes with a better 'extreme' processor, 24GB over 16GB of memory, 1TB over 512GB of storage, improved battery life, and a Thunderbolt 4 compatible USB4 display port. According to previous leaks, Microsoft is looking to launch these devices in October, with pre-orders set to go live in August. This could mean we see some sort of announcement at Gamescom, which takes place in Cologne, Germany from 20-24 August. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Patapon 1+2 Replay review – a PSP classic comes to Nintendo Switch MORE: Competition does not drive innovation in video games, talent does – Reader's Feature MORE: X Factor star Simon Cowell and the Pope are both secret Pokémon fans
The Verge
09-07-2025
- The Verge
Switch 2 vs. Steam Deck OLED: Which is more powerful?
Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and more: all the news about the handheld PC gaming revolution See all Stories Posted Jul 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM UTC Switch 2 vs. Steam Deck OLED: Which is more powerful? Switch 2 plays Cyberpunk 2077 far better docked... but Steam Deck wins handheld. Handheld, the Switch 2 is less stable; missing some detail; load times are slower. Switch only uses around 1/3rd the power! But since Steam Deck has 2.5x the battery, both last around 2 hours.
