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CPU1 field
| Specification | ROG Xbox Ally X | Steam Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 8-core / 16-thread Zen 5 up to 5.0 GHz with a 50 TOPS NPU (15–35 W). | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650) (4 nm) |
GPU (Graphics)4 fields
| Specification | ROG Xbox Ally X | Steam Frame |
|---|---|---|
| AI Upscaling | AMD FSR plus NPU-powered Windows Auto Super Resolution. | — |
| Advanced Ray Tracing | Hardware ray tracing supported (RDNA 3.5). | — |
| Compute Power | Radeon 890M-class GPU, 16 compute units up to 2.9 GHz (roughly 6 TFLOPs FP32). | — |
| Graphics Engine | AMD Radeon RDNA 3.5 GPU, 16 compute units. | Adreno 750 |
GAMING OUTPUT4 fields
| Specification | ROG Xbox Ally X | Steam Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 7-inch IPS touchscreen at 1920 × 1080; external displays up to 4K over USB-C. | Dual LCD, 2160 x 2160 pixels per eye |
| Optics | — | Pancake lenses; Field of view: Up to 110 degrees (horizontal); IPD: Variable, with dial |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz. | 72Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz (experimental) |
| VRR & HDR | AMD FreeSync Premium Variable Refresh Rate; no HDR on the built-in screen. | — |
LAUNCH DATE2 fields
| Specification | ROG Xbox Ally X | Steam Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 16 October 2025 | 2026-09-18 |
| Status | Available | Available |
BODY2 fields
| Specification | ROG Xbox Ally X | Steam Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Rear-mounted replaceable battery, strap-integrated speakers |
| Weight | — | 440 g with strap and facial interface (185 g core module alone) |
MEMORY1 field
| Specification | ROG Xbox Ally X | Steam Frame |
|---|---|---|
| System Memory | 24 GB LPDDR5X-8000. | 16GB LPDDR5X |
SOUND1 field
| Specification | ROG Xbox Ally X | Steam Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | — | Dual-driver stereo speakers per ear, integrated into strap; Microphone: Dual microphone array |
COMMUNICATION5 fields
| Specification | ROG Xbox Ally X | Steam Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4. | 5.4 |
| Ethernet | None (USB-C adapter needed). | — |
| HDMI | None (video output over USB-C DisplayPort). | No (no DisplayPort or HDMI input; wireless streaming only) |
| USB Ports | 1 × USB4 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4 compatible, DisplayPort 2.1) + 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 2.1), both with Power Delivery. | USB Type-C |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E tri-band. | Wi-Fi 7, 2x2, dual radios |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | ROG Xbox Ally X | Steam Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking | — | Cameras: 6 total (4x monochrome tracking cameras with IR illuminators, 2x interior eye-tracking cameras); Passthrough: Monochrome (color via optional Arcturus Vision camera); Eye Tracking: Yes (Foveated Streaming); Hand Tracking: No |
BATTERY2 fields
| Specification | ROG Xbox Ally X | Steam Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 21.6Wh, Li-ion, replaceable |
| Charging Type | — | 45W USB-C (charger not included, sold separately) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4 fields
| Specification | ROG Xbox Ally X | Steam Frame |
|---|---|---|
| In the Box | — | Headset, 2 controllers, Wi-Fi 6E adapter, Half-Life: Alyx (no power supply) |
| Launch Price | — | €1,049 (256GB) — Europe; €1,279 (1TB) — Europe |
| Launch Price (USD) | $999.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,059 (256GB), $1,299 (1TB) (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,400,000 | ₦1,482,600 – ₦1,818,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
STORAGE2 fields
| Specification | ROG Xbox Ally X | Steam Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Expandable | microSD card slot (UHS-II); M.2 2280 SSD is user-upgradable. | microSD; 1-lane PCIe Gen 4 port, dual 2.5Gbps MIPI camera interface |
| Internal Storage | 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD. | 256GB, 1TB; UFS |
CONTROLLER1 field
| Specification | ROG Xbox Ally X | Steam Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Controller | Built-in Xbox-style controls with contoured grips, dedicated Xbox button and impulse (vibration) triggers. | Controllers: 2x Steam Frame Controller (gamepad layout: ABXY, D-pad); Thumbsticks: TMR sensors; Sensing: Capacitive on all inputs, 18 infrared LEDs per controller; Controller Battery: 1x AA per controller (approx. 40 hours) |
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT2 fields
| Specification | ROG Xbox Ally X | Steam Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Backward Compatibility | Windows 11 handheld: Xbox app / Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, Steam, Epic and other PC stores; Xbox Cloud Gaming. | SteamOS 3 (Linux), with Proton and FEX x86 emulation |
| Game Boost | Xbox full-screen experience trims Windows overhead; 80 Wh battery; Armoury Crate performance modes. | PC streaming: Bundled 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E USB adapter |