A new level of handheld gaming awaits as ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) launches the ROG Ally X in the Philippines! The latest iteration of the ROG Ally brings upgraded storage, RAM, and battery life. The new handheld also boasts a new and improved chassis for better ergonomics, cooling, and connectivity. It also uses Armoury Crate SE 1.5 that offers a customizable game library and a more unified interface.
Next-Level Controls and Connectivity
The Ally X has a new and improved chassis that comes in a brand-new black colorway. It has slightly deeper handles and a more rounded shape for improved comfort without making the device thicker as a result. All the buttons and sticks are arranged at a more ergonomic angle. Having a slant to the triggers make them easier to press. We also get smaller macro buttons to reduce accidental presses.
Rated for a 5-million-cycle lifespan, the Ally X has new and more durable joysticks. They feature stiffer springs to get a more familiar feel for longtime controller gamers. Even the D-Pad gets an upgrade with more precise eight-direction input for fighting and retro games.
One complaint from ROG Ally users was the need for more universal I/O. Instead of the XG Mobile port, we get two USB-C ports on the ROG Ally X. One of those ports is Thunderbolt-compatible for wide support for third-party docks and external GPUs.
Better Thermals
The Ally X features new fans that 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. It not only cools the internal components but also the touchscreen, which measures up to 6°C cooler for more comfortable long-term usage.
ROG Ally X Philippines Pricing and Availability
The ROG Ally X is available in the Philippines starting August 23, 2024 through authorized ROG Exclusive Stores nationwide for P56,995. This comes with a complimentary 3-month PC Game Pass subscription, the ASUS 4A Quality and Service warranty package, and the ASUS Preventive Maintenance Service. With all of the inclusions, buyers of the Ally X will be at ease knowing they’ll get that peace of mind.
Specs
In case you need the full spec rundown, here you go:
| Product | ROG Ally X (RC72LA) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Display | 7” FHD (1920×1080) 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 | 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 | AMD Radeon™ Graphics (AMD RDNA™ 3, 12 CUs, up to 2.7 GHz, up to 8.6 Teraflops) |
| Memory | 24 GB LPDDR5X on board (7500 MHz dual channel |
| Storage | 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe™ PCIe® G4x4 Value SSD |
| I/O Ports | 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 | 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology Dolby Atmos® AI noise-canceling technology Hi-Res Audio certification Built-in array microphone |
| Battery | 80 Wh |
| Power Supply | USB-C®, 65W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 3.25 A, 65 W, Input: 100~240V AC 50 / 60 Hz universal |
| Dimension | 28.0 x 11.1 x 2.47 cm |
| Weight | 678 g |
| Price | PHP 56,995.00 |
What do you think of the ROG Ally X? Is it worth the higher asking price? Should current ROG Ally users upgrade? Sound off in the comments!