ASUS has just dropped two fresh gaming handhelds on Amazon India, and they’re coming in hot with the ROG Xbox Ally branding – (RC73XA-NH016W, RC73YA-NH010W ). Both devices are up for pre-order now, with an October 16 launch date.
ASUS ROG XBOX Ally (2025), AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 7"/17.8cm, FHD, Touchscreen,120Hz, 500 nits, Windows 11 Home, White, 670g, RC73YA-NH010W,AMD Radeon Graphics,Gaming Handheld PC
by ASUS
- Processor, Memory & Storage : AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor 2.8GHz (6MB Cache, up to 3.8 GHz, 4 cores, 8 Threads) | Memory : LPDDR5X 16GB RAM 8000MT/s | Storage : 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280)
- Operating System & Preinstalled Software : Windows 11 Home | Xbox Game Pass Ultimate_3 months*
- Display & Graphics : 7-inch, 17.8cm, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 120Hz Refresh Rate, Touch Screen (10-point multi-touch), Gorilla Glass DXC & Gorilla Glass Victus, 500 nits Brightness, 100% SRBG, glossy display, AMD FreeSync Premium (Variable Refresh Rate) | Graphics : Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics
ASUS ROG XBOX Ally X (2025), AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor,24GB RAM, 1TB SSD,7"/17.8cm, FHD,Touchscreen,120Hz, 500 nits,Win 11 Home, Black,715g,RC73XA-NH016W,AMD Radeon Graphics,Gaming Handheld PC
by ASUS
- Processor, Memory & Storage : AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor 2.0GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.0GHz, 8 cores, 16 Threads) AMD XDNA NPU up to 50TOPS | Memory : LPDDR5X 24GB RAM 8000MT/s | Storage : 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280)
- Operating System & Preinstalled Software : Windows 11 Home | Xbox Game Pass Ultimate_3 months*
- Display & Graphics : 7-inch, 17.8cm, FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 120Hz Refresh Rate, Touch Screen (10-point multi-touch), Gorilla Glass DXC & Gorilla Glass Victus, 500 nits Brightness, 100% SRBG, glossy display, AMD FreeSync Premium (Variable Refresh Rate) | Graphics : Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics
The Budget Pick: ROG Xbox Ally (RC73YA-NH010W)
Priced at ₹69,990 (down from MRP ₹83,990), this is the more accessible option. It runs on AMD’s Ryzen Z2 A processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, clocking up to 3.8 GHz. You get 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB storage.
The 7-inch FHD touchscreen pushes 120Hz with a bright 500 nits display. Weighs just 670 grams, making it lighter than most gaming handhelds. Battery is 60WHrs—decent for mobile gaming sessions.
What’s interesting: Hall Effect analog triggers (no drift issues), HD haptics, and full Windows 11 access. Plus, you get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate thrown in.
The Beast: ROG Xbox Ally X (RC73XA-NH016W)
This one costs ₹1,14,990 (MRP ₹1,31,990) and means serious business. AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, hitting 5.0 GHz. The AI NPU delivers 50 TOPS for AI workloads.
RAM jumps to 24GB, storage doubles to 1TB. Same 7-inch 120Hz display but with an 80WHrs battery—that’s 33% more juice than the base model.
The real upgrade? USB 4 with Thunderbolt 4 support. Better external GPU compatibility, faster data transfers. Weighs 715 grams—slightly heavier but worth it for the specs.
Why This Matters
Both devices run full Windows 11, not some stripped gaming OS. Your entire Steam library, Epic Games, Xbox—everything works. Xbox Play Anywhere means your saves sync across PC and Xbox consoles.
The build quality looks solid. Gorilla Glass protection on the screen, fingerprint sensors, Dolby Atmos audio. These aren’t cheap plastic toys.
Real talk: The base Ally at ₹70k competes directly with the Steam Deck. The Ally X at ₹1.15L is pricier but packs significantly better specs. If you’re buying, the extra ₹45k gets you double the storage, 50% more RAM, better battery, and that Thunderbolt 4 port.
Pre-orders are live on Amazon India. Ships October 16.