ROG Ally is ASUS’ first devoted gaming handheld machine. (Image: ASUS)
Asus will launch its first handheld gaming machine, the ROG Ally, in India on July 7. It gives AMD Z1 and Z1 Extreme processors, an RDNA3-based mostly GPU, and a 7-inch FHD show with a 120Hz refresh fee.
Asus is all set to introduce its first handheld gaming machine—the ROG Ally—to the Indian market subsequent month, with a scheduled launch date of July 7, in accordance with a Flipkart itemizing.
The Windows-powered handheld was lately unveiled within the international market, providing two chip choices—AMD’s Z1 and Z1 Extreme processors—each based mostly on the Zen 4 structure, together with an RDNA3-based mostly GPU. It incorporates a 7-inch FHD show boasting a 120Hz refresh fee.
However, whereas the system’s launch in India is confirmed, it stays unsure whether or not each chip choices will probably be accessible within the nation or if India will solely obtain one configuration.
Now, with the launch date on Flipkart set in stone, the system is making its solution to India before anticipated. This machine goals to compete with different handheld methods such because the Nintendo Switch and the Valve Steam Deck. Notably, neither of those competing units has been formally launched within the Indian market but—leaving customers to resort to gray channels or on-line platforms with out guarantee protection.
ROG Ally SpecificationsÂ
Asus ROG Ally is available in two configurations, with the upper-finish mannequin that includes an AMD 4nm Ryzen Z1 Extreme chipset, 8 cores, and 16 threads, with a lift clock pace as much as 5.1GHz, and the bottom mannequin that includes the AMD Ryzen Z1 chipset. Both fashions include a RDNA3-based mostly GPU with 4GB VRAM, 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.
It incorporates a 7-inch IPS panel with a 1080p decision and 120Hz refresh fee, AMD FreeSync help and Gorilla Glass Victus safety for the show glass.
Running on Windows 11, the ROG Ally gives three months of free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and is suitable with third-get together sport shoppers corresponding to Steam and Epic Games. Being a ROG machine, the Ally comes with ROG laptop computer staples, together with the Armory Crate SE app. For ports, it has a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C port, UHS-II, and a microSD card reader. The machine is powered by a 40WHr battery with 65W quick charging help.
ASUS ROG Ally: Price and Availability in India
The ROG Ally will probably be completely accessible on Flipkart ranging from July 7. However, Asus ROG has not disclosed the official value for the Indian market presently. But, a report by Gizmochina claims that the hand-held may very well be value at Rs 71,999 for the Z1 chip variant, and Rs 79,999 for the Z1 Extreme chip.
Internationally, the upper-finish variant is priced at $700 (roughly Rs 58,000), whereas the bottom mannequin is priced at $600 (round Rs 50,000). If Asus maintains related pricing for the Indian market—the ROG Ally might current a compelling choice—significantly when in comparison with Valve Steam Deck, which is offered at the same or greater value level and lacks guarantee protection in India.
