In the US, there are several store pages up for the console already on the official Asus website and retailers like Best Buy. A couple of retailers in the UK already have listing pages live, too, or allow you to register your interest ahead of the pre-order date.

I tested out the ROG Xbox Ally in person at Gamescom 2025, and I came away optimistic about Windows 11's future handheld gaming prospects.

The most notable difference between the Xbox Ally and the Steam Deck is the operating system. Like the ROG Ally, the Xbox Ally will also use Windows 11, while the Steam Deck uses Valve's SteamOS.