Console comparison
PlayStation 5 (digital) vs ROG Xbox Ally
Compared on price, graphics throughput, storage and the thing specifications never capture: what each one is actually for.
Verified September 26, 2026Prices from secondary reporting — confirm with a retailer
Sony
PlayStation 5 (digital)
$599.99 · 4K
ASUS
ROG Xbox Ally
$599.99 · 1080p 120Hz VRC handheld
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| Specification | PlayStation 5 (digital) | ROG Xbox Ally |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | ||
| Maker | Sony | ASUS |
| US MSRP | ||
| US MSRP | $599.99UK RRP £519.99 | $599.99UK RRP £499.99 |
| Price source | ||
| Price source | Reference source | Reference source |
| GPU throughput | ||
| GPU throughput | 10.28 TFLOPS | Not publishedUnverified |
| Storage | ||
| Storage | Winner: 1000GB | 512GB |
| SSD throughput | ||
| SSD throughput | 5.5 GB/s | Not publishedUnverified |
| Target resolution | ||
| Target resolution | 4K | 1080p 120Hz VRC handheld |
| Portable | ||
| Portable | No | Yes |
| Disc drive | ||
| Disc drive | none | none |
| UK street price | ||
| UK street price | Search Amazon (opens in new tab) | Search Amazon (opens in new tab) |
US MSRP is the reported RRP for the standard configuration — not a live UK street price. Use the Amazon UK buttons to check current UK availability.
PlayStation 5 (digital)
Digital-only mainstream PlayStation — same throughput as the disc PS5 minus the optical drive and at a lower sticker.
Best for
- PlayStation exclusives
- All-digital households
- Buyers who want PS5 without the disc premium
Watch out
No disc drive — physical media and cheap pre-owned games are out. UK RRP £519.99 (Slim digital, from PlayStation Blog). The 1TB drive still fills quickly — plan for an external SSD.
ROG Xbox Ally
The handheld Xbox: full Windows + Game Pass in an ASUS-built 7″ body (Ryzen Z2 A, 16GB/512GB) at an ERP under the Series X.
Best for
- Game Pass libraries
- Xbox + PC play anywhere
- Handheld-first buyers
Watch out
Windows on a small screen is more friction than Switch/SteamOS; battery under AAA load is the trade for the open library. Xbox lists these as estimated retailer prices, not Microsoft prices. The Ally X (Z2 Extreme, 24GB/1TB) sits at $999.99 ERP; the X20 (7.4″ OLED, Z2 Extreme, 24GB/1TB) opened pre-orders 25 August at $1,299.99 / £1,299 and releases 15 October 2026.
Common questions
PlayStation 5 (digital) vs ROG Xbox Ally
Answered from the verified figures on this page rather than general guidance.