Console comparison
ROG Xbox Ally vs Xbox Series S (1TB)
Compared on price, graphics throughput, storage and the thing specifications never capture: what each one is actually for.
Verified September 2, 2026Prices from secondary reporting — confirm with a retailer
Microsoft
ROG Xbox Ally
$599.99 · 1080p 120Hz VRC handheld
Microsoft
Xbox Series S (1TB)
$599.99 · 1440p
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| Specification | ROG Xbox Ally | Xbox Series S (1TB) |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Microsoft | Microsoft |
| US MSRP | $599.99~£444 indicative | $599.99~£444 indicative |
| Price source | Reference source | Reference source |
| GPU throughput | Not publishedUnverified | 4 TFLOPS |
| Storage | 512GB | Winner: 1024GB |
| SSD throughput | Not publishedUnverified | 2.4 GB/s |
| Target resolution | 1080p 120Hz VRC handheld | 1440p |
| Portable | Yes | No |
| Disc drive | none | none |
| UK street price | Search Amazon UK(paid link) (opens in new tab) | Search Amazon UK(paid link) (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.
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. The Ally X (Z2 Extreme, 24GB/1TB) sits at $999.99 ERP; an X20 OLED variant lists at $1,299.99.
Xbox Series S (1TB)
The 1TB digital Xbox — same 1440p target as the 512GB model but with double the storage for Game Pass libraries.
Best for
- Game Pass households
- Digital-only 1440p
- Buyers who need more than 512GB
Watch out
US 1TB MSRP $599.99 from 1 August 2026; UK £519.99. No disc drive; 1440p-focused rather than 4K. Raw SSD throughput is under half the PS5's.
Common questions
ROG Xbox Ally vs Xbox Series S (1TB)
Answered from the verified figures on this page rather than general guidance.
Is ROG Xbox Ally or Xbox Series S (1TB) cheaper?
Both are $599.99 at RRP, so price will not decide between them.
Which is more powerful, ROG Xbox Ally or Xbox Series S (1TB)?
Graphics throughput is not published for at least one of these, so a direct comparison would be guesswork. They are also aimed at different things — ROG Xbox Ally is portable, which is a different proposition to raw fidelity.
Can I play ROG Xbox Ally away from a TV?
Yes — ROG Xbox Ally is portable and targets 1080p 120Hz VRC handheld. Xbox Series S (1TB) is a fixed console. If playing away from a TV matters at all, that usually settles the decision before specifications do.