There have been many speculations surrounding the release date and pricing of the ROG Xbox handheld console Ally and its high-end model Ally X. The previously widely circulated prices in the industry are 599 euros for the Ally model and 899 euros for the Ally X model (not officially confirmed), and it is said that pre-sales will start at the Cologne Exhibition on August 20, 2025.
Now, billbil-kun, a reliable source from the well-known news website Dealabs, reports that the two handheld PCs are rumored to be officially released on October 16 (this date is consistent with the information circulated earlier). The report pointed out that Microsoft plans to announce these details at the Xbox Live Conference held during the Cologne Games Show in Germany on August 20. The tipster also said that these two devices will not be exclusive to the Microsoft store, and consumers can also purchase them through retail channels such as Amazon.
It is worth noting that the exposure of this release date further clarifies the launch window of the highly anticipated "Hollow Knight: Silk Song". The game was once mentioned as a "ready-to-play" title for Xbox Ally, but developer Team Cherry later clarified that the game would be released before the handheld console is released. Considering that "Silk Song" has been confirmed to be available for trial play at the Xbox and Nintendo booths at this Cologne Show, it is widely speculated that an announcement of its official release date may be imminent. Potential time points include the opening night live broadcast on August 19.
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