Pre-orders for ROG Xbox Ally will open at Gamescom 2025 — insider

Reliable insider Billbil-kun, known for PlayStation Plus giveaway leaks, has reported a possible surprise from Microsoft and ASUS at Gamescom 2025, which kicks off on August 20.

Last week, Xbox announced that it will bring more than 20 games to Gamescom and will also allow attendees to try out the ROG Xbox Ally. However, information regarding the launch of sales and the official price of the device was not disclosed at the time.

Now, according to Dealabs, pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally will open on the first day of the event — August 20. This was reported by reliable insider Billbil-kun, known for accurate leaks regarding monthly PlayStation Plus giveaways.

At the Xbox booth, visitors will not only be able to get hands-on experience with the new handheld console from ASUS and Microsoft, but also try out Hollow Knight: Silksong — the game's demo will be running specifically on the ROG Ally. This has sparked a wave of speculation among fans: it is possible that Microsoft plans to time the console's launch to coincide with the release of Silksong, and the release date announcement for both new products could take place on the same day — during the Gamescom 2025 opening ceremony.

In addition, Billbil-kun confirmed the previously reported prices: €599 for the standard version and €899 for the advanced Ally X model.

While this information remains unofficial, its accuracy will likely be confirmed in the near future — Gamescom 2025 will take place from August 20 to 24 in Cologne.

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