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General

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Series

ROG Ally1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Nintendo Switch13Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-2-launches-june-5-bringing-new-forms-of-game-communication-to-lifeRead 30 September 2026Opening paragraphs identify Nintendo Switch 2 as next step in Nintendo Switch family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

RC73YA, RC73YA-NH002W, RC73YA-XB_ALLY.Z2A.16, ALLY-RC73YA-0021WZZ11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Global spec page lists ALLY-RC73YA-0021WZZ1. The DE page lists RC73YA-NH002W. US page lists RC73YA-XB_ALLY.Z2A.163Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

BEE-0014Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Corporate/Consumer-Information/Eco-design/Product-Ecodesign-Information-Consoles-part-3--2835840.htmlRead 30 September 2026Listed as Nintendo Switch 2 [BEE-001]

GTIN / EAN

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0454968858163Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026UPC 00045496885816 in the store data, US standalone system (store SKU 123669)

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

June 20257Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2025/08/20/rog-xbox-ally-handheld-release-date-october-featuresRead 30 September 2026As we shared in June. The day is not given in this post

16 January 20257Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Status

Available3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026ASUS Store price $599.99 with Buy Now on 2026-09-30

Available10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

ASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)12Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/this-is-the-ally-2-100-percent-asus-says-the-rog-xbox-ally-is-a-bona-fide-successor-to-the-first-two-handhelds-but-the-originals-will-still-get-new-xbox-featuresRead 23 October 2026PC Gamer quotes ASUS saying the ROG Xbox Ally is the successor to the ROG Ally and the ROG Ally X.13Maker product pagerog.asus.com/ph/articles/rog-ally/rog-ally-vs-rog-xbox-ally-and-rog-xbox-ally-x-all-the-improvements-in-the-newest-rog-gaming-handheldsRead 23 October 2026ASUS says the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are the next generation after the original ROG Ally.

Nintendo Switch (HAC-001(-01))21Press releasenintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2025/250116.htmlRead 23 October 2026Nintendo's press release calls Nintendo Switch 2 the successor to Nintendo Switch.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$599.996Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2025/09/25/pre-order-rog-xbox-ally-x-and-rog-ally-starting-todayRead 30 September 2026USD $599.99 (ERP)

$449.9910Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026USD 449.99 at launch. Raised to USD 499.99 on 2026-09-0113Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-2-launches-june-5-bringing-new-forms-of-game-communication-to-lifeRead 30 September 2026Suggested retail price $449.99 in United States. No later store price used.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€5994Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251010065048/https://rog.asus.com/de/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026ASUS Germany estore price 599,00 EUR in the Wayback Machine snapshot of 2025-10-10

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

AU, BE, CA, CZ, FI, FR, DE, HK, IE, IT, JP, MX, NL, NZ, NO, PL, PT, KR, RO, SA, SG, ES, SE, TW, TR, AE, GB, US, VN, EG, GR, HU, ID, SI, ZA, TH, UA6Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2025/09/25/pre-order-rog-xbox-ally-x-and-rog-ally-starting-todayRead 30 September 2026Country availability and added launch-market list in the official September 25, 2025 preorder release. ISO codes are normalized from the named territories.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Handheld PC2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026

Dedicated console10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Form factor

Slate2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026

Detachable controllers10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Platform and software

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OS family

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Nintendo Switch OS10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

OS at launch

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

Xbox app8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Library button opens the Xbox app

Nintendo eShop10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Physical games

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Game card1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Backward compatibility

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Plays compatible physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. Some Nintendo Switch games are not supported or fully compatible.3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026Footnote: some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible13Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-2-launches-june-5-bringing-new-forms-of-game-communication-to-lifeRead 30 September 2026Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible, subject to compatibility lists.

Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

RSR, AFMF2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026ACSE supports RSR, RIS and AFMF5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-a.htmlRead 30 September 2026

DLSS10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026DLSS through the Tensor cores14Press releaseblogs.nvidia.com/blog/nintendo-switch-2-leveled-up-with-nvidia-ai-powered-dlss-and-4k-gamingRead 30 September 2026NVIDIA Tensor Core paragraph explicitly names Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS). No system-level frame-generation feature is inferred.

Processor and graphics

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Chip

AMD Ryzen Z2 A1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

NVIDIA T2396Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026

Chip brand

AMD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

NVIDIA10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
4	Zen 2	2.8	3.8

Source5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-a.htmlRead 30 September 2026Chip maker AMD's page. 4 Zen 2 cores, 8 threads, base 2.8 GHz, max boost 3.8 GHz

BNintendo Switch 2

Physical core count	Core
8	Cortex-A78C

Source6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026Confirmed specification table identifies eight Cortex-A78C cores. Published 1.7 GHz maximum is described as theoretical or potentially available only in future/special circumstances. No proven retail maximum is stored here. Normal configured mode clocks are retained in tdp_modes.

CPU cores

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

3.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Process

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GPU

AMD Radeon Graphics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Integrated NVIDIA GPU, 1536 CUDA cores6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026

GPU architecture

RDNA 25Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-a.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Ampere10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

85Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-a.htmlRead 30 September 2026Graphics Core Count 8 (CUs)

1210Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 202612 SMs

GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

1,800MHz5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-a.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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3.072TFLOPS6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 20263.072 TFLOPS docked, rated by Nintendo per Digital Foundry

Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally

Mode	Power source	TDP (W)
Silent	Battery	10
Performance	Battery	15
Performance	Mains	15

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026Performance mode (15W) with power plugged in (AC). Silent mode (10W) and Performance mode (15W) from the battery life footnote

BNintendo Switch 2

Mode	Power source	Max CPU clock (GHz)	Max GPU clock (MHz)
Handheld	Battery	1.101	561
Docked	Docked	0.998	1,007

Source6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026Confirmed normal clocks: CPU 1101 MHz handheld and 998 MHz docked, GPU 561 MHz handheld and 1007 MHz docked. The article says availability above these normal clocks is unclear. These are configured operating modes, not an established global maximum.

Lowest TDP

10W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Highest TDP

15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Highest TDP on battery

15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Memory and storage

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RAM

16GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

12GB10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026

RAM type

LPDDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

LPDDR5X7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 202612 GB Micron LPDDR5X. The iFixit chip ID and the Digital Foundry table say LPDDR5

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

6,400MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 202616GB LPDDR5 on board (6400MT/s dual channel)

6,400MT/s7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 20266400 MT/s docked, 4266 MT/s handheld

Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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102GB/s6Press articledigitalfoundry.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2025-nintendo-switch-2-final-tech-specs-and-system-reservations-confirmedRead 30 September 2026102 GB/s docked, 68 GB/s handheld

StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

512GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

256GB1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

UFS1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280)

BNintendo Switch 2

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M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

microSD Express1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026microSD Express cards only. Other microSD cards can only be used to copy screenshots and videos from a Nintendo Switch

Card speed class

UHS-II1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

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2TB1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as up to 2 TB

Display

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Screen size

7in(17.8 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

7.9in(20.1 cm)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Pixel density

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

278.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

IPS-level LCD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Display specification: IPS-level, not a confirmed native IPS panel subtype.

LCD (subtype not stated)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Console Screen: wide colour gamut LCD, subtype not stated.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1080	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

BNintendo Switch 2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1080	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as 1920x1080 resolution, HDR10 support, VRR up to 120 Hz

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

FreeSync Premium1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026AMD FreeSync Premium

G-SYNC10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026G-Sync in handheld mode14Press releaseblogs.nvidia.com/blog/nintendo-switch-2-leveled-up-with-nvidia-ai-powered-dlss-and-4k-gamingRead 30 September 2026More Power, Smoother Gameplay bullet explicitly NVIDIA G-SYNC in handheld mode.

VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

500nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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HDR101Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

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Potentiometer15Reviewifixit.com/News/110926/switch-2-teardownRead 30 September 2026June 6, 2025 firsthand Joy-Con 2 teardown, Joysticks section: potentiometer tracks observed, no Hall effect or TMR sensors.

Stick layout

Offset10Reviewnasilemaktech.com/rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Xbox controller layout with the asymmetrical joysticks

Offset3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026From the maker's product photos: left stick above the directional buttons, right stick below the face buttons

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

Hall effect1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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Trigger stops

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D-pad

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Four buttons1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as Directional buttons on Joy-Con 2 (L)

Face button labels

Xbox1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026A B X Y buttons

Nintendo1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 20262 x assignable grip buttons

01Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Joy-Con 2 complete Buttons table: no extra grip/paddle controls. L/ZL/R/ZR and rail SL/SR excluded.

Trackpads

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026FAQ: key mapping in ACSE

Yes17Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/49260/p/989Read 8 October 2026System settings support Joy-Con 2 (L) and (R), with configurations saved on the console. Applies to games and most console menus. POWER, Volume, HOME and SYNC are excluded. Calibration and button tests temporarily disable custom mappings.

System buttons

View button, Menu button, Command Center button, Xbox button, Library button2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026

POWER Button, Volume buttons, HOME Button, Capture Button, C Button1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Console: POWER Button and Volume buttons. Joy-Con 2: HOME, Capture and C Button

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Bluetooth1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Fingerprint

Power button2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026Power button / Fingerprint sensor

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 20266-Axis IMU

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

HD haptics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Haptics: HD haptics

HD haptics1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as HD rumble 2 in each Joy-Con 2

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026AURA SYNC: Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026

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Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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1,068:118Reviewtechspot.com/article/3006-nintendo-switch-2-displayRead 8 October 2026Reviewer-owned Switch 2 unit measured 1068:1. Article describes manual display testing and limited signal control. Contrast stimulus, instrument, brightness setting and firmware are not published. Motion tests were at 60 Hz, but the contrast test refresh rate is not separately stated. No later user-replaceable-battery hardware revision is inferred.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

63points8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026PC benchmarks table, plugged in. R24. Review calls base Ally PC benchmark Turbo 25 W, inconsistent with its game 20 W and AMD 20 W configurable ceiling. The score is retained with this limitation.

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

304points8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026PC benchmarks table, plugged in. R24. Base Ally profile name/TDP is inconsistent within review, so no exact power setting is inferred.

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	TDP (W)	Power source	Average FPS
Ashes of the Singularity	1920	1080	Normal	Not available	20	Mains	42.8
Ashes of the Singularity	1920	1080	Heavy	Not available	20	Mains	29.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR 2.1 Auto	20	Mains	31.24
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	FSR 2.1 Auto	20	Mains	27.32
Forza Horizon 5	1920	1080	Extreme	Off	20	Mains	17
Forza Horizon 5	1920	1080	Medium	Off	20	Mains	43
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High	Not available	20	Mains	25
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest	Not available	20	Mains	21

Source8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Gaming benchmarks section. Mains, Turbo 20 W, 4 GB VRAM. In-game frame generation and path tracing disabled where stated. Disabling path tracing does not prove all ray tracing disabled. Driver AFMF may affect Ally X frame counts. All listed rows checked against prose.

BNintendo Switch 2

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

3,293MB/s8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026CrystalDiskMark, plugged in

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Not available	Not available	2.47
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	20	1.8
Gaming	Celeste	6	7.1

Source8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Battery section: Cyberpunk Steam Deck preset, Turbo 20 W, 68% brightness/about 200 nits, 1 h 48 min. Celeste Silent 6 W, 25% brightness, 7 h 6 min. Claimed Silent 10 W is a separate maker profile. Tom's Guide 02:28 row retains its own test.9Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Tom's Guide gaming battery test, 02:28 (2.47 h)

BNintendo Switch 2

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Hitman: World of Assassination	2.67

Source11Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/nintendo-switch-2-vs-steam-deck-oled-battery-test-theres-a-clear-winner-and-its-not-the-gaming-handheld-i-expectedRead 30 September 2026Battery depleted after 2 hours 40 minutes. Hitman: World of Assassination idle in the Paris level, max brightness, Wi-Fi on

Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

1.8h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

2.67h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

7.1h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

2.67h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

95min10Reviewnasilemaktech.com/rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 20260 to 100 % in 95 minutes with the included 65W charger. Peak intake about 62W

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

27.2°C8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Back middle maximum after 20 minutes of CPU stress, 81 °F. Converted to °C and rounded to one decimal.

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

25.6°C8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Grip maximum after 20 minutes of CPU stress, 78 °F. Converted to °C and rounded to one decimal. Review conversion typo is not copied.

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

62.1°C10Reviewnasilemaktech.com/rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026SoC max 62.1 °C in their game tests

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

29Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Speakers+Replacement/193643Read 30 September 2026Left and right console speakers

Speaker direction

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Audio features

Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), AI noise-canceling technology1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Linear PCM 5.1ch output over HDMI in TV mode, Surround sound effect1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

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11Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Built-in microphone (monaural)

3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	Top	Yes
microSD card	UHS-II	1	Top	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 20262x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort and power delivery, 1x UHS-II microSD, 1x 3.5 mm combo jack. The overview page names DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.08Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Power button, jack, microSD reader and two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports on top

BNintendo Switch 2

Type	Version	Count	Side
USB-C	Not available	1	Bottom
USB-C	Not available	1	Top
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top
microSD card	microSD Express	1	Not available
Other	Game card slot	1	Top

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026USB-C on the bottom for charging and the dock, USB-C on the top for accessories or charging10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026Photo caption: the top of the console has the USB-C port, headphone jack and game card slot

USB-C ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

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Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

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External GPU

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Dock

Sold separately2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026ROG Bulwark or Gaming Charger Dock

Included3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 202612Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-bundles/Nintendo-Switch-2-Bundles-2785628.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Max output through dock

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally

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BNintendo Switch 2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)	HDR
3840	2160	60	Yes
2560	1440	120	Yes
1920	1080	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026TV mode over HDMI: max 3840x2160 at 60 fps, 120 fps when 1920x1080 or 2560x1440 is selected, HDR10

Dock ports

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2 USB ports (USB 2.0 compatible), HDMI port, LAN port, AC adapter port, System connector1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Wi-Fi 6E (Triple band) 2x2

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Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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NFC

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Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026In the right Joy-Con 2

Cellular

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Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

60Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

19.74Wh7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 202615Reviewifixit.com/News/110926/switch-2-teardownRead 30 September 2026Battery Life Shrinks section identifies the original Switch 2 cell as 19.74 Wh. Original non-user-replaceable hardware only.

Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

Not available

5,220mAh1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20265220 mAh for the model with a non user-replaceable battery. The user-replaceable battery model has 5172 mAh2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally

Use	Game	TDP (W)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Hollow Knight: Silksong	10	5.4
Gaming	Forza Horizon 5	15	2.3

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026Display 75 %, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on, volume 50 %, online play, 720p, 60 fps cap. Silksong low settings in Silent (10W), Forza Horizon 5 default settings in Performance (15W)

BNintendo Switch 2

Use	Hours (from) (h)	Hours (h)
Gaming	2	6.5

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Battery life (claimed, min)

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2h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life (claimed, max)

5.4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

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Charging standards

USB PD 3.01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C / DisplayPort 1.4 / Power Delivery 3.0

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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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180min1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as approx. 3 hours, charged in sleep mode

Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

Yes8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026

Yes3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 202612Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-bundles/Nintendo-Switch-2-Bundles-2785628.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

65W8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026US review unit: a 65W charger. ASUS says the charger varies by country

60W5Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Corporate/Consumer-Information/Eco-design/Product-Ecodesign-Information-Consoles-part-2--2810757.htmlRead 30 September 2026Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter NGN-01: output DC 5.0/9.0/15.0/20.0 V, 3.0 A. 20 V x 3.0 A = 60 W

Cooling

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Fans

28Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Dual-fan cooling system

18Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Fan+Replacement/194217Read 30 September 2026One console fan, secured with three screws

Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026FAQ: customize RGB lighting, performance modes, and fan curves in ACSE

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Yes7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2Read 30 September 2026Kickstand is now metal

Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

SSD2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026Standard M.2 2280 drive, easily upgradeable

Fan, Speakers19Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Fan+Replacement/194217Read 8 October 2026Fan replacement requires internal disassembly, screwdrivers and replacement thermal putty and paste. Documented DIY repair, not tool-free access or a Nintendo-authorized routine service claim. Original BEE-001 console only. Battery is excluded.20Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+2+Speakers+Replacement/193643Read 8 October 2026Speaker replacement requires internal disassembly and tools. Documented DIY repair, not tool-free access or a Nintendo-authorized routine service claim. Original BEE-001 console only. Battery is excluded.

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width290Height121Depth50.9mm(11.4 × 4.8 × 2 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 202629.0 x 12.1 x 2.75 ~ 5.09 cm. Depth is the thickest point

Width272Height116Depth30.7mm(10.7 × 4.6 × 1.2 in)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Width and height are the full device with supplied controllers attached. Maximum external depth includes protruding controls: 30.7 mm. Chassis-only depth is 13.9 mm and is not stored in this field.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

670g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

534g(1.2 lb)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 534 g with Joy-Con 2 attached (battery not user-replaceable). The user-replaceable battery model weighs approx. 548 g

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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401g(14.1 oz)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Specifications-2785627.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 401 g, battery not user-replaceable model. The user-replaceable battery model is approx. 441 g

Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

Handheld compatibility program, Windows Performance Fit2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Manual, Cardboard stand, 65W charger8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026

Nintendo Switch 2 Console, Joy-Con 2 (L) in Light Blue, Joy-Con 2 (R) in Light Red, Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter, USB-C Charging Cable, Nintendo Switch 2 Dock, Joy-Con 2 Grip, Joy-Con 2 Strap (x2), Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable3Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026

Carrying case

None8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026It does not come with a carrying case

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Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-20252Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026

www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-23Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-system-123669Read 30 September 2026The product hub page links to this store page and to the tech specs

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specs2Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/tech-specsRead 30 September 2026

Manual

rog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/helpdesk_manual11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/helpdesk_manualRead 30 September 2026Official rendered Manual & Document listing offers English RC73XA_YA user manual E27431, version 27431, dated 2025-11-14. It covers both RC73XA and RC73YA. The link is the manual download listing. PDF body could not be retrieved through the signed download and is not claimed as read.

www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_ImportantInformation_EUR.pdf16Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_ImportantInformation_EUR.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer Important Information booklet for Switch 2 and supplied accessories. It includes safety, charging and service instructions. EU booklet is not evidence of US warranty terms.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

None of 1 known

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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