ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that pre-orders for the new ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X gaming handhelds will begin in selected markets at 2:00 a.m. (CEST) on September 26, 2005, with pre-orders in other markets coming soon. Developed in partnership with Xbox, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X offer exceptional ergonomics, a full-screen experience, and other standout features that incorporate the best of console and PC gaming in a cohesive package.

Pre-orders are available today in: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand (ROG Xbox Ally only), Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland (ROG Xbox Ally X only), Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam. Both ROG Xbox Ally handhelds will also launch on October 16 in Egypt, Greece, Hungary, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Slovenia, South Africa, Thailand, and Ukraine, with pre-orders starting today. More pre-order opportunities are coming soon in other markets, including Brazil and China (ROG Xbox Ally X).