Scalpers list ROG Xbox Ally X prices of $2500 after pre-orders for gaming handheld sell out

After endless speculation, ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X pre-orders have opened. Sadly for U.S. buyers, the costs of the gaming handhelds are higher than earlier reports had suggested. However, even with an ROG Xbox Ally X price of $999.99, retailers are struggling to fulfill orders. Scalpers are now taking advantage of the shortages, with eBay listings asking up to $2,500.

ROG Xbox Ally X availability varies across the world

So far, the ROG Xbox Ally X with AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor is more popular than the $599.99 Xbox Ally. The official Xbox social media account posted a message on September 26th, notifying buyers that it was sold out on the Microsoft Store. Since then, the gaming handheld has also become unavailable on the Asus eShop. The bulk of the third-party supply may have gone to Best Buy, which is still taking pre-orders for the device.

Global availability is more uneven, with the Windows 11 handheld sold out on the Asus UK store, but not in France. Gamers are debating whether demand is truly high or if low supplies are leading to the depleted stock levels. The excitement over the Lenovo Legion Go 2, which includes an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme variation, has led the manufacturer to cancel some pre-orders.

Even if the shortages are artificially created, scalpers are demanding inflated ROG Xbox Ally X prices. Most gamers may not be willing to pay $2500, but eBay has recorded some sales on its U.S. marketplace. In one case, a buyer committed $1775 to reserve the machine.

eBay allows sellers to conduct ROG Xbox Ally X pre-order sales if they can ship the product within 40 days of the purchase date. Gamers will have to wait until its October 16th release date to see how it stacks up against the competition.

Although the gaming handheld offers a convenient way to access Game Pass and other marketplaces, any advantages may be short-lived. Microsoft plans to distribute its Xbox full-screen experience to alternatives, like the MSI Claw A8 and Lenovo Legion Go 2, in 2026.