Price Increase of ROG Ally X: $899.99 Compared to $449.99 for Nintendo Switch 2

So, get this—it’s the buzz of the week, right? Nintendo Switch 2 finally drops, and folks are running around like crazy trying to get one. Heard the price? A cool $449.99. Man, that’s no joke. But really, when you think about it, it’s a whole different beast compared to those other handhelds running Windows 11 or SteamOS. And if you’re a gaming junkie like me, you’ll probably want both. Or maybe that’s just my FOMO talking.

Now, here’s a twist. Companies like Lenovo are slashing prices on their consoles. Check this: Lenovo Legion Go shaved off $200 for now. So, if you’ve got $500 burning a hole in your pocket… might be worth thinking about.

Then there’s ASUS and their ROG Ally X—did a 180 and pushed prices up! Why, you ask? Who knows, maybe tariffs or something. A Reddit user, skumbagkitty (what a name, right?), noticed and posted the new $899.99 price tag. And that’s just for the base model. If you want the 2TB version, it’s a whopping $999.99. Insane, right?

ASUS justifies the price with some fancy talk, saying their handheld offers a “unique experience” and all that jazz. According to them, you get amazing performance across any game platform. Truth be told, the device is pretty solid. Our buddy Rebecca Spear seemed impressed with its feel and features in her review.

But come on, double the price of a Nintendo Switch 2? That’s a hard pill to swallow for me. Though, some folks disagree. What’s your take on this?

Oh, and by the way, trying to snag a Nintendo Switch 2 is like a treasure hunt. A colleague checked nine stores—zilch! TechRadar’s got a live blog, so that might help if you’re on the hunt. And yeah, bundles are a thing. Antonline has some, but the cheapest is over $600. Not exactly cheap, but hey, still under the ROG Ally X, right?

Check out places like Walmart, GameStop, and Amazon—if you’re feeling lucky, that is.