We used to believe that handheld gaming was a dwarf compared to our computers or consoles. Not anymore especially with the introduction of the Asus Rog Ally handheld gaming console. Before this, the Steam Deck by Valve altered our conception of how PC gaming can appear on a transportable device. As a result, it is not surprising that a large number of handheld gaming PCs have followed in its footsteps. The Asus ROG Ally is the most recent handheld gaming device to enter the market, and I believe it is capable of competing with Valve's hardware.
Asus ROG Ally-1080p 60FPS Gaming Handheld
It's not simply another cloud-based gaming handheld like the Steam Deck; rather, it's a real, fully-functional gaming PC in the same vein as that device. However, rather than running a flavour of Linux, it operates a full build of Windows 11, which means that you may use it with any games or software that you would normally run on your desktop computer.
Stunning 7-inch Display
The Asus ROG Ally is a mobile gaming device with a 7-inch screen and a gamepad with analogue sticks that point in different directions, a D-pad in the shape of a disc, four action buttons, and small system buttons. It has two shoulder buttons, two triggers, and two paddles on the back, so it has all the features you'd expect from a modern controller. The screen has a 1080p resolution and a pixel density of 314ppi, which Asus says is double that of a 32-inch 4K display. This means that it shows a lot of information in a small amount of screen space. The screen also has a frame rate of 120 Hz, support for multiple touches, and AMD's FreeSync Premium technology.
Powered by AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Extreme raw power at your fingertips!
Under the hood, Asus ROG Ally is powered by AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme consisting of eight individual cores. The processor is powered by 16 threads and boasts an amazing graphics performance of 8.6 teraflops. AMD's RDNA 3 engine is used as the backbone, complemented by in-house upscaling technologies namely RSR and FSR. Thanks to this combination of raw powers, Asus ROG Ally graphics power can easily match those of game consoles!
Play Games With Amazing Graphics With Asus ROG Ally
Besides the jaw-dropping main processor, Asus ROG Ally also comes with 16GB of DDR5 RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and a microSD card slot for additional storage on the entry-level model, with higher-end models anticipated to be released later. I always believe that anything with expandable memory is always golden.
Play Games on Your Own or With Your Friends
The Asus ROG Ally is rumoured to be capable of running games such as FIFA 23, Moving Out, and Street Fighter V at over 60 frames per second, as well as attaining comparable performance in a number of story-driven single-player AAA titles. You can also connect it to any of the company's external GPU systems (Asus ROG XG Mobile eGPU) for desktop-level performance in more demanding titles.
Asus ROG Ally Features and Specs
In addition, it includes dual front-facing speakers with Smart Amp technology and Dolby Atmos virtual 5.1.2-channel surround sound. The fact that it runs Windows 11 in its entirety and has a high-resolution display suggests that the battery won't last very long between charges. On the plus side, it comes with a 65W USB-C power adapter that charges the battery from 0 to 50% in 30 minutes.
What Else Can You Do With Asus ROG Ally?
You can even watch Youtube videos!
Even though the handheld is small, it has a built-in cooling system called "Zero Gravity" that uses two fans, a heat pipe, ultra-thin heatsink fins, and two air intakes with dust screens. Armoury Crate SE, which is Asus's own game launcher, a light weight of just 608 grams, a built-in mic, and a fingerprint reader for Windows Hello are some of the other features. Asus ROG Ally is now available for purchase with a starting price tag of $699. For more information, head over to Asus ROG's official website.
