Handheld PCs are so cool, I got one two weeks ago, it feels like magic to have so much cramped into a single device like this, sure, phones are kinda similar in that aspect but, to have the PC's games and apps, it's just something else.
at this point i think i'll never get a high end desktop, these handhelds are powerful enough for me. I'll get the legion go and turn it into an all in one PC Gaming and Emulation Station. That'll fit my needs for many years
Only if you are a fan of ridiculously big ass bulky handhelds (nothing wrong for those who are but, if you like more compact stuff, there are better options).
@@AlexRubioCompetition is good for the market, why do you feel a need to validate your purchase by telling others it is the only be all and end all option?
Steam deck can’t play call of duty and many other massive titles so not sure why you act like steamdeck is only choice its a great product but its not perfect
Removing the Windows Hello PIN from Hibernate on my Legion Go has made quick resume on games so much more enjoyable, thank you Bob and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I did exactly what he said and not only didn’t it work for me, I now have an additional login option. (account password vs PIN). Any idea how I effed this up?
@@minarhasan137 they don't care about hardware. They would make a killing off a handheld version of windows. Would be the new go to os in pc handheld market with game pass
I mostly keep my subscriptions to music, but Bob - I finally subscribed and I should've done so a long time ago. Your videos are always great: well-produced, informative, entertaining. Also I have a ROG Ally arriving today, so what a coincidence.
I can't express how great this channel is. Down to earth, realistic, fun to watch and your sarcasm and sense of humor is simply out of this world! Thank you for all the great content and information!!
These Windows handhelds look great for raw performance and support that Linux can't handle (e.g. Game Pass, anti-cheat, etc), but I'm glad I got a launch Steam Deck. The suspend feature, great Steam integration, and most importantly, lack of Windows make me prefer the Steam Deck.
@@tlingitsoldier yeah. Missing out on a handful of games is totally worth the console like interface and simplicity the Steam Deck has. I hope eventually Microsoft has some new version of Windows that works well with devices like these
@@Anna_RaeI went through the top games for the last 5 years to identify the games that the Steam Deck can't play. It's pretty slim, and if I cared enough about all of the PS5 exclusives too, then I should just get a PS5 to play what the Steam DeckDon't.
my suggestion to debloat windows, get rid of everything you can like skype, office and other stuff that is installed. This will free up a lot of windows resources, disable stuff like autopilot this will stream line much of your windows configuration. You could always download Tiny Windows also. But this is a must because with changing VRAM and other settings windows loves to eat memory.
I have the rog Ally and the steam deck and they have there highs and lows with them but overall I like both of them. 😊. Thank you for the videos this year they we’re quite entertaining and you and your girlfriend have a great Christmas and a happy new year
Removing the password on a portable device 😂. Such a bad idea. If you lose it or its stolen, then you will have a very bad day. Someone else will have full access to anything you are logged into. Steam, EPIC, maybe a browser with your passwords.
I bought the lenovo go. It would be cool of the led on the joystick would turn from green to red according to the battery level. The other one could tell you the load on the cpu, or temp.
@BAHHHHB - what about emulator game saves and synchronizing? Do you manually setup a Google drive or something on every device? How's that work on non-windows? (Steam deck) what's the delay for each to save before shutdown or sync after getting on a new device?
Based upon the language used in tis video, you still talk like you are in middle school. Kids naturally gravitate to gaming channels, so being an adult would be the responsible thing to do.
I just received my wulffden xl mouse pad, I love it. Make one half the size with the same design, I'll buy one for my night stand. I love this, almost reached my monitors from the edge of the table, it is so big.
The first thing you should do before buying a Windows 11 handheld for PC gaming is.... Know how or are willing to learn how PC gaming works! Then after learning how PC gaming works, sit and stare at a Frames per second counter on your game wishing you had more! Welcome to PC gaming!
Hey thanks for the shoutout! I’ve also made an updated day 1 guide for the legion Go, should work on any windows device as well. Happy gaming everyone! and happy holidays!
Steam decks controls are God awful. They are crowded at the top with the thumbsticks WAY TOO CLOSE TO THE SCREEN. It is worse in person, i wish i knew this before wasting money on it.
I’m not proficient in using pc and doing updates. I’m so confused and I’m struggling to understand what I need to do. I got the legion go yesterday and I’m pulling my hair out trying to figure it out. I can’t even play games on the Xbox app because when I try to run the game I get ‘clip license device id does not match’ Tried ‘valorant’ and it open in a tiny box with no way to open it in full screen. I really want to like it, but I might have to return it. I feel a bit overwhelmed by it all.
lol came across this video and decided to watch bc I have a new Steam Deck only to find out the video is only about Windows handhelds. Is a Steam Deck not considered a PC handheld?
Great video and info. Been browsing this and Asus Ally for a bit now. Enjoying my laptop and consoles for now but ill wait for a version 2 and hope for a better UI experience
The first few minutes of this video just shows that Windows has horrible support for handhelds. I hope in the near feature Microsoft will focus on this.
I was about to call you out for defending Jirard, but then i saw your recent tweet and now you have gained all of my respect. Favorite tech channel on RUclips.
Trying to run The Surge 2 off my microSD card is what killed my first ROG Ally. Not sure why I thought that was a good idea but I would highly caution anyone from using that feature at all until a better fix comes out. I have a new board on my Ally but I refuse to use it until better testing results come out. Weird problem.
One thing you missed that I was hoping you might cover. Activating the game controller that’s attached to the Lenovo to play games like a console and not PC. I’m having issues with mine. I would really appreciate the help.
There are some tools or Windows distros with all the unnecessary stuff turned off, perfect to squeeze more performance and battery from your handheld. Also there are some alternative launchers like Playnite that automatically loads your games from other stores, and also it is customizable with plugins so if you want you could have the Switch UI in your handheld. Handheld companion is a utility that let's fine tune the power and controller configuration for multiple handhelds if you don't like their native apps.
@@catcatdaniel Steamdeck Oled in 4 dayyyss😄 Tho I was really struggling to decide between the steamdeck and the Ally but because i already have a Pc i wanted that Console like experience
@@Joloxx Yup! Very cool, I love it to bits. I haven't connected an eGPU, didn't feel a need, what i've been playing so far are some smaller and indie games on Steam and, Wii U, PS2, and Switch emulators, all of which work perfectly well with the graphics card already on the device. :)
Great video. I am totally gonna go for the legion go because of the vertical mouse features. :) Now that I finally got a job I can finally finally save up one of these bad boys. :)
The "boot to windows" instead of logging in I followed the guide exactly but now there are two accounts and one requires a login and password. The other one requires a pin like before. Help?
hay wulff den can you give me a list of cheap but high performants hand held pc that can run Minecraft java with lots of mods and can last long on a single charge? my price range is $400 or less including shipping and handling. i live in the usa by the way.
So Lenovo kinda shorten their device name don't they. Full name of the Lenovo handheld should be "Lenovo Legion waste 3 hours of your life to setup the windows and only and then you can GO"
Maybe this was for when the software was bug but now I recently resect my rog and when to the windows set up with just the touch screen and it was easy and fast no bugs no problems.
I see the steam deck is way better with gaming, all that to set it up, maybe one day i might get one but right now the steam deck is good, if win one oh great but think steam deck is great choice right now.
I bought the ROG Ally Z1 model right around this Thanksgiving and I loved it. However I just returned it to Best Buy today because it corrupted my 1TB microSD card. It was happening as I was playing the RE4 Remake and the game crashed twice. I thought it was the game at first until Windows popup a message saying the SD card couldn't be found. Thankfully I was able to get refund and just ordered a Steam Deck OLED 512GB today to save myself any more grief.
Why not just get a Mini PC with a portable monitor? that way you'd have a more powerful PC & a better screen. Then use a wired or wireless controller of your choice.
![This can play what the Steam Deck CAN'T [Asus ROG Ally]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/crSfiGBPGeo/mqdefault.jpg)
![This can play what the Steam Deck CAN'T [Asus ROG Ally]](/img/tr.png)
![Powerful PC Handheld with the Nintendo Switch treatment [Lenovo Legion Go]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/_rPvnNvoiWI/mqdefault.jpg)
POV: U dont have a hand held pc but ur just watching anyway
I find them fascinating, but my archaic ass don’t need nothing that powerful just to play Tetris and Sonic 2 😂
@@DonWeaselYeehawEdition lol
Handheld PCs are so cool, I got one two weeks ago, it feels like magic to have so much cramped into a single device like this, sure, phones are kinda similar in that aspect but, to have the PC's games and apps, it's just something else.
I hear you, it's just crazy that we've gotten to the point where we have things like this
@@SlapNuts4Life Ikr! Sometimes it can even be kinda scary to think about how far technology has advanced in so liytle time.
at this point i think i'll never get a high end desktop, these handhelds are powerful enough for me. I'll get the legion go and turn it into an all in one PC Gaming and Emulation Station. That'll fit my needs for many years
@@ParanoidThalyyMVS Right? And the speed at which it's advanced is also amazing
@@megakoni1 Nice! These are pretty powerful devices.
First thing to do with a pc handheld: buy a steam deck
Only if you are a fan of ridiculously big ass bulky handhelds (nothing wrong for those who are but, if you like more compact stuff, there are better options).
@@ParanoidThalyyMVSlike what!? Ayaneo air/plus, ayn Orion max? All of them have horrible warranties and horrible support. Steam deck is the go too
@@AlexRubioCompetition is good for the market, why do you feel a need to validate your purchase by telling others it is the only be all and end all option?
And the legion go isn't bulky? Lmaom@@ParanoidThalyyMVS
Steam deck can’t play call of duty and many other massive titles so not sure why you act like steamdeck is only choice its a great product but its not perfect
Removing the Windows Hello PIN from Hibernate on my Legion Go has made quick resume on games so much more enjoyable, thank you Bob and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I did exactly what he said and not only didn’t it work for me, I now have an additional login option. (account password vs PIN). Any idea how I effed this up?
Same thing happened to me and I can't reverse it. Help!
On the first step click remove pin and you’ll be set
Same here
@@JA-df5zqThanks man, that fixed it.
Microsoft definitely needs to develop a handheld version of windows if they want to compete with steam OS.
They will only if they makes a handheld gaming console..since they're no longer competing with Sony I do doubt it but we will see
@@minarhasan137 they don't care about hardware. They would make a killing off a handheld version of windows. Would be the new go to os in pc handheld market with game pass
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I mostly keep my subscriptions to music, but Bob - I finally subscribed and I should've done so a long time ago. Your videos are always great: well-produced, informative, entertaining. Also I have a ROG Ally arriving today, so what a coincidence.
Bought a iPad for my wife for Christmas and pulled the trigger on the rog ally. I'm loving it and can't stay away.
Good on you! 👍
I got one to for birthday it’s definitely better than the office laptop I used!!
I can't express how great this channel is. Down to earth, realistic, fun to watch and your sarcasm and sense of humor is simply out of this world! Thank you for all the great content and information!!
Would be great if he didn’t defend an asshole who committed $600k worth of charity fraud
I agree! Even his sponsorships are freaking creative that it’s fun to watch
RIGHT! Honestly, this is the only channel where I actually watch the sponsorship portion if I have not seen it yet!
I'm glad I got the OLED steam deck. Battery life is incredible compared to what I've seen these windows handhelds do.
These Windows handhelds look great for raw performance and support that Linux can't handle (e.g. Game Pass, anti-cheat, etc), but I'm glad I got a launch Steam Deck. The suspend feature, great Steam integration, and most importantly, lack of Windows make me prefer the Steam Deck.
@@tlingitsoldier yeah. Missing out on a handful of games is totally worth the console like interface and simplicity the Steam Deck has.
I hope eventually Microsoft has some new version of Windows that works well with devices like these
@@Anna_RaeI went through the top games for the last 5 years to identify the games that the Steam Deck can't play. It's pretty slim, and if I cared enough about all of the PS5 exclusives too, then I should just get a PS5 to play what the Steam DeckDon't.
my suggestion to debloat windows, get rid of everything you can like skype, office and other stuff that is installed. This will free up a lot of windows resources, disable stuff like autopilot this will stream line much of your windows configuration. You could always download Tiny Windows also. But this is a must because with changing VRAM and other settings windows loves to eat memory.
I just got the ROG Ally and I'm glued to it, in fact I'm watching this video on it now like a psychopath
Bloody diabolical 😂
I have the rog Ally and the steam deck and they have there highs and lows with them but overall I like both of them. 😊. Thank you for the videos this year they we’re quite entertaining and you and your girlfriend have a great Christmas and a happy new year
All these reviews are garbage. The GO is way better than the steam deck. I sold my steam deck.
Removing the password on a portable device 😂. Such a bad idea. If you lose it or its stolen, then you will have a very bad day. Someone else will have full access to anything you are logged into. Steam, EPIC, maybe a browser with your passwords.
Asus has a very simple overlay that includes the battery bar and frame rate. I've been using that for status.
I bought the lenovo go. It would be cool of the led on the joystick would turn from green to red according to the battery level. The other one could tell you the load on the cpu, or temp.
I've been saving up for about a year to get one of these. By summer I should have enough, and by then reviews will be even better.
I bought the Ally a week ago. I've been frustrated beyond belief! This definitely helps. Thanks so much!!
@BAHHHHB - what about emulator game saves and synchronizing? Do you manually setup a Google drive or something on every device? How's that work on non-windows? (Steam deck)
what's the delay for each to save before shutdown or sync after getting on a new device?
I'm more on Ally & Go than Deck. Planning to buy Ally or Go asap ❤❤❤
at first i thought the red box in the thumbnail was a trashbin.
Based upon the language used in tis video, you still talk like you are in middle school.
Kids naturally gravitate to gaming channels, so being an adult would be the responsible thing to do.
Ive been messing with chimeraos on the legion go and i keep messing it up so eventually i'll have a upgraded steamdeck :D
Thanks Bob for the contest! Very kind of you! Happy Holidays to you, Hannah, and of course Zim!
I'm so glad you decided to jump headfirst into all these handhelds. ^_^ Your videos are so fun!
I just received my wulffden xl mouse pad, I love it. Make one half the size with the same design, I'll buy one for my night stand. I love this, almost reached my monitors from the edge of the table, it is so big.
the battery indicator is helpful!
I have almost every major windows handheld and boi does windows suc
The first thing you should do before buying a Windows 11 handheld for PC gaming is....
Know how or are willing to learn how PC gaming works!
Then after learning how PC gaming works, sit and stare at a Frames per second counter on your game wishing you had more!
Welcome to PC gaming!
Hey thanks for the shoutout! I’ve also made an updated day 1 guide for the legion Go, should work on any windows device as well.
Happy gaming everyone! and happy holidays!
Ive never wanted to win a giveaway as much as i want to win the legion go giveaway
7:43 * knok knok knok * *FBI OPEN UP!!!!*
Me: Already own a ROG Ally. Set it up exactly the way I like.
Also me: Bob makes video, I watch.
Me: owns a steamdeck. watches anyway.
Steam decks controls are God awful. They are crowded at the top with the thumbsticks WAY TOO CLOSE TO THE SCREEN. It is worse in person, i wish i knew this before wasting money on it.
How big are your hands??
@@PerpetualExplosion How small are your hands??
Happy Holidays, Sir Wulff. thanks for the wholesome entertainment you provide!
I have had my Ally for a month now and I have never once used an external keyboard or mouse! But when docked is a necessity!
Screen rotation has been nice when i played DS or 3DS emul with the controllers off.
Merry Christmas Bob personally I’m going for a Steam Deck later this coming year not one of the others cause of price ranges.
U should it’s a solid price
I love coming to learn about BaHb's juicy tips 🤤❤️
First thing to do with a new handheld: Don't defend charity fraud
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I’m not proficient in using pc and doing updates. I’m so confused and I’m struggling to understand what I need to do. I got the legion go yesterday and I’m pulling my hair out trying to figure it out. I can’t even play games on the Xbox app because when I try to run the game I get ‘clip license device id does not match’
Tried ‘valorant’ and it open in a tiny box with no way to open it in full screen. I really want to like it, but I might have to return it. I feel a bit overwhelmed by it all.
lol came across this video and decided to watch bc I have a new Steam Deck only to find out the video is only about Windows handhelds. Is a Steam Deck not considered a PC handheld?
Great video and info. Been browsing this and Asus Ally for a bit now. Enjoying my laptop and consoles for now but ill wait for a version 2 and hope for a better UI experience
Someday I will own one 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thanks a lot for the opportunity ❤
AYYY HU fam OKestGamer let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Thanks Bob for the video!
The first few minutes of this video just shows that Windows has horrible support for handhelds. I hope in the near feature Microsoft will focus on this.
Hoping that windows make win 12 fully handheld compatible
I was about to call you out for defending Jirard, but then i saw your recent tweet and now you have gained all of my respect. Favorite tech channel on RUclips.
Please review the Ayn Loki Max in either black or white team wuff den 😊
Trying to run The Surge 2 off my microSD card is what killed my first ROG Ally. Not sure why I thought that was a good idea but I would highly caution anyone from using that feature at all until a better fix comes out. I have a new board on my Ally but I refuse to use it until better testing results come out. Weird problem.
first thing came in my mind watching this video is , what if those loud cooling fans suck your hairs accidently ? 😬
I am getting a Rog ally tomorrow, thank you very much for the tips Bob 💪💪💪
Love your content so much
One thing you missed that I was hoping you might cover.
Activating the game controller that’s attached to the Lenovo to play games like a console and not PC. I’m having issues with mine. I would really appreciate the help.
The first thing to do: trade it in for an Odin 2 and enjoy a system that doesn't take up most of your time with game configuring ;)
There are some tools or Windows distros with all the unnecessary stuff turned off, perfect to squeeze more performance and battery from your handheld.
Also there are some alternative launchers like Playnite that automatically loads your games from other stores, and also it is customizable with plugins so if you want you could have the Switch UI in your handheld.
Handheld companion is a utility that let's fine tune the power and controller configuration for multiple handhelds if you don't like their native apps.
How many buy a steam deck comments will this video get?
me: just finishes setting up my ally
Bob: do this
me: ok
Turn off core isolation for a significant boost.
Love the set 😁😁 Thanks for the knowledge.
He knows we all getting a Handheld this Christmas👌
Yep I’m getting a rog ally
@@catcatdaniel
Steamdeck Oled in 4 dayyyss😄
Tho I was really struggling to decide between the steamdeck and the Ally but because i already have a Pc i wanted that Console like experience
I got a GPD Win 3
@@ParanoidThalyyMVS
Nicee, really special with the flip-up screen.
Have you tried connecting a graphics card to it?
@@Joloxx Yup! Very cool, I love it to bits. I haven't connected an eGPU, didn't feel a need, what i've been playing so far are some smaller and indie games on Steam and, Wii U, PS2, and Switch emulators, all of which work perfectly well with the graphics card already on the device. :)
Great video. I am totally gonna go for the legion go because of the vertical mouse features. :) Now that I finally got a job I can finally finally save up one of these bad boys. :)
Merry Christmas Bob to you and your family and thanks for the great content this year.
Just had a SanDisk 512 HC card burn out on me because of the Ally. Apparently there are some thermal issues there.
The "boot to windows" instead of logging in I followed the guide exactly but now there are two accounts and one requires a login and password. The other one requires a pin like before. Help?
hay wulff den can you give me a list of cheap but high performants hand held pc that can run Minecraft java with lots of mods and can last long on a single charge? my price range is $400 or less including shipping and handling. i live in the usa by the way.
So Lenovo kinda shorten their device name don't they. Full name of the Lenovo handheld should be "Lenovo Legion waste 3 hours of your life to setup the windows and only and then you can GO"
Selling my 512gb Steam deck, no charger almost perfect. Let me know!
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Set up Windows... Yeah, will do 😂
I had a Legion go and a Rog ally. I sold my Rog ally and bought a second legion go.
Is there a Chance to get a Batterie bar while charging to know then ITS finished. My onexfly does Not do this
I just wanna say Bob, you're looking damn good in that Christmas fit 👍
I really need to know what this Mouse and Keyboard pad is. I cannot find that device anywhere.
Maybe this was for when the software was bug but now I recently resect my rog and when to the windows set up with just the touch screen and it was easy and fast no bugs no problems.
AYANEO SLIDE. Can't wait.
I get my legion go tomorrow 😂perfect timing
What’s a good portable keyboard and mouse for the Asia rog through Bluetooth
Should i wait for rog ally 2 or is the rog ally 1 good, i wanna do dragons dogma 2, palia, stuff like that
I see the steam deck is way better with gaming, all that to set it up, maybe one day i might get one but right now the steam deck is good, if win one oh great but think steam deck is great choice right now.
guys! does the legion go do power delivery??? trying to use the anker hub that has pd
I bought the ROG Ally Z1 model right around this Thanksgiving and I loved it. However I just returned it to Best Buy today because it corrupted my 1TB microSD card. It was happening as I was playing the RE4 Remake and the game crashed twice. I thought it was the game at first until Windows popup a message saying the SD card couldn't be found. Thankfully I was able to get refund and just ordered a Steam Deck OLED 512GB today to save myself any more grief.
Ive reset several pc handhelds..you do not need a external keyboard its really not that hard but he in not the first to say this.
These are going to be so cheap in a few years.
Everything in the palms of your hands
Can't believe you don't have a GPD Win Mini.
I don't have the option for "users must enter a password etc etc " when I go tot hat exact menu
i will sell you my left kidney if you fix my phat limited ps3 with ylod pls i beg you
This video has saved a marriage!
6:28 *laughs in GPD Win 4*
6:20 Whenever I do this it just asks for my Microsoft password instead. Can someone help me? It’s driving me insane
same problem
Why not just get a Mini PC with a portable monitor? that way you'd have a more powerful PC & a better screen. Then use a wired or wireless controller of your choice.
Try doing that on a plane / bus / bed / bathroom.
Legion go worth the money! Just make sure you have one drive COMPLETELY off.
14:20 when the person i sent this too realizes i friendzoned them
4:47 it was an email.
No recommandation for the gdp 4?
What a nightmare to own a windows device
i wont ever be cause i cant afford it, but nice video man!
I really hope I win the Legion Go... I was inspired by your previous set up video with it and have some ideas of my own...
I gotta shill for LaunchBox real quick. Love it for my Rog Ally and with its Big Picture mode its all I need for all my PC games and ROMs