Wonder why they are not yet back in handhelds. They got everything to make a superb one. I suspect they dedicated all resources to PS5, but now they may get to handhelds again.
@@mshark2205 so as it seems, Sony is developing a “cloud” handheld that will apparently look and feel awesome, like a ps5 controller with a giant screen between it. It will supposedly just be meant for streaming your local ps5, with the potential for remote play anywhere you have very fast internet. Not my ideal comeback, but could be cool for when the TV is busy or you want to play in bed or something. **EDIT because the PlayStation Portal is now out**
@@dylanlee5342 which is exactly why we DO need a full review. A review isn’t only showing off the good, and if we have even more people reviewing it, we will be able to see what really is common, and what isn’t.
@@dylanlee5342 lmao like 2 reviewers said they got a stuck button for a moment over the span of a few weeks. Don’t blow it out of proportion, no device is without any flaws 🤣
Sony: Introducing the PlayStation Portal! A new handheld! Everyone: AWESOME! Also Sony: It can only be used online connected to your PS5 and can’t play any games on its own. Everyone: … this is ass
Well the Valve SteamDeck was a BRILLIANT idea to bring back Handheld gaming. Steam>Peoples Huge Game Library’s>Take your game Libeary anywhere>What more do you need from a handheld. It’s genius. No disc’s or anything.
@@alexchavez4978I mean all I do with my phone is watch RUclips, call, text, and take pictures and people pay $1000 dollars for a phone, but a probable handheld pc for 700 is pretty good
That’s the way I remember when I was 15 and wanted a bmx bike $1200 my parents couldn’t afford so I got a job at a pizza place and The day I picked up the bike I quit my job
Bought it. Doesn’t 100% meet my expectations. Pros -When I’m at work, I have restrictions on my office computer so I obviously can’t run games on it. So this is a great thing to have. -Gives you the ability to play literally ANY game you want to, whether it’s on steam, xbox game pass, battlenet, etc. -The joystick placement is pretty dang comfortable. -The buttons are sized well and feel great when you press them. -The stock charger that comes with the device will charge it up fairly quickly, although the battery life isn’t the greatest but that’s expected with this much power at its size. -Screen size. The screen is absolutely huge. It makes up for the entire size of my iPhone 14 pro max, and then some. It’s amazing. Not to mention the resolution. ASUS definitely knows what they’re doing, and I imagine in the future the will put out a better Ally and it will have an even higher refresh rate. There are few obvious pros that do not need to be listed. Cons -The stock joysticks suck in my opinion. I would definitely recommend you go ahead and install ds4/dsx or maybe just use native Bluetooth or even just plug your damn controller into this thing. I should mentioned when I say joysticks, I don’t mean the physical feel. I mean the input such as the dead zone. I tried tweaking it, it just isn’t good and there’s not much room for it to get better so just use your own controller. -The device runs a little hotter than I thought it would, even when using low settings on medium fps (60) it’s honestly expected, but it just feels like you’re frying your cpu. I imagine if you want to use this device full time, you’re going to need to replace it within a year or 2. -PlayStation plus application does not properly run. Maybe I just didn’t tweak the device enough, but certain games played through the cloud on PS plus just would not operate properly with the controls. The input was completely reversed for half of the games I tried. Maybe there’s a fix for this, but at the time I couldn’t find one. This was a deal breaker for me, and one of the main reasons I don’t use it anymore.
@@EyeForKnowledge.its not going to be dead at all within a year, I dont know why you say that. the ally had many different advantages over the deck. the most important one being the performance and storage. just look at a full review if you want to see all the advantages over the steam deck
@@EyeForKnowledge.i just think they play at different levels. This doesnt even have quick resume. It only makes sense if i want it to substitute my main laptop with windows 10.
I'm with you - no quick resume, no shader cache updates, AND no programmable trackpads/soft buttons so i can play ALL of my pc games? This device is for a very specific subset of gamers: Anyone who wants a more powerful, higher-res take on the Steam Deck, but with a streamlined, slimmer presentation, with familiar controls. The trade off is that it not only costs more, but also sacrifices nearly all of the accessibility options that make the Steam Deck so _uniquely_ enjoyable to use.
They are already talking about version 2 right now, so I would definitely wait. But if you can't, the current one is discounted right now. Just make sure to buy the extreme version.
@@TheOrangeSunsetGaming I’m thinking about getting one as well mainly for its diversity and the fact that I miss cheat codes which is now replaced by mods which I would like to play with my single player games like kingdom hearts 2, but all that downloading code and all that just seems like a lot of head ache and confusing for somebody who haven’t been on pc in the last 7-8 yrs
@@Thawhid Pretty good so far, spent a little time updating it and getting windows set up. Downloaded diablo 4 and will be playing it tonight when I get off work 👍 Might have to invest in a power bank though because I've heard the battery life isn't the greatest from others who have reviewed it.
@@TriggerGingerhow’s it so far? What do you use to play the games? Steam? I’m trying to decide between steam deck and ally. While deck is cheaper, I could just pick an ally up at my local Best Buy and press play. Please give me advice lol
@@JohnGregoryGarza I would not recommend the ally. mine shut off and I cant get it to turn back on. customer support sends me to BestBuy about fixing it and best buy tells me to talk to asus. save yourself the headache and money and get a steam deck. I wish I did..
@@TriggerGinger the Best Buy near me offers full refunds. I play slot of mlb the show and you can’t play that on the deck because game pass doesn’t work without internet on the deck so I was hoping to get the rog…
Would you answer a question for me as I can't find the answer anywhere! I even went into my local Currys store and they couldn't answer. Can you play Xbox games that you own offline? I want this device for long haul flights or for when I'm away from home, and I'd like to have access to all my Xbox games.
@@BeardyBoy1996 you can play them all offline but the first time you open the game it will ask you to play online/ connected to some sort of internet just for the first time like you can literally connect to the internet and open the game and then disconnect from the internet close the game and then anytime after you can open it and play offline with no internet. It’s hard to explain but I hope this helps, I play on my break at work everyday with no internet so you’re definitely able to.
Do you still love it? I may get one to have access to steam and gamepass now... I'm not really on those ecosystems at all. Just Nintendo and Sony at the moment...which is more than I have time to play lol
@@bjornironsides6474 I ended up returning it. I am on the same boat as you (Nintendo and Sony). Couldn’t really find the time to use it. Always found myself going back to my PS5.
@@Kingclehey, it was really nice for what it is but I ended up returning it. I always found myself gravitating more towards my PS5. I did use the ALLY while traveling and that was nice. Not sure the wife enjoyed it tho lol
Sticking to the Steam Deck until next gen of these handled PCs. In 6 months we will hear of a new device that integrates a new awesome chip. I also think that, in any case, it could be good to wait a little bit to see how Asus will handled aftersale. It took several months to the Deck to be really up and running.
@@dabberdaffy256 Indeed it's a never ending story, at some point you'll need to settle on one hardware or another. Main argument being mostly "do not rush on first gen hardware" to avoid initial bugs and have minimum feedbacks on how the device is supported.
Plus the Steam Deck has those touch pads and four rear buttons, which I’ve gotten really accustomed to using. The ROG might have more horsepower, but it would still feel like a downgrade to me.
@@EyeForKnowledge. Ergonomics are off, overall operating system and control functions seems janky. It doesn't look and feel like a legit portable gaming system. Remember how back in the day people use to take apart PS 2's and stuff them inside portable DVD player casings to try and make them portable? This seems like that.
@@ejicon3099 Have you played a steam deck? Quality I think is much better than anything Sony made. The buttons are like butter. The software is a little clunky. True. But keep in mind it’s only been put a year and they are updating shit weekly. They’ll iron out everything. I have a feeling the Steam Deck will be the most important/sold handheld ever. Ergonomics? I guess that’s all subjective. I think they are perfect. I have big hands though. I agree with everything you say if we’re talking about the Asus. That thing is junk.
I mean its a handheld. Why would you even consider it if what you want is the latest tech and being able to play the latest AAA games. A desktop PC is plugged in the wall sucking in 700 Watts of power and having massive fans and massive components. Something that fits in a fanny pack and runs on battery wont compete. This is for retro gamers and casual gamers who want to combine their gaming with a dektop capable machine.
Got my preorder in, i have a deck and a original and oled switch. Want the ally for more demanding aaa games the deck struggles on and especially game pass. I think freesync is a game changer it will smooth gameplay out i think its range is 40-120hz. I know everyone is complaining about battery life but at 15 watts your getting about the same as the deck and i play my handhelds on a couch plugging it in isn’t a problem. And i think with every update it will get better and better im pretty pumped for it.
I'd your son doesn't live with you. Your priorities are fucked up. Worried about a gaming handheld instead of your son growing up sad in a broken home because you want to chase 🐈 🐈⬛️ 😺 🐱
Virus protection? Don’t go browsing shady areas of the internet. I haven’t used an antivirus on my windows devices since windows 10 came on the scene. Windows defender is built in and does a fantastic job. I work in IT, and I can assure you people get viruses and malware from unsafe browsing habits. Viruses don’t just pop out of nowhere on your computer.
I preordered this but if your wanting it for a pc experience might as well get a laptop for $700..unless your like me and don’t care about money or really just want a hand held pc..
I'm staying with my Steam Deck for now, Valve really supports the OS and haven't really seen great software support come out of Asus... especially lately lol.
@@genexis_ lol when the steam deck came out everyone and they momma wanted one now that a year later something with better hardware came out you call it copium so im assuming whenever a new graphics card, motherboard, monitor, etc comes out you get it 😂?
@@ariloiola These ally’s are cheaply built. They feel that way in the hand. Steam deck is the future. Asus is a cheap hardware manufacturer. Plus I’ve heard these things are buggy as hell.
I'm disabled and can't afford one can't even afford a powkiddy x55 wish I could cause I'm going to be bed ridden and in the hospital for a minute cause of surgery. Love your videos by the way your reviews are spot on.
@@paolobustos3132 You’re a liar. Asus makes cheap hardware garbage. These things feel Chinese in the hand. Plus they got bugs all over the place. And if you think Asus is going to fix them, you’re wrong. Steak deck feels premium. And their constant updates prove they have a vested interest in taking over the portable gaming market. They high they have and will continue to do. I give the asus a year or two at most before it goes the way of PSP or ngage
@@paolobustos3132 Why would I buy something from Asus? 😂😂😂. They are like the bottom of the barrel for technology. They can’t even make a decent television.
@@RedstoneTech i will since i have a career family, friends and i have a few ladies I’m dating i dont see the point in playing games for more then two hours unless if the person is doing it because they are streamers who makes money on twitch and other platform. There’s this thing called outside and trust the graphics are so life like. You should try it and if i want to game longer mobile i also bought the Logitech G cloud so i can remote play my ps5 and use steam link for steam games so yes i have options
*It's better to buy this than the Steam Deck. Trust me the Steam Deck doesn't have a lot of games that support the device and graphics will delay the experience*
I'm definitely getting one. I was looking at the AyaNeo 2 and a few others and finally bought the GPD Win Max 2 but the Rog Ally looks to good to pass up!
@@raphy_tt not anyone *everyone*. A lot of people will be satisfied, for me personally, we shouldn’t have such big bezels, I’ve always wanted a Nintendo switch but that’s the same
@@UrbanSasquatch yes, thank you for the correction also I see your point, I apologise for my previous comment but keep in mind this is more of a mock device, if they’re intending on building a second gen it would most likely have improved hardware including the screen size and bezels
There is a device that that has been in the works and just recently started selling. It's called the OneXFly boasting a 4tb ssd and 64 gb ram along with a powerful cpu/gpu. Supposedly it is going to be the killer of all handheld pc's
These handheld manufacturers are missing the mark. They literally pricing majority of gamers out of the market. Anything more then $399 is unacceptable
No need as Nintendo has 35 games, for the Switch, that has sold at least 1 million copies. They're printing money right now. If they were to make some games for other consoles / PC, they'd need some help printing money.
This is not Nintendo’s market their consumer base isn’t spending $600 for console they don’t need the most powerful console. Their consumer base wants something affordable and good gameplay they don’t care about the latest graphics power and specs
Think about the amount of emulation u could run. Then think about the pc games u can run, with enough storage, this could be the ultimate portable handheld
That was an earlier issue that Linus tech tips even pointed out but all the reviewer‘s are saying they fix that now so they shouldn’t be sticky buttons. Asus even said they address to the issue.
@@X862go you what's more toxic? Frying microSD, and then apply a patch to underperform the device as a band-aid solution. The 'Most Powerful Handheld' my ass 😂 There's a reason SD have many 'fan bois' as you put it, because it's good
@@X862go you Ally guys are the one polluting the discourse and basically saying "ally better" in every scenario involving a deck. you guys are annoying.
No trackpads = inferior 😂 GPD Win 4 is a better Windows device... but I am happy with my Steam Deck so it's moot anyway. The external PCI slot is cool though.
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Sony needs to make handhelds again . Psp and ps vita we’re way ahead of their time
Wonder why they are not yet back in handhelds. They got everything to make a superb one. I suspect they dedicated all resources to PS5, but now they may get to handhelds again.
Although they did make VR goggles, I guess they believed it had better prospects.
@@mshark2205 so as it seems, Sony is developing a “cloud” handheld that will apparently look and feel awesome, like a ps5 controller with a giant screen between it. It will supposedly just be meant for streaming your local ps5, with the potential for remote play anywhere you have very fast internet.
Not my ideal comeback, but could be cool for when the TV is busy or you want to play in bed or something. **EDIT because the PlayStation Portal is now out**
Ninetendo has the handheld scene on lock. Sony wouldn’t really benefit from it no longer.
@@MistaZipps is there really any point when you can just get something like a backbone One for your phone?
This deserves a full review
Not really. Its good but everyone who reviews it says buttons get stuck and no one wants that
@@dylanlee5342 which is exactly why we DO need a full review. A review isn’t only showing off the good, and if we have even more people reviewing it, we will be able to see what really is common, and what isn’t.
@@dylanlee5342 wym not really 😂 ur just biased cus i bet you like a steam deck
@@dylanlee5342 lmao like 2 reviewers said they got a stuck button for a moment over the span of a few weeks. Don’t blow it out of proportion, no device is without any flaws 🤣
@@dylanlee5342they said it's been fixed in the retail version
Sony in 2014: "fuck it. Scrap the PSP. Handheld gaming is dead"
Sony today: "wtf"
Sony: Introducing the PlayStation Portal! A new handheld!
Everyone: AWESOME!
Also Sony: It can only be used online connected to your PS5 and can’t play any games on its own.
Everyone: … this is ass
Well the Valve SteamDeck was a BRILLIANT idea to bring back Handheld gaming. Steam>Peoples Huge Game Library’s>Take your game Libeary anywhere>What more do you need from a handheld. It’s genius. No disc’s or anything.
Considering how much people pay for phones these days this is a steal!
I didnt even think of it this way. i shall now buy an Rog Ally
Gaming phones? Hahaha
@@NotUwU-_-gaming phones aren’t worth it, you can buy this, or a console for cheaper
Considering they aren't the same I would say no. I think a fair price would be $399.
@@alexchavez4978I mean all I do with my phone is watch RUclips, call, text, and take pictures and people pay $1000 dollars for a phone, but a probable handheld pc for 700 is pretty good
Once I get my first job and help around the house I'm buying for sure.
Respect bro. Hope you got it
Get aya neo 2 trust me it’s way better in overall quality in both design and overall gameplay
Same here bro lol. I’m 35 and it can’t really get any sadder.
Donate blood plasma
That’s the way I remember when I was 15 and wanted a bmx bike $1200 my parents couldn’t afford so I got a job at a pizza place and The day I picked up the bike I quit my job
If I came across $699 I'd absolutely buy it
😆😅😂🤣
It
Alright, I'll buy you.
@@BullioMaguirio buy me not joking
@@BullioMaguirio bully maguire things
“You can do anything you can on windows” was as close as a Fitgirl endorsement I needed.
Buying
💀💀🤣🤣
TRUE
Lol!
picking mine up tommorow for that reason😂
Haha 😂
Bought it. Doesn’t 100% meet my expectations.
Pros
-When I’m at work, I have restrictions on my office computer so I obviously can’t run games on it. So this is a great thing to have.
-Gives you the ability to play literally ANY game you want to, whether it’s on steam, xbox game pass, battlenet, etc.
-The joystick placement is pretty dang comfortable.
-The buttons are sized well and feel great when you press them.
-The stock charger that comes with the device will charge it up fairly quickly, although the battery life isn’t the greatest but that’s expected with this much power at its size.
-Screen size. The screen is absolutely huge. It makes up for the entire size of my iPhone 14 pro max, and then some. It’s amazing. Not to mention the resolution. ASUS definitely knows what they’re doing, and I imagine in the future the will put out a better Ally and it will have an even higher refresh rate.
There are few obvious pros that do not need to be listed.
Cons
-The stock joysticks suck in my opinion. I would definitely recommend you go ahead and install ds4/dsx or maybe just use native Bluetooth or even just plug your damn controller into this thing. I should mentioned when I say joysticks, I don’t mean the physical feel. I mean the input such as the dead zone. I tried tweaking it, it just isn’t good and there’s not much room for it to get better so just use your own controller.
-The device runs a little hotter than I thought it would, even when using low settings on medium fps (60) it’s honestly expected, but it just feels like you’re frying your cpu. I imagine if you want to use this device full time, you’re going to need to replace it within a year or 2.
-PlayStation plus application does not properly run. Maybe I just didn’t tweak the device enough, but certain games played through the cloud on PS plus just would not operate properly with the controls. The input was completely reversed for half of the games I tried. Maybe there’s a fix for this, but at the time I couldn’t find one. This was a deal breaker for me, and one of the main reasons I don’t use it anymore.
I think you need to use a sony controller for their games. Not sure if this device will connect to it, but it is a PC so it should.
So should I buy it?
@@ceaz9838 yes, buy a used one for 300-400$. Make sure to get the higher end version.
@@zaxx3305 thanks Brodie
@@ceaz9838nope, just buy a Lenovo Legion Go, it’s much better with a larger screen and more “umph” for your buck!
699 windows handheld, man if I traveled a lot more I would love this but for now I’ll stick with my gaming laptop
unplug your laptop then tell me the same the ally plays the same on battery or on plug!
just sold my m16 because the ally is better for gaming .
@@X862gowhat games do you play?
This is a game changer. PC gaming on the go, and it can be doc'd. I'm in
Steam deck already exists
Steam deck isn’t windows.. and games are limited
@@hairlinedoctor Windows is bad, and only allows to play games with Anticheat malware
@@hairlinedoctor it has a desktop mode💀
@@hairlinedoctorbetter compatibility with older games than windows lol
Man im a handheld guy since gameboy .. but recently i got a steamdeck and i love the touchpads and 4 buttons on the back.
@@EyeForKnowledge.its not going to be dead at all within a year, I dont know why you say that. the ally had many different advantages over the deck. the most important one being the performance and storage. just look at a full review if you want to see all the advantages over the steam deck
@@EyeForKnowledge.i just think they play at different levels. This doesnt even have quick resume. It only makes sense if i want it to substitute my main laptop with windows 10.
I'm with you - no quick resume, no shader cache updates, AND no programmable trackpads/soft buttons so i can play ALL of my pc games?
This device is for a very specific subset of gamers: Anyone who wants a more powerful, higher-res take on the Steam Deck, but with a streamlined, slimmer presentation, with familiar controls. The trade off is that it not only costs more, but also sacrifices nearly all of the accessibility options that make the Steam Deck so _uniquely_ enjoyable to use.
what do you use them for the touchpads seem pointless unless you play rts games/
steam deck 2 coming out soon is gonna crush this price and near match the performance
I own one and havent put it down since launch. Currently playing fallout 4 with on the highest settings hitting 60fps, mods included!
I’m a little late for the handhelds but I’m thinking of buying one. Should I wait for a new model possibly or just buy this
They are already talking about version 2 right now, so I would definitely wait. But if you can't, the current one is discounted right now. Just make sure to buy the extreme version.
@@zeblackboi I checked online. Best buy has a couple
Loving all these handhelds popping up. Love my switch and might need something like this
I got the Steam Deck and haven't touched my Switch since. Definitely get one of those portable PCs, MILES better than the Switch.
@@TheOrangeSunsetGaming I’m thinking about getting one as well mainly for its diversity and the fact that I miss cheat codes which is now replaced by mods which I would like to play with my single player games like kingdom hearts 2, but all that downloading code and all that just seems like a lot of head ache and confusing for somebody who haven’t been on pc in the last 7-8 yrs
@@TheOrangeSunsetGaming how miles? Can you explain ? Can you play the same games as on switch or PlayStation on this portable
@@jamesdawny1855 yeah… it’s called the *steam* deck for a reason… it uses steam
@@TheOrangeSunsetGamingI gifted my switch away and returned the steam deck 🤣🤣🤣
Picked mine up today. Can't wait to try it out later
How was it?
@@Thawhid Pretty good so far, spent a little time updating it and getting windows set up. Downloaded diablo 4 and will be playing it tonight when I get off work 👍 Might have to invest in a power bank though because I've heard the battery life isn't the greatest from others who have reviewed it.
@@TriggerGingerhow’s it so far? What do you use to play the games? Steam? I’m trying to decide between steam deck and ally. While deck is cheaper, I could just pick an ally up at my local Best Buy and press play. Please give me advice lol
@@JohnGregoryGarza I would not recommend the ally. mine shut off and I cant get it to turn back on. customer support sends me to BestBuy about fixing it and best buy tells me to talk to asus. save yourself the headache and money and get a steam deck. I wish I did..
@@TriggerGinger the Best Buy near me offers full refunds. I play slot of mlb the show and you can’t play that on the deck because game pass doesn’t work without internet on the deck so I was hoping to get the rog…
Have had mine for 8 months now I think. Shortly after it got released and I love it.
Would you answer a question for me as I can't find the answer anywhere! I even went into my local Currys store and they couldn't answer.
Can you play Xbox games that you own offline?
I want this device for long haul flights or for when I'm away from home, and I'd like to have access to all my Xbox games.
@@BeardyBoy1996 you can play them all offline but the first time you open the game it will ask you to play online/ connected to some sort of internet just for the first time like you can literally connect to the internet and open the game and then disconnect from the internet close the game and then anytime after you can open it and play offline with no internet. It’s hard to explain but I hope this helps, I play on my break at work everyday with no internet so you’re definitely able to.
Absolutely, I'm buying!! 💯 Will help when im traveling more than an airline.
A Nintendo switch on steroids 😂
dude this is awesome
better than anything
@@gim8756 lol
Yuzu😊
It is not at all similar to a steam deck
@@3upProd I know
Bought one recently. Was a little turned off by the initial set up (did not realize it was a full blown PC) but so far I’m loving it!
Do you still love it? I may get one to have access to steam and gamepass now... I'm not really on those ecosystems at all. Just Nintendo and Sony at the moment...which is more than I have time to play lol
Opinion after 7 months? I’m thinking to get this
@@bjornironsides6474 I ended up returning it. I am on the same boat as you (Nintendo and Sony). Couldn’t really find the time to use it. Always found myself going back to my PS5.
@@Kingclehey, it was really nice for what it is but I ended up returning it. I always found myself gravitating more towards my PS5.
I did use the ALLY while traveling and that was nice. Not sure the wife enjoyed it tho lol
@@thevictorylife702 return her next time..lol
I bought one and waiting for it to be delivered in a few weeks. 🎉
Where do you purchase it?
@@krzstarfarr1216best buy
What's your thoughts on it?
@@nadavelbaz3157 I love it, literally use it every day. It has a few issues but I can look past them.
got it for $499 with an Excellent Condition Open Box deal at Best Buy. absolutely love mine. this thing is a game changer
In recent short videos @ the end, that new tagline "Are you buyin' or sellin' ? "😂🤣 is superb
Sticking to the Steam Deck until next gen of these handled PCs. In 6 months we will hear of a new device that integrates a new awesome chip. I also think that, in any case, it could be good to wait a little bit to see how Asus will handled aftersale. It took several months to the Deck to be really up and running.
This uses new chips might as well wait for whatever comes out after then next Gen chips 💀
@@dabberdaffy256 Indeed it's a never ending story, at some point you'll need to settle on one hardware or another. Main argument being mostly "do not rush on first gen hardware" to avoid initial bugs and have minimum feedbacks on how the device is supported.
Plus the Steam Deck has those touch pads and four rear buttons, which I’ve gotten really accustomed to using. The ROG might have more horsepower, but it would still feel like a downgrade to me.
@beastybeast I play the steam deck constantly and have no regrets about getting it. I don’t need to justify it to some rando on RUclips.
That will be the case in 6 months.... But it will also be the case in 12 months. Just upgrade brother.
Sony needs to make a PS5 portable and be done with it all.
Psp 4000, last psp model was 3000.
Tmalready built you can see how it looks. Looks pretty cool too
Why? You can play anything from any system on these.
@@EyeForKnowledge. Ergonomics are off, overall operating system and control functions seems janky. It doesn't look and feel like a legit portable gaming system. Remember how back in the day people use to take apart PS 2's and stuff them inside portable DVD player casings to try and make them portable? This seems like that.
@@ejicon3099 Have you played a steam deck? Quality I think is much better than anything Sony made. The buttons are like butter. The software is a little clunky. True. But keep in mind it’s only been put a year and they are updating shit weekly. They’ll iron out everything. I have a feeling the Steam Deck will be the most important/sold handheld ever. Ergonomics? I guess that’s all subjective. I think they are perfect. I have big hands though. I agree with everything you say if we’re talking about the Asus. That thing is junk.
Me since childhood dreaming of a handheld PC able to play red alert warcraft counter strike diablo while lying on my bed
Your time has come
@@TheTyisawesome yeah i would probably save some money to buy one but it will take me years but it's ok
I still don't understand the "selling" part of the catchphrase at the end.
I just think of it as "passing" instead lol.
@@iiiiimoaN or skipping
Sounded like he was talking about company stocks lol
@Ali Jawad same thing lol.
For scalpers
Guys the price tag on this thing ranges from $700-$800 .
That's not bad for what u getting
@@AkaHoodie specially compared to Steam Decks
600-700
@@DanielPangemanan Deck is $400 completely different starting price
Damn y'all are rich lets be friends 😢
I prefer the Steam Deck. That track pad really helps with aiming.
The only problem is how long is it going to last us. Games are getting better and I just hope they can play games in 5+ years
Thats what keeps me from buying these
@@lclnbm right so idk if I'm going to go for it but knowing my ass will probably buy it day 1 lmao
This is no different from a phone. People upgrade their phones a lot, and phones go for like 1k+ now. This is only $771.74 huge steal.
@@lclnbm that’s what keeps you from buying one? So you don’t game at all since every hardware will eventually need upgraded
I mean its a handheld. Why would you even consider it if what you want is the latest tech and being able to play the latest AAA games.
A desktop PC is plugged in the wall sucking in 700 Watts of power and having massive fans and massive components. Something that fits in a fanny pack and runs on battery wont compete.
This is for retro gamers and casual gamers who want to combine their gaming with a dektop capable machine.
Doing both . Selling the steam deck to buy the ally
I'm doing the same thing 😂😅.
Got my preorder in, i have a deck and a original and oled switch. Want the ally for more demanding aaa games the deck struggles on and especially game pass. I think freesync is a game changer it will smooth gameplay out i think its range is 40-120hz. I know everyone is complaining about battery life but at 15 watts your getting about the same as the deck and i play my handhelds on a couch plugging it in isn’t a problem. And i think with every update it will get better and better im pretty pumped for it.
I think I might get this, and let my son take his switch home.
I’m sure your son will be happy to hear this
Lol
I'd your son doesn't live with you. Your priorities are fucked up. Worried about a gaming handheld instead of your son growing up sad in a broken home because you want to chase 🐈 🐈⬛️ 😺 🐱
lol
Pre-ordered day 1. Shits sick
This man called "Micro SD" "Micro USB"
@@he8535 bro found out human error exists
@@ezronthelegend bro
B on Best Buy 6 am for pick up on 6/13 😂
I'M GETTING IT THIS IS INSANE
Get a steam deck. Same thing. But it has track pads
@@3upProd definitely not the same thing 😂
@@philiptabaka7209 track pads make it better by a 1000 times
It should be called buying or saving ur money
Promoting scalpers 😂
I'm buyin'! Groceries that is ... hopefully I can afford them next month.
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you don't really need food?
Jobs are hiring, apply elsewhere. Bet you could be making 3x what you make now. Just gotta get yoursekf out there!
The psvita we all wanted 👐
we need a new ps vita with backwards compatibility ❣️
You can emulate all PS vita games on this device, just as you can on a PC.
This actually got me back into gaming. It's what the Switch should have been in regards to performance.
I'll stick to my Steam Deck
same the battery life is even worse on this
@@chunkplunk Because Windows
@@diesel5471 Especially with the windows standby problem that linus made a video about.
@@chunkplunk but it can run tlou 1080p med fsr balanced over 30 fps, can the steam deck do the same?
@@R313Y as if I'll ever play tlou lmao
I bought one. Picking it up from Best Buy on Tuesday.
Me too! 🎉
Looks like I’ll be installing virus protection on it then 😂
Is that a bad thing?😊
Virus protection? Don’t go browsing shady areas of the internet. I haven’t used an antivirus on my windows devices since windows 10 came on the scene. Windows defender is built in and does a fantastic job. I work in IT, and I can assure you people get viruses and malware from unsafe browsing habits. Viruses don’t just pop out of nowhere on your computer.
Yes! This device shouldn’t be running windows! Half the processing will most likely spent on AV scans!
Just dont click random porn links and you'll be fine
The wait is on I ourchased mine. HOPE THEY DONT TELL ME THEY ARE SOLD OUT THE DAY BEFORE IT SHIPS OUT!!!
I will just buy this and use it as my powerful pc.. That should save me over $2K
I preordered this but if your wanting it for a pc experience might as well get a laptop for $700..unless your like me and don’t care about money or really just want a hand held pc..
Can't wait to buy mine.
Buyin or Selling ?
Bruh I'll have to buy first to *SELL* that
Meaning selling what you've got already, for this, I'm guessing
@@jambothebairn yea
You've convinced me, I'm buying one for Christmas.
I was also an Ally until I heard the price 😂
it's 1K now :D
@@ayayotoko it’s $699
It’s cheap
I wish everyone that is reviewing this product had a clear ass camera like yours awesome😂
Been holding off on a steam deck for a while now and this may be worth considering as an alternative now! 😮
Thus exactly y I been holding out on the deck. I wanna make sure I spend my money on the right handheld.
Thanks for the review my friend. Definitely buying this over the steam deck.
I'm staying with my Steam Deck for now, Valve really supports the OS and haven't really seen great software support come out of Asus... especially lately lol.
Yeah this is going to tank honestly. Stick with a community supported tech and not the shiny new object - you will find everlasting joy.
@C M lol no its not gonna tank. That price tag and the hardware it comes with is a steal.
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@@ds3000gtvr4 whatever helps you with your copium
@@genexis_ lol when the steam deck came out everyone and they momma wanted one now that a year later something with better hardware came out you call it copium so im assuming whenever a new graphics card, motherboard, monitor, etc comes out you get it 😂?
Bought this online yesterday...im so excited.....
Update how is it
Buying on release day. Calling in just to pick it up on the 13th. Can't wait!!! I've been waiting so long for an actual windows based handheld
You realise there are many more PC handhelds out there, right? It's like wanting to buy an iPhone because you were waiting for a cellular phone 😂
@@ariloiola These ally’s are cheaply built. They feel that way in the hand. Steam deck is the future. Asus is a cheap hardware manufacturer. Plus I’ve heard these things are buggy as hell.
R.I.P to your X,B,Y,A buttons as they will begin to get stuck just after a few months of use, wear tear buddy
I'm disabled and can't afford one can't even afford a powkiddy x55 wish I could cause I'm going to be bed ridden and in the hospital for a minute cause of surgery. Love your videos by the way your reviews are spot on.
I'm really feeling bad for you.. 😢 I'm sorry
Can you compare that one to the Steamdeck ?
this way better in a miles i own both
@@paolobustos3132 You’re a liar. Asus makes cheap hardware garbage. These things feel Chinese in the hand. Plus they got bugs all over the place. And if you think Asus is going to fix them, you’re wrong. Steak deck feels premium. And their constant updates prove they have a vested interest in taking over the portable gaming market. They high they have and will continue to do. I give the asus a year or two at most before it goes the way of PSP or ngage
@@EyeForKnowledge. don't be jealous if don't have it.
@@paolobustos3132 Why would I buy something from Asus? 😂😂😂. They are like the bottom of the barrel for technology. They can’t even make a decent television.
@@paolobustos3132if you seen ASUS quality control haha no
This is a must buy as soon as possible
Just sold my steamdeck for it
Bought this extreme one yesterday and I have to say I should've picked this up awhile ago love it
Does it come with MS Word?
I have it just wish the battery lasts longer. But it is great.
What games are you playing on your Ally?
Diablo 4 and elder scrolls online while I'm at work 😂
@@joeluis4366hows eso play on there? Any input lag or anything?
I have the SteamDeck which i love but this thing looks stunning. I will be getting one once all the bugs are ironed out
In all honesty, the floodgates are opened. I suspect if you wait a year or so you’ll see more competition
I don't have this. How to sell?😂
I just got the Lenovo one today can’t wait to test it out
I work at Best Buy and sooooo many customers keep returning this device because of issues it’s having.
Wow, I've heard that also.
Already buying got my pre-order in can’t wait to pick it up on June 13th
Hope you enjoy that 1h30-2h battery life 😳
@@RedstoneTech i will since i have a career family, friends and i have a few ladies I’m dating i dont see the point in playing games for more then two hours unless if the person is doing it because they are streamers who makes money on twitch and other platform. There’s this thing called outside and trust the graphics are so life like. You should try it and if i want to game longer mobile i also bought the Logitech G cloud so i can remote play my ps5 and use steam link for steam games so yes i have options
If steam deck is not going to be sold worldwide anytime soon I’m just gonna buy this
*It's better to buy this than the Steam Deck. Trust me the Steam Deck doesn't have a lot of games that support the device and graphics will delay the experience*
@@ASTR690 Screw that then lmao i'll just get this
I'm definitely getting one. I was looking at the AyaNeo 2 and a few others and finally bought the GPD Win Max 2 but the Rog Ally looks to good to pass up!
What you think about it
Looks EPIC 🎉
Bought one today it totally worth it basically a normal gaming pc on the go you can also play Nintendo games at a better graphic frame
how long does the battery last? 1 or 2h?? WOW!!! PIECE OF SHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET 😂😂
I doubt you can even afford it 😂
Oh I'm selling all right! Selling my kidneys to buy this 😅
No devices should be released in 2023 with bezels. We are in the future now… we must make it bezel-less.
you can never satisfy anyone.
@@raphy_tt not anyone *everyone*. A lot of people will be satisfied, for me personally, we shouldn’t have such big bezels, I’ve always wanted a Nintendo switch but that’s the same
@@UrbanSasquatch yes, thank you for the correction
also I see your point, I apologise for my previous comment
but keep in mind this is more of a mock device, if they’re intending on building a second gen it would most likely have improved hardware including the screen size and bezels
There is a device that that has been in the works and just recently started selling. It's called the OneXFly boasting a 4tb ssd and 64 gb ram along with a powerful cpu/gpu. Supposedly it is going to be the killer of all handheld pc's
Him : it’s the most powerfully handheld
Meanwhile valve : surprise steam deck 2 to crash the party
I got my deck and I’m saving for the next one when the time comes
These handheld manufacturers are missing the mark. They literally pricing majority of gamers out of the market. Anything more then $399 is unacceptable
he missed the most important thing for a handheld. hows the battery?
Facts. I'm still might buy it if only the battery life is Better then the steam deck
@@ASTR690 it isn’t.
@@ASTR690 2 hours
@@MesozoicZac *That's not that bad*
Let’s be honest, most places you will play on the go will have an outlet close by.
I’m definitely buying one of these
I just got the SteamDeck a month ago, but fuck it Imma cop this too. This shit is so hard 😂
Two stereo speakers supporting Dolby Atmos.
Why he chosen that stupid closing phrase?
Buying this for my Christmas 😊
selling my series x and buying this lol
Good shout.
Seems insane, if it performa
Nintendo tryna play catch-up at this point
Eh not really. Nintendo doesn’t need it cus the money they make. Be nice if did have another product tho
No need as Nintendo has 35 games, for the Switch, that has sold at least 1 million copies. They're printing money right now. If they were to make some games for other consoles / PC, they'd need some help printing money.
This is not Nintendo’s market their consumer base isn’t spending $600 for console they don’t need the most powerful console. Their consumer base wants something affordable and good gameplay they don’t care about the latest graphics power and specs
Oh yeah I’m getting this. No doubt.
im waiting for the Sony Version
Sony version needs a ps5 & to be connected at all times.
Lol lol
Sony is a big monopoly. They only wanna create a streaming device because they failed with the PS Vita
This thing is actually nuts, but i don't really think id get much use out of it
Think about the amount of emulation u could run. Then think about the pc games u can run, with enough storage, this could be the ultimate portable handheld
It’s too bad a large percentage of people are reporting the buttons getting stuck pressed down🤦🏻♂️ what a small thing to mess up an entire experience
That was an earlier issue that Linus tech tips even pointed out but all the reviewer‘s are saying they fix that now so they shouldn’t be sticky buttons. Asus even said they address to the issue.
I might get myself one today for my birthday.
the new improved handheld the steamdeck killer.... that last 45 min on battery lol
wut? you run it at whatever tdp you want steam deck fan bois so toxic! worse than tesla fanbois lol 100%
@@X862go you what's more toxic? Frying microSD, and then apply a patch to underperform the device as a band-aid solution. The 'Most Powerful Handheld' my ass 😂
There's a reason SD have many 'fan bois' as you put it, because it's good
@@X862go you Ally guys are the one polluting the discourse and basically saying "ally better" in every scenario involving a deck. you guys are annoying.
Now that I've had the steam deck for a while, I am considering the ALLY for the full pocket PC experience also the RGB is nice lol
No trackpads = inferior 😂
GPD Win 4 is a better Windows device... but I am happy with my Steam Deck so it's moot anyway.
The external PCI slot is cool though.
I love everything Asus.
No. Steam Deck all day
Its better than the steam deck lol
u can't even run tlou on 720 low fsr performance and get 30 fps stable, the ally run it 1080p med fsr quality 30fps stable, lol.
@@R313Ybuggy game's fault
@@R313Y not everyone plays dumb prestigey AAA games lol
@@randomcatdude then why r u buying a pc ? just stay with your phone :)
the most powerful MicroSD fryer 😂
Wait for Lenovo Legion Go
Is there a small delay when using controller? Seems nice
i hear you can bluetooth a ps5 controller to it while its hooked up to a tv with hdmi 2.0 and pretty much use it like a computer.
Absurd dialog in the end !