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ASUS Rog Ally makes steam deck look like an amateur. Steam deck is absolutely rubbish compared to the Ally.
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Yes, the 100W charger can.
@@cloudGGs How old are you?
@@cloudGGsweak bait.
Honestly love my Ally and haven’t had a single problem. I know my experience seems to be less common but this thing is amazing. I’m a console gamer but I am quite familiar with windows as I have a surfacebook 3 and have had lots of laptops in the past. I’ve done a lot of tinkering to the ally to make it cooler and avoid overheating issues. Anyone using the Ally I suggest turning off the CPU boost as well as setting a custom fan curve. My CPU temp rarely gets over 90° under load. I regularly play Cyberpunk 2077 with some light mods running. Unfortunately this device is not an out of the box plug and play device but it is amazing for an enthusiast that is willing to put some time and dig around tinkering the device.
Same here. I have used it every day and it has only gotten better. Perfect machine to grind in Diablo 4
Same here! Love my Deck for low TDP gaming(old games and indies) but for recent games and emulation the Ally is a beast. The screen and sound are already a big upgrade but the power to play RE4 Remake, Cyberpunk, SF6, Spiderman,etc at 720p60fps high, and some games even at 1080p30fps medium/high is something else...
No reason to assume your experience is less common. People with problems will always be heard more than those whose Ally is working fine.
Same
Put on a custom fan curve and it doesn’t go above 80 in turbo mode
The production quality of this review is hands down brilliant!
Thank you for adding game titles for everything shown within your video!
Wow, video edition/production really step up. Nice to see you're still pushing the limits, congrats for keeping the high quality. Also, I got some games because of you (like the Neon Dash) and I'm loving them, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
I had the steam deck since it was released and the ally was legitimately what I dreamed of when I initially got my deck. It’s weird to me that people are having so many issues. At launch I had to RMA 3 decks all for different issues. Drifting, buttons that won’t register the proper commands even while factory resetting completely. So many issues. I just hope people hold on to it long enough to see it shine.
You seem to be in the monitority for both issues with the Deck as well as lack of issues on the Ally.
Good that you're enjoying your Ally though.
I had a ton of issues with my first deck, too. Sending it in for repair didn’t help (it actually created new issues), but they finally replaced it and the new one is much better.
I had so many issues with my deck I threw it away. Complete waste of money. Probably the worst quality device I’ve bought. I was hesitant about the Ally but finally bought one and have had zero issues. 100% better than the deck.
@@brianmiller2546 Yup, easy windows experience. Instal and get going.
@@rsiv5156 still have my original aya Neo 2021 not really any problems it’s a great device currently enjoying playing through the pc port of ratchet and clank rift apart really fun game
thanks for talking about the touch pads and gyro. Most people gloss over those features when comparing the two.
Im not gonna lie i do not see many sponsor skits as entertaining as yours. Thanks for the laughs!
Thank you!
Still in love with my steam deck, but per usual, I love and support all your vids. 😄
Okay this ad was HILARIOUS. Lmao
Thanks, it was fun to shoot. My next one is even better.
I bet. 😂 Can’t wait to see lol
I discovered your channel watching the previous ROG Ally video, “i am not a benchmark guy”, honestly that candid statement gets me every time. I was leaning towards buying it but this video really cements it for me. Excellent Content, Subscribed.
I appreciate that!
I appreciate your dedication to the sponsor bit with the hats
Next sponsor but is even more fun. If they approve it. Thanks for watching.
I don’t have an ROG Ally, I still LOVE that it exists though. I love my steam deck and have enjoyed it a lot. Seeing other companies enter this market will likely lead to better devices from all companies as they compete for everyone’s business and I think that’s a huge win for consumers!
Totally agree, I have the aya Neo 2021 which I love I’m currently playing through the ratchet and clank rift apart pc port
I've had mine since launch day and I've had virtually no issues. I love being able to all of my games, my steamdeck was nice but I hated going through extra work trying to get a game to work. I use my Ally everyday and I love it
Me too..I mean I have had some random crashes but I can just turn it on and go into whatever game I want and it runs pretty flawless.
Most bot like auto response I've ever read.
Had a Deck since Aug 2022, in terms of people new to this kind of thing, i would recommend it 10 times out of 10. The Ally tho is just perfect for all my use cases, needs a little tinkering here and there but it does absolutely everything you want it, nothing to stop you from playing your favorite games!
The Ally has been great for me and I have almost zero complaints after a month. I loved the Steam Deck but wished it had a bit more power. I do miss the gyro and touchpads sometimes which were awesome on the SD.
I bought the 64GB Steam Deck and then upgraded to a 1TB SSD when I got the money. I do like the ROG Ally but I really can't spend over $500 on a device. I really do wish that price was a bit lower. I do think its worth that price but I just can't afford it. So I'm for sure sticking with the Steam Deck and I really hope the next Steam Deck is similarly priced. Great video too. Thanks.
I hope you didn't spend over 500 for your phone 🙃
@@frankcoley1537 If Asus took payments on the ROG Ally I'd most likely have one. They're not the same.
@lilBugger35 there is no difference bud ......... phone plans also make you pay slightly higher at times than you would just buy it our right. The only difference is you pay for it over time but none the less you do pay for it. You could always put it on a credit card and best buy does have a leasing program as well essentially what your phone plan is lol 😆 not to mention you could save up for it if the big chunk is what is bothering you. But either way you'd still be buying for 700...........
@@coryvallad7578 Okay well if it makes you happy I have a Google Pixel 7 Witch I did pay $500 for.
Also got to remember ROG Ally can achieve much higher performance at the cost of battery life. Glad you're happy with your SD though
Your video quality is on fire Bill!! 🔥
I had the Steam Deck since Aug 2022 and it was good, but sold it and got the Ally. No regrets. The combo of screen, power and compatibility is too good. I even use it as a laptop and pair it up with mouse and keyboard to do some work. I have the ROG Ally case and it’s good for throwing in a bag and works as a little stand for watching RUclips. Travelers- get the Anker 737 140W power bank, it supports the 30W turbo mode and basically triples battery life.
Thanks for the travelers tip. I just purchased.
i don't see how compatibility is a selling point when you can install windows on the deck too. mine is dual booting, but i use windows 99% of the time
@@GraveUypomore power
Got an open box deal that should be here in the morning. Thanks for the tip.
When I first picked one up all that were available were open box units so I pulled the trigger and took the discount. Had some issues and fried an SD. Returned it in my window for a new model and its been flawless! Don't let the release bugs scare you away from this amazing device! It has replaced my Switch, my PS5, and my gaming desktop lol ❤
I love my Ally! I've perhaps been very lucky in not having the reported issues, and maybe as well that I haven't used a Steam Deck for comparison. It makes me want to try one, just to see if I appreciate some things more. I do really want some more proper accessories to come out, but I have nothing to complain about!
One stealth benefit of this video is that I went ahead and bought Demon's Tilt.
Recently discovered this channel (thanks to the Ally) and I love it and the podcast!
Loved the Video Bill. I have a steamdeck and love it but your video really made me see I don’t need an Ally right now. I’m happy with my Steamdeck performance and really only game I really want to play with anti cheat is Diablo 4 and seems it’s very easy to get battlenet on the deck so I’ll wait until a must have reason. Keep up the great content and I really enjoy the new nerdnest podcast 💪🏽
Your video quality is spectacular
I love my ally i got mine 3 days after the day they were available and have not had an issue with it yet
I’ve had no issues whatsoever. Replaced the SSD and tweaked some settings to conserve battery life and I love the Ally.
Great review, thank you!
I upgraded from a deck to an ally. Love it never looked back.
Turned on my ps5 only once since getting this thing on launch. Shits glued to my hands . So fun
I've been through 3 allys from best buy.
1st one worked for about 3 days and then had some sort of hardware failure causing broken textures in every game. Resets, updates, full wipes and reinstalls did nothing to fix. So I went back to best buy and swapped it out.
The first replacement I got, I never even powered it on. Soon as I opened the box, the right joystick was fubar. Back to best buy for my 3rd, and so far current, rog ally.
This one works perfect.
I've done alot of the tweaking stuff to get a more optimised experience for me including:
Turning off cpu boost so the cpu doesn't starve the gpu and kill my battery. I get more stable framerates this way.
Turning off the secure momory thing for less idle ram usage.
Usiing nosebloaty to get a bunch of the crap off the device.
Custom power profiles cranked to their max with aggressive fan curves for a far cooler running ally. (seriously, this one makes a HUGE difference)
And another big one for general usability was turning on and setting up windows hibernate instead of sleep. Now the ally acts just like a steam deck when I tap the power on and off.
Honestly, I love my ROG Ally. I haven’t used my deck ever since I got my Ally at launch. I have been doing all the workarounds needed to play non-compatible games on my deck before and now, with the Ally, I just have to install them. Also, most of the games I planned to buy for my SD are all free with the free xbox game pass from the Ally.
I got my Ally about a week back and as someone without a PC it blows my mind the customisability of everything. Games are cheap and the majority run absolutely great. I'll admit I'm scared of putting it into turbo mode though but I've heard people have gotten some insane performance out of that. Thankfully on performance mode almost everything can hit 60fps and that's all I personally need. I can't really tell the difference when it hits 120 anyways.
Yeah it’s a really impressive powerful device, i have the aya Neo 2021 though which I love
I have been really happy with the Ally and luckily no issues. Sold my SD to my son. The SD is a great handheld but I am a heavy gamepass user and the Ally meets my needs.
I love both. Honestly as busy as my life is my gaming rig, ps5 and xbox, collect more dust. These handhelds have changed my view of games. I can afford to have both and serve there purposes playing halo or gears natively can not be beat
1:20 "You hang on too"
Lol that got me
Great point on the screen overkill too, I would cap everything at 60fps as well.
Glad we have different options for different people/use cases. I adore my ally and it has taken over my gaming life. I understand why people might not like windows but i don’t really mind. Mine is a desktop replacement paired with my 6850 xg mobile and then i undock to bring to work for a 24 hour shift. My only gripe is battery life, which is kinda a non issue for me because my sessions are short and I’m always near a plug anyways. Other than that i really appreciate the power and ease of compatibility. So many things just work as intended in a windows environment. It’s the device for me
I’ve been watching so many reviews on the ROG ally. I want to get one but money is tight due to family issues. One of these days I’m going to grab one and it will be great I love this review
You can do monthly payments if you really want it.
I purchased an open box ROG ALLY from Best Buy in satisfactory condition. To say the least I absolutely love it. I went in expecting less and received what I feel is more. This device was not fun to set up, with that being said my daughter flooded half my house by leaving a bathroom sink on. Water flowed through the wall and into my room and hers so I had to disconnect my PC and put it away for three days while I repaired the water damage (new padding, preventative mold treatment and waited for the dehumidifier to take all water out). ROG ALLY and I became best friends over the course of three days. I tested its limitations and what I could get away with on lower wattage. My device has been great. Beautiful screen, great performance. The battery life is what I expected it to be as laptops get around the same. I’m really happy with it. If you’re able to bless me with a key I’d appreciate it! 😊
I love my Ally!
There are little Problems like Windows freezing when I am moving windows from one virtual desktop to another or one specific game is locking up after a long timeperiod of sleep.
BUT I started gaming again. As a father and husband my time is rare. Now I can just start a quick game sitting on the couch at home or in holidays when my kids are playing in the hotel-play-room I can get a little me-time.
The batterylife is plenty enough for me.
I am even using that thing as my main PC/desktop.
I love my ally still, i just started a new job and im on the road and this has been so nice especially playing red dead 2 locked 50 fps medium settings 19 watt power mode
I’ve currently had mine for 5 days and it’s really good for a travel piece. I may give it up for a laptop pc and get it later.
Have purchased and enjoyed it. Regarding SD card, I have a plan to install it but will purchase extreme editions with extra temperature range and hope everything will be fine)
Wanted a portable because my new role at work has me traveling and picked up the Ally, solely bc of the open environment for downloading games. I wanted to love it so so much. But it was absolutely the jank that turned me off (hardware was totally fine). I had it for a week and just had to let it go. Ended up picking up Alienware's M15 r7 on sale and I'm infinitely happy with the choice. Obviously more clunky to lug around but oh the power
I have both the steam deck and the ally and I totally get why someone would want something more streamlined like a steam deck. But for me I’m willing to deal with a little jank for flexibility.
The ally replaces my steam deck, my Xbox (because the ally has game pass) and my laptop I just keep around just in case I need a computer for something (because the ally runs windows).
And yeah the xg mobile is very pricey, but will it be in a year or 2? I’m planning on finding one later down the road when I’m really wanting better graphics. Right now the ally’s graphics are not great, but good enough
Nice review. I like to think of the steam deck and rog ally as the yin and yang of pc handheld devices. Not rivals, but devices that complement each other. There are games that I would prefer to play on the steam deck because of the trackpads and the lower power draw. Indies and city builders are great on it. But there are a lot of games that just won't run or run poorly on the deck. And then there are the other storefronts like epic, ea, and uplay that are easier to run on the ally. They both serve a purpose and I keep them both charged and ready at my fingertips.
I love my Ally. Imagine if Asus offered part upgrades. I would buy the parts.
Imagine if Asus created a upgradeable internal GPU, and GPU makers could release special edition GPUs extending performance for maximizing 120 Hz elongating the consoles health
@@elilmke5720 I'd prefer standard EGPU compatability.
Great review. I've had mine for a few weeks and love it. 0 notable issues beyond typical Windows jank. That said, I'm a hardcore Windows gamer with a gaming laptop and a gaming desktop so I'm more than familiar with gaming on Windows. The big elephant in the room is how well Asus supports it over time. That will determine if I grab a second version or not.
I have had my ROG for almost a week now. I have no complaints so far.
Love everything about except the battery life. But that is a given seeing as how much power it has.
Button and stick laying is exactly like the Xbox (which is great for me) runs super quite.
Using windows 11 with touch screen is good. Doesn't bother me.
I currently play Diabl 4 and Destiny 2 on it. They run at 60fps fine in turbo mode.
I mainly use it at work on my lunch break, using my phones mobile hotstop for wifi. It still runs everything fine. Some stutters here and there, but that's due to connection.
Overall. I am loving my ROG
I love the ally no problems except when plugged in to XG mobile it tends to disconnect itself i might need to update but love this device and it fits my need as a trucker who is rarely home I have my PC and PS 5 for that
I've never played a Deck but always thought they seemed great on paper. I was holding out for the next gen Switch or even something portable from Xbox because those are the ecosystems I'm tied into and what I'm familiar with. Enter the Ally. Since I use Game Pass Ultimate it was kinda a no-brainer. I don't regret getting it at all. I've not experienced any of the issues many are reporting and Game Pass PC is keeping me going. Plus, I've been introduced to Steam, which I would never have gotten into otherwise. This is my first foray into PC gaming and I'm glad I took the step. Still love my Switch, tho.
I think it really depends on what you care about the most... I had a steam deck which I really loved, but I ultimately sold it once I got the ally and realized how much more I liked the ally... For me, the variable refresh rate and the 120 Hertz capability is worth it. I haven't experienced any of the issues that people have been complaining about related to SD cards, etc.. and for me, the different operating modes is more intuitive than what steam Deck offers. Love the ally!!
I have heard it gets really hot to use have you had these issues?
I have the deck but so many stuff i wanted to play on the Ally a big thing i love is that i can easily mod games on my ally and any will work. being able to play modded games and all my Doom content has been a dream come true. I adore my ally and donated my steam deck to my partner :)
I did change from Steamdeck I do not regret it (as long as there’s not a design flaw with the Micro SD…)
I found the ‘work arounds’ with Proton and other pieces of software that often involve research on RUclips etc, in the end too much, too unreliable and too time consuming….not to mention also that easy anti cheat games don’t work etc.
Great video and basically I echo much of what you’ve said. Some of the quirks of the ROG are Windows issues. I do miss the slightly slicker Steam OS experience but my afore mentioned positives of the ORG out weigh the negatives
❤
Very fair review
I already bought the GPD Win Max, Max 2, and I impulse purchased the Steam Deck OLED. And yet... I'm looking at your ROG Ally... SOB! LOL Thanks for a great review.
I sold my Steam Deck for almost no loss and bought a an Ally.
I absolutely love this thing.
And to be honest, I found it easier to use over the SD.
It's been a very smooth experience, so far.
Why would you say it’s easier to use? I have the aya Neo 2021 which I love
@@therunawaykid6523...... I just found it really easy to download a game and just play without having to worry about plugins.
I pretty much agreed with a lot of what you said the only thing I don't agree with it says the d-pad it has some kind of issue that it can to press the full button all the way and click multiple buttons at once
I have both and love both.
I like the ROG. Tried it out at my buddy's house. It was nice. Beautiful display. Fast WiFi connection. Speakers were MUCH nicer than I would have guessed. If I had to dislike anything, it would have been the RGB under the sticks as they seem like a superfluous feature. Cost and my desire to escape the death-grip Microsoft has on my computing needs drove me to the Steam Summer Sale to grab a Deck instead, but I do find myself recommending Ally to friends who either want the horsepower or prefer the ease of Windows games running on Windows.
You can turn the RGB under the sticks off. It was one of the first things I did when I got my device.
Went through 3 allys (one had shipping issues, then broken button, then system issues) maybe my best buy got a bad batch but i returned mine. Ill stick with my deck
Wow! That sucks. I guess I lucked out with my unit! Haven’t had any hardware issues. Ironically I had to have my original Deck replaced when it was bricked by an update!! 😂
@@allenfrisch did you try reflash the OS drive?
That sucks. I got mine on day 1 and had 0 issues apart from software updates
Wow that sucks I absolutely Love my ally! It's absolutely gorgeous and you get more performance plugged up.
@@Jaxv3r Yep, tried everything. Valve support was awesome too! They walked me through a bunch of attempts and then quickly replaced the unit when nothing worked!
I have that UGreen charger and It’s really awesome,now for the ally… I sent it back ,,I did not have enough patience for it
Another group of users to whom Asus Rog Ally should be highly recommended are those regions which Steam just completely ignored to release their product in. I am from India and it never saw an official release of the steam deck which is a shame given the product could have done really well in the market. On the contrary, within a month of Ally being released in USA, it was also released in India. Eagerly waiting to buy one.
Yeah, I got my steam deck when I was in Europe as it wasn't available in India, used it for few months and sold it. Today I bought an Rog Ally from Asus Store. Still setting up and downloading games. Its a bit expensive than the USA market as tax are ridiculous in India but what to do.
i love my ROG ally, the only issue i have had was the sd card reader issue. i dont really have a problem with the battery level due to the fact i have a wall outlet near me everywhere i am as well as i have an anker 85W battery bank.
Naww, I love the cat 😺
Great review, I am not picking one up but man there are a lot of cool aspects to the Ally.
I love the PC handheld scene and I hope it has a long stay in the industry, cause I think it's probably the most refreshing PC gaming I have done in a long time :D
🐈This is Marvel the cat in the video. I’d like to point out that Bill did not ask my permission to be in this video and I’m suing him. This will now be my gaming channel about games for cats. Bill will be in jail soon.
@@NerdNest Haha, that's awesome.
Stick it to the man Marvel!
Picked up an open-box Ally from BestBuy and have probably put over 200 hours on it- not a single issue or complaint :) So glad I went with it over the SD... the screen alone with VRR on the Ally is worth the swap
Had a terrible experaince and i really wanted to love it! Crash after crash after crash i have had with the rog ally. Bought a deck with the summer sale. Sorey asus i wanted to love i really did!
I don’t have an alley but I watch everything on it yes it great it’s windows for basic it’s not bad if you learn some of what you using which most do with any device I love that we are here for these devices!
The ally has been great to me since release day never really had any major issue only the buggyness of the first few days of use but after the 3rd or 4th day everything worked prefect, but the sd card card issue finally got me yesterday, I used the ally like normal Sunday night, I charge it with the original charger and turned it off, I never use sleep or other functions since I've heard some stories of the ally waking up in the case and being super hot to the touch. Yesterday I turned it on and it was super slow crate and everything was so slow so I turned it off and on and still, I remember reading on reddit that the sluggish of the ally was caused by there sd card being (fried) so I knew right away my sd card was done and yes I removed it and everything was back to normal.😢 I was using a small 128gig card, I have a 512gig that I had removed last week just in case it happened to me.
I have the ally and the battery is bad but fast charging helps. Only thing I don't like is the lack of trackpads, gyro and extra buttons to map. If u plan on playin any fps [first person shooters]..go with deck or simply wait..there will be plenty of new handhelds hitting the market soon. Im taking my ally back today
My Ally has been perfect. It sucks that people are having so many issues but this thing has been perfect for me!
I have my rog ally for about a month now and the thing that keeps surprising me is how sensitive the controls and triggers are. Especially for racing games
I really like the Ally. The only problems I've had are general windows jank and one killed SD card. Aside from that, I think it's awesome. Having access to both steam and Xbox game pass is just great for me. And the performance is great. I would like a little more tension on the joysticks, they feel loose to me, but overall I love it.
I feel the same about the joysticks. Wish that had a little more resistance to them.
Have you gotten any input delay?
@zemopo6702 if I have I haven't noticed it. I've also played a decent bit docked with an xbox controller. No issues there either
I sold mine the first week, and got the aya Neo 2s instead. No regrets.
I purchased the highest tier Steam Deck on day one and love how it has grown!
I also purchased the Asus Rog Ally on day one and have had no issues. But I specifically use the Ally for emulation. Especially the for the switch! Each handheld has its use and I use them both differently! No regrets
Bruh, not always aligned with your viewpoints or content…but wow you really have rapidly improved your production values. I applauded your effort, it really is showing :)
In case it wasn’t obviously I quite liked your intro lol
I appreciate that! If we agreed on everything. It would be boring. Thanks for watching.
I honestly love my Ally i have it at a custom profile where it pushes more than 30W, and most games that i play are in medium settings or high with no issues i am gonna upgrade the ssd soon because i can only see the SD card being used for retro games only other than that its super light as well i can recommend it to others once asus releases a update for the SD card issue soon
I guess I'm lucky because I just love it. Upgraded the ssd to 2tb. Got emudeck on it. Works great. I use it more over the steam deck
Fun fact, a few days before seeing this i bought a ugreen product and they're high quality products. Good video too xD
My first Ally had major issues with the SD card reader. Asus support quickly told me to RMA or return to Best Buy and exchange. I did the exchange and updated all the way to the new bios. I have had no issues since the change. I have even been able to use the SP 1TB card for all of my games with no issues. I ordered the Steam Deck when my first Ally had issues but I think I will return it and stick with the Ally.
I have had my ally for a week now, absolutely love it. Of course the battery doesn't last long, but with a portable charger it solves my issue of not being able to play due to work and family.
I love mine and haven't gamed this much in SUCH A LONG TIME! the only issue I've had is that the SD card won't format. I'm hoping it gets fixed through software. But everything else has been amazing!
I have a 3090 kingpin w/ 5800x3d and a PS5. Yes this thing isn't a high end pc but has been excellent for single player games and MW2 90-130 FPS
I never did buy the Steam Deck as I've got a decent library outside of Steam, the Ally was an instant must-have. I've absolutely loved it since getting my hands on the device, bugs, quirks and all.
Yesterday I discovered that my SD card reader is completely dead, doesn't show in device manager, no response when inserting a card, etc. Reached out to Asus, was provided RMA instructions and shipping label. It was only at this point that I realized how much I'm enjoying the Ally; the thought of mailing it out and waiting 7-10 days for repair made me question whether or not I actually care to have it fixed.
I'm super bummed to let it go for a bit, back to the Switch I suppose, but it just shows how wildly successful the configuration has been for my needs when the full on panic set in and eventually cleared. Utilizing the Asus charger/dock, an Anker 737 power bank, JSAUX stand, cheap foldable keyboard and a couple of different controller options (Raikiri Pro and XBOX Elite S2) I've found setups for any circumstance and can honestly say the Ally has made my life more enjoyable!
Only issues with the controls is the gap wich will let debris in. (Pull down and hold the analogue stick then look into the top of the dome u can see the internals) bit worrying but may be ok. I've had no issues yet.
Great show keep it up.
Had mine since launch in Germany and besides some windows shenanigans everything workes. I love it and use it alternately with my Macbook Pro to play Games (yes i use a macbook for playing games since 2008, be shocked)
I’ve recently bought the Ally after not having much experience gaming. I love it. My only problem is I’m running into issues with programming the keys for a couple games (Wolfenstein). Think I’m gonna buy a keyboard and a mouse to use with it so that I can have the ability to play games that aren’t really deck compatible.
Pc gamer here , love my Ally . Can take it anywhere and play pretty much any game .
I love my Rog Ally. Setup was shitty but once up and running it has been great. I make sure it does not run over 85c as don’t like my devices to run hot.
I have it for a month and love it. Only minus is imo that windows navigation can be a bit annoying. Other than that. Its awesome.
As someone who plays a lot of strategy and management games with no controller support and a need for precise controls, I can't skip out on the trackpads on a handheld.
I thought the dpad was going to be like the aokzoe but it turns out it's perfect.
Great video . 😊
Thank you! 😃
I haven’t picked mine up yet but it’s looking really cool. Z1 extreme which can play any modern game as well as older games with the tdp turned down. I’m certain I’m gonna enjoy it and use it everyday when I do get it.
VRR Freesync only works on 120hz mode. i honestly recommend leaving it at 120hz since vrr range is anywhere from 48 frames, all the way to 120, and has compensation tech for under 40fps.
to summarize, leave it at 120hz.
Have a deck and ally next to me, only had ally couple days but it’s been ok to be honest… the most noticeable negative for me has been the heat, boy this thing gets hot, like the screen has at times been almost unbearable to touch compared to steam deck, it can be brought under control though if you just chill on power output.
Besides that I’ve found windows to not be so bad, been through and did all the tweaks, deleted the bloatware and as long as you do just intend to game it’s only mildly longer than the steam deck to get into a game and get going. Have not had any issues while in game but armour crate does become unresponsive sometimes when closing a game.
The thing is the experience when playing a game is a step up, the screen the speakers and the framerate do make a difference, playing hades on both is a noticeable difference in quality, when the screen camera moves it’s like silk on the ally but you can detect a mild stutter on the deck.
I don’t know man, it’s very obvious the steam deck with its OS is far more refined as a dedicated gaming handheld, there is just no denying it but if Asus stick to their word and polishes the ally up it will be the obvious choice if you can stomach the price. For all it’s minor headaches I do grab the ally because when In game It just feels better to me.
Could well be a case of new toy excitement though for sure, it’s not as bad as initial impressions would lead us to believe though, knowing how windows works etc certainly makes things easier to get on with and thank god the ally has a better touch screen than the deck because yeh… with the decks touch response the ally would be unbearable.
This is part of the reason why I went with the Win 4. I knew a mouse pad and a hardware keyboard would be a godsend not to mention 6" screen insures it is small enough to take with me. No point in having a protable console if its always in 1 place.
Luckily, I didn’t have to chose between them as I have both (got a great deal on the ROG Ally for my work). But outside of someone the technical difficulties, the ROG Ally edges out for me.
Try Handheld Companion with the new Bosch gyro driver! if you need really good tracking set your anti deadzone to 2-4% in the program.
Unknown to me i was playing Overwatch 2 on 10 watts (with a mouse, keyboard, and monitor) and it was getting the same frame rate as my old PC. And i was disappointed as im new and thought it was a much better device. Then after half hour i worked out the problem and just at 15 watts it played super smooth. And since im always traveling i now have a gaming device in whatever country im in. Off to Spain on Saturday so looking forward to gaming there 🙃
No problem with my ally. Feel bad for people who have problems with it. I even bought another one for my brother and it’s working just fine after using it for almost 5 hrs a day for 2 weeks now. ❤
Good to hear
I was part of the Q2 gang, June the 16th is when my Steam Deck arrived so over a year. I love it, it was what I wanted as a pc gamer as I'm not a fan of Nintendo and wanted to play my pc games on the go or at work.
My only complaint was the screen it's as you said looks washed out with my main gripe being it's too jaggy, blurry and smudgy on some games (I've been playing FF 7 remake and TLOU pt1). Second was power I wanted a bit more better performance on AAA games.
When I finally cracked and bought the Ally the first thing I noticed was the screen, before I even started playing games it looked great. About 10 mins into TLOU pt1 I was sold. The display alone was a huge upgrade from the deck. It looks so crisp, sharp and I was getting better fps than on my Deck. Games I play run really well to the point I'm kinda shocked.
Yes Windows is janky and I get the odd weird thing (can't seem to get some games that do have controller support to work) but it does work for the most part. It actually makes me appreciate Steam OS more lol.
Don't want to retire my Deck but the Ally is going to be my main hand held.
The Ally will not kill the Steam Deck as it still has a ton of things going for it. That price for entry and community is hard to beat. ......... oh and the track pads can't forget those...wish Asus hadn't.
I own both and had a flawless experience with the ally so far. To be honest I think it is a big improvement performance wise. Same or better performance than the deck but at 1080p ist s huge deal if you also like to use the ally docked. You can use the same resolution with the same performance and don’t have to worry about always changing your settings. Still I prefer the deck for emulation and indy games, so both have their place.
Thanks for the comment, here's a steam key.
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