Let's be honest here. Us dads do like our tinkering. I find myself tinkering and tweaking the settings, more than gaming! Well. I guess tinkering becomes the game 😂
I'm just like this guy, have very little time to do anything. I've had the og ally for the last 3 months. First thing I setup was PS3 emulator and a couple games off Xbox and Epic. I'm still tinkering with it when I can but I play it at lunch at work and before bedtime as well. I have had no issues with setup and it takes a little over a minute from turning it on and actually starting a game. It's totally worth what I paid for and it's only the Z1 non-extreme model.
First time dad here, i still own the rog ally z1 this device is amazing, helps me through the night while baby is sleeping and makes me relax and distress. The convenience of just turning it on and play for half and hour while sitting on the rocking chair compare to picking up controller and sit infornt of a tv is totally game changer.
@@prettyambitious79 I used to play it in the bed until I fell asleep and it burned a blister on me. That was the Z1 extreme. The X doesn't seem to run as hot.
I have the OG Ally Z1 Extreme too. I have the VRR ear buds too. I plug them in with my Ally when I am tired of a certain someone's mouth.😅😅😅. It's a perfect match, the vrr ear buds and the Ally. Had I known the Ally X was coming out. I would have waited but since I got the OG. I am not switching. I got get my money's worth out of it. I got accessories to.
As a dad and recent owner of the ally x, it's the best device I've ever owned, far better than the steam deck. It is very much pick up and play. I don't know what you're doing but it's simple. This is a weird video.
Minus the being a dad part, totally same boat haha. It’s lacking that screen the Deck has but I don’t find myself feeling like I’m missing out when actually playing. It’s just that good as a system (not counting the whole.. Windows thing lolol)
I got stick for selling my gaming laptop because I am a father of 3 kids and in a full time job. So I bought a Rog Ally so I could at least have a chance to game haha 😆. So far so good, yeh it's not as powerful and yeh it's on a 7inch screen, but who the hell cares when your in bed and able to wack a game on. That is priceless
I totally agree about just wanting to pick up and play. And until the Ally X, the switch was my daily driver. I'm finding that that added boost of performance over the Z1 extreme is making it easier for me to play with minimal tinkering. The more time I spend with it, the more I enjoy it. I get cyberpunk running solid on performance 17 w and presets at "Steam Deck" settings.
I think you should try the Steam Deck. People are surprised at how console-like it is upon buying one. You still get the breadth and tune-ability of a PC, with the simplicity of a console, in the form factor of a handheld. Having games verified for the Deck means a lot less tinkering.
The Switch is easier to pick up and play, but doesn't have the games and capabilities I want. I have the OG Ally and love it. Dad of 3, full time job, and dialysis patient. It suits my lifestyle.
Not a dad but almost hitting 25 🗿 I really love the device. i turn off the RGB cause, why not. It is annoying for the night. I tone down resolution at 780p upscale 1080p RSR and Graphics at best switch 2 like and set 40fps on raidain chill with use of 14 TDP this is for every game. On the go, more battery. I got it at best buy and there guides was helpful I don't mess anything else around. To get me into Windows issues. Just game. But i wish there is some way to profile these games configuration so i don't have to go back it main in game PC settings. Say when off plug my games will be lower fidelity, when plug my games will use higher fidelity of Graphics. There should be something to do that.
Steam Deck has a working quick resume which is amazing for a dad. It also has the track pads for paying strategy games and UI navigation. Plus the best ergonomics. That is why I'm probably going to be choosing the steam deck. I never play my switch because the ergos suck and I'm not a big fan of Nintendo games.
Battery life isn't as heinous as expected. AAA on max performance gets a couple hours of gaming time. But that's enough to chill on couch, play a bit, then plug back in for recharge.
I wouldn't buy it for 800 bucks, never. I'd rather buy a steam deck oled for half of that, even if used. So I'll postpone on both, hopefully steam releases something with updated hardware, or I'll wait for something more interesting. has to be oled too.
I own both the LED and OLED. I'm considering paying $1000 for the next performance king (Ally 2?) and slap Bazzite or a Valve supported SteamOS with a Windows partition for the AFMF2 features on specific games. I'm going to wait for the reviews for this unit before dishing out the dough.
That is fair, but in all honesty, the Windows experience on the Ally X is really not as bad as everyone online seems to be saying it is. It takes a little more effort to set up, but once it is set up it is mostly seamless. The only thing that really is not as good with the Ally X is the suspend/resume function on Linux.
youre basically like someone who books a table in a fish restaurant, then complains that you don't like fish. it's not pick up and play because it's a handheld PC. and youre then comparing it to a switch, which is a console! all console are pick up and play, it's not the same thing. it's made for gamers, not people who casually play games. I feel like you should have done more research before getting it bro.
If you install Calisto Protocol onto an external HDD & try to run it with the original OG ROC Alley it will not work properly. But if you run the same game from that HDD on a Legion Go or a windows Steam Deck or any Aya Neo device, it will run properly. The Original ROC Alley is completely fudged. I would not trust that bad defective coding was magically fixed with the ROC Alley X. Maybe it was, but it would be foolish to pay $800 to find out. Don’t buy this device.
See this is why I'm glad I don't have stinky children running around in full diapers. That gives me time for more important things like pixels on a screen. I also, don't have to worry about possibly paying child support either which gives me more money for video games. Congratulations on the kids though. 🤔
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Let's be honest here. Us dads do like our tinkering. I find myself tinkering and tweaking the settings, more than gaming! Well. I guess tinkering becomes the game 😂
Haha, fair enough. But I really wanna play Cyberpunk! 🤣
I'm just like this guy, have very little time to do anything. I've had the og ally for the last 3 months. First thing I setup was PS3 emulator and a couple games off Xbox and Epic. I'm still tinkering with it when I can but I play it at lunch at work and before bedtime as well. I have had no issues with setup and it takes a little over a minute from turning it on and actually starting a game. It's totally worth what I paid for and it's only the Z1 non-extreme model.
I'm actually just now setting up Playnite and am enjoying tweaking and customizing it to my liking.
@@warhawk813 Glad to hear!
First time dad here, i still own the rog ally z1 this device is amazing, helps me through the night while baby is sleeping and makes me relax and distress. The convenience of just turning it on and play for half and hour while sitting on the rocking chair compare to picking up controller and sit infornt of a tv is totally game changer.
Congrats on the new baby!
He is funny😅. I am 45. I have bought the OG Ally about 2 months before the announcement of the Ally X. I play it in bed before I unwind.
Hell yeah.
@@prettyambitious79 I used to play it in the bed until I fell asleep and it burned a blister on me. That was the Z1 extreme. The X doesn't seem to run as hot.
I have the OG Ally Z1 Extreme too. I have the VRR ear buds too. I plug them in with my Ally when I am tired of a certain someone's mouth.😅😅😅. It's a perfect match, the vrr ear buds and the Ally. Had I known the Ally X was coming out. I would have waited but since I got the OG. I am not switching. I got get my money's worth out of it. I got accessories to.
As a dad and recent owner of the ally x, it's the best device I've ever owned, far better than the steam deck.
It is very much pick up and play. I don't know what you're doing but it's simple. This is a weird video.
Minus the being a dad part, totally same boat haha. It’s lacking that screen the Deck has but I don’t find myself feeling like I’m missing out when actually playing. It’s just that good as a system (not counting the whole.. Windows thing lolol)
Compared to the switch, it is not even close to pick up and play. Cope harder.
He is speaking from his experience. That is not weird.
@@DrakonRNo, you cope harder, especially with that joycon so far up.....
@@zaofactor took awhile to come up with that one didn't it? Short bus came early today.
I got stick for selling my gaming laptop because I am a father of 3 kids and in a full time job. So I bought a Rog Ally so I could at least have a chance to game haha 😆. So far so good, yeh it's not as powerful and yeh it's on a 7inch screen, but who the hell cares when your in bed and able to wack a game on. That is priceless
No arguement there!
I totally agree about just wanting to pick up and play. And until the Ally X, the switch was my daily driver. I'm finding that that added boost of performance over the Z1 extreme is making it easier for me to play with minimal tinkering. The more time I spend with it, the more I enjoy it. I get cyberpunk running solid on performance 17 w and presets at "Steam Deck" settings.
Appreciate the heads up. I'll try that on Legion Go.
I think you should try the Steam Deck. People are surprised at how console-like it is upon buying one. You still get the breadth and tune-ability of a PC, with the simplicity of a console, in the form factor of a handheld.
Having games verified for the Deck means a lot less tinkering.
Appreciate the feedback!
The Switch is easier to pick up and play, but doesn't have the games and capabilities I want. I have the OG Ally and love it. Dad of 3, full time job, and dialysis patient. It suits my lifestyle.
More power to you my man. Best of luck to you on your health journey.
Not a dad but almost hitting 25 🗿
I really love the device. i turn off the RGB cause, why not. It is annoying for the night. I tone down resolution at 780p upscale 1080p RSR and
Graphics at best switch 2 like and set 40fps on raidain chill with use of 14 TDP this is for every game. On the go, more battery. I got it at best buy and there guides was helpful
I don't mess anything else around. To get me into Windows issues. Just game. But i wish there is some way to profile these games configuration so i don't have to go back it main in game PC settings. Say when off plug my games will be lower fidelity, when plug my games will use higher fidelity of Graphics. There should be something to do that.
Hell yeah man. Enjoy the ROG.
Steam Deck has a working quick resume which is amazing for a dad.
It also has the track pads for paying strategy games and UI navigation.
Plus the best ergonomics.
That is why I'm probably going to be choosing the steam deck.
I never play my switch because the ergos suck and I'm not a big fan of Nintendo games.
Love the touch pads. Legion Go has one and its a game changer compared to ASUS ROG. ASUS should put one on in their Gen 2s.
yes the battery sucks .. but when it comes to screen. you gotta try that legion go 🔥🔥🔥
supposedly it sucks at audio though ?
The screen is the only positive...
All windows handheld sucks . Just returned my ally x and sold the go . Best overall device since last 2 years is still the deck
@@hk6926why you sell the ally x?
Have one I'm demoing now. Screen is fire.
2:07 you mean… dadbeats???
I’ll… see myself out.
Love it.
I was actually just looking at these recently but was concerned about battery life. Thanks for the video explaining stuff.
Battery life isn't as heinous as expected. AAA on max performance gets a couple hours of gaming time. But that's enough to chill on couch, play a bit, then plug back in for recharge.
Just now sold my rog ally x prefer vertical handheld as an adult as on now waiting for switch new
Excited to see what Nintendo brings to the table. That and Steam Deck 2
I wouldn't buy it for 800 bucks, never. I'd rather buy a steam deck oled for half of that, even if used.
So I'll postpone on both, hopefully steam releases something with updated hardware, or I'll wait for something more interesting. has to be oled too.
I own both the LED and OLED. I'm considering paying $1000 for the next performance king (Ally 2?) and slap Bazzite or a Valve supported SteamOS with a Windows partition for the AFMF2 features on specific games.
I'm going to wait for the reviews for this unit before dishing out the dough.
Supposedly SD2 is 2026. Ally 2 should be early to mid 2025. Rumor mill.
6:14 me 30yrs old with negative $2 in my account
You still have many years in your 30's. Don't stress it. Everyone's path is different.
Bingo.
You'll get there! Long road ahead of you.
All I want to know is what’s going to be the best for basically just playing fallout nv this guy or a steam deck lol
ASUS ROG Ally X will perform better than the SteamDeck in terms of FPS and graphics. It beats the Legion Go as well.
41 yr old mom gamer here ! You might as well quit gaming ! I have very little issues with my ally x ! lol .
Just quit bro , too many tiny complaints
And my first one starts with lousy comments...
Great video but i really hope you would gotten a steam deck oled . You would have forgotten nintendo . Please get that device .
Will do. Demoing a Legion Go right now. Will nab an OLED Deck after.
@@ComputerStuff perfect . I am telling you right now , you will hate or won't like anything after you use the deck . I am willing to bet on this 😊
I am sticking with the Switch until Steam OS is officially available for Asus ROG Ally X.
That is fair, but in all honesty, the Windows experience on the Ally X is really not as bad as everyone online seems to be saying it is. It takes a little more effort to set up, but once it is set up it is mostly seamless. The only thing that really is not as good with the Ally X is the suspend/resume function on Linux.
Yeah you should just go for it. There's no PC, rig, or handheld that requires NO setup. You might as well get used to it now.
@@zaofactor not all setups are equal..
@DrakonR True but almost all of them are better than the switch. I would know, I have 2.
@@zaofactor that's 100% a lie. 👍
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Rog ally x (game title) best settings
Your welcome
Thank you. I mention in the video that there are a lot of tutorials (websites) on best settings for these devices.
For me these things are the cheapest way to play PC games
Granted they cost less than your average gaming laptop.
youre basically like someone who books a table in a fish restaurant, then complains that you don't like fish. it's not pick up and play because it's a handheld PC. and youre then comparing it to a switch, which is a console! all console are pick up and play, it's not the same thing. it's made for gamers, not people who casually play games. I feel like you should have done more research before getting it bro.
I was a little busy with your mom. No time to research.
If you install Calisto Protocol onto an external HDD & try to run it with the original OG ROC Alley it will not work properly. But if you run the same game from that HDD on a Legion Go or a windows Steam Deck or any Aya Neo device, it will run properly. The Original ROC Alley is completely fudged. I would not trust that bad defective coding was magically fixed with the ROC Alley X. Maybe it was, but it would be foolish to pay $800 to find out. Don’t buy this device.
That is interesting. I haven't seen that issue yet.
See this is why I'm glad I don't have stinky children running around in full diapers. That gives me time for more important things like pixels on a screen. I also, don't have to worry about possibly paying child support either which gives me more money for video games. Congratulations on the kids though. 🤔
Hah! Thanks.
Try the steam deck I guess
In testing phase.
Wait you 29?…
Very.
Just say you’re lazy? It’s so much easier.
I dunno man. I was helping your wife out a lot last night. We were both out of breath from all the “work”.
@@ComputerStuff😂😂😂😂😂😂 gahhddann
@@ComputerStuffI subbed cause of this comment 💀
I don't like nintendo games and games on the switch are expensive
Nintendo very much family oriented. It’s nice to have things like CP2077 and RDR2 at your finger tips.
HAHAHAHA dude u funny as F😂❤
Thank you!
Windows 7? Ha, this video is so misinformed. Stick to doom scrolling dude.
There’s a correction IN the video. Jesus bro, putting your pants on in the morning must be a 20 minute endeavor.
Thanks man. I think you’re the one that pointed out on that matter. Respect 🫡
I appreciate that!