The very fact that I have to order a steam deck online but I can go to Best buy and buy an ROG ally he's a win for the ally in my opinion. As a long-haul trucker in avid outdoorsman with no fixed address ordering a steam deck is nearly impossible and getting it replaced or repaired is a no
I will say- I am super glad that vavle released the steam deck. It reignited the handheld pc market and I am all here for it. Not everyone has a good way to play at home, so stuff like this is amazing to me
@Ganstapenguin it's awesome man for traveling nothing like it, expect Maybe the lenovo or the steam deck but not able to play cod on steam deck for me no thanks, but since I bought the ally I'm pc all the way! Bought a asus laptop g14 ryzen 9 4060 at the end of July 2023 and last month I purchased my first desktop lenovo legion i9 4080 liquid cooled! You can play any aaa game at max settling and it never goes above 64c temperature crazy.
@@dcjrsrt10 I’m torn between this and the Lenovo the removable Controls is really convenient. It’s also daunting cause I would have to build my library from scratch. But Steam does also have sales all the time
Thank you so much for this review. I've watched many reviews on this device and everyone complains about Windows 11 without even going into why. I love that your review literally touches upon how Windows 11 makes it compatible with not just Steam, Xbox Game Pass, etc but also any PC software as well. Thanks again! Subscribed :D
There's this misconception that the Ally is the first windows handheld pc for gaming yet companies like GPD and Aya to name a few have been doing this for years. GPD has been releasing devices and quality devices at that since 2016. Its just that its one big company that's now into making handhelds.
Mines great, with updates it gets better and am sure over time it will. Not ran into any issues but I don't play any competitive games on this, which is probably why it doesn't over heat. Most mine gets up to is 70c.
Nice review. I absolutely love mine! Had it for over a month now. I'm using it as a backlog machine. For example, I have the Tomb Raider Trilogy that I got from Epic Games for free and I completed the first two games on it flawlessly. To put it into perspective, I'm a pc gaming enthusiast and have a desktop with RTX 3080 and a laptop with 3080 as well (my gf is also a gamer, so we do co-op) and I've been playing the ROG Ally about 80% of the time since having it. The battery life is trash, but I also go full tilt and play on Turbo mode and have multiple high watt chargers at my house so it's a non-issue. I'm excited to see how the gaming handheld market develops in the coming years as like you, I'm a handheld gamer at heart as the Game Boy Color was my first console way back in the day.
Respect and honesty having a handheld device even of u have a beast of a pc or laptop u still gonna migrate to the handheld it's a different feeling being able to play anywhere and any position to really get comfortable ik ready to see if asus sticks with this and improve and fix the issues and keep support for it bc I can see valve will with the deck and as long as we get companies that actually cares and nit crash grabs the market in a few years even a year will have different options like yes there's other companies but they not gonna be successful bc of the amount of handheld they push out and don't focus ad work on the ones the have yk what companies I'm talking abt lol but only time can tell
@@harrenkumaran4556 haha far from rich but I do well. Most of my tech purchases are made staggered over time but they add up over say 3-4 years. Not like I bought everything at once.
Mine was a dud. Overheated constantly & got so hot it put a burn on my finger, had the worst screen tear in every game that was installed on it (with vsync on and set correctly), wouldn't boot up multiple times, controllers/on deck buttons not working in games, the list goes on. Really sad I got a dud. Got a refund though and I think I'll wait for another generation of one before I buy it again 🙃
Honeymoon phase is over w this thing for me. Ready to sell it whenever a better option comes. Barely 2 months having it, and issues keep popping up. Asus QC and communications are poor as well.
I'd be interested to see a follow up video in a month or so to see if your thoughts have changed. I'm interested in the Ally simply out of curiosity but want to see how it does long term. I also have a Steam Deck and don't see a use case to get an ally for the games I play (games that don't require anti-cheat) other than a better screen and performance. From my experience Emulation as a whole with Emu-deck is easier on Steam Deck than Windows though. Definitely would be interested in picking one up to tinker with someday.
What games do you play? Bc as someone who loves both I'll say this if you play less demanding games or emulation and don't play more demanding games then the deck is better and no point in Ally but if you use other launchers and want more diversity and okay more games and alot of triple a games then the rog ally is for you its all personal preference but if you could I would say get the rog ally try it out obv the set up is gonna be annoying the first time so connect kbm it's easier and try it out see how u like it if u dint then just return it and get ur money back
@@nani.df. Most everything I play you can play on the Steam Deck. I only play a couple gacha games that I would ideally want to play on Ally over Steam Deck. If and when I did get the Ally it would simply be for a prettier screen and a performance boost in triple A games that I casually play to be honest and would probably have to be heavily discounted. Currently playing Spiderman Remastered and Scarlet Nexus amongst.
Thanks for this review. Has convinced me to save up for this device. i've always had a console and then ended up getting the Switch in 2023. As a disabled person who spends a lot of time in hospital, not always able to see a screen further away from me etc. I love my switch because its portable but very limited with the kinds of games I prefer to play. Interested to make this purchase when i can afford it. Also anyone able to give me more info on memberships etc for games? Has been a while and i'm used to Nintendo these days.
I got one yesterday, couldn't get a thing to work on it. Quick factory settings install and decided to give it another go and bam, everything now works great. I'm not going to tinker with it to much but it's a decent bit of kit
Love mine! Got it open box a couple days ago and I'm really enjoying it! Mostly a fighting game player on my controllers. On Silent mode, Killer Instinct at 768p high textures and shadows passes the in game benchmark, Fall Guys at 720p low is getting 75+ fps on Silent. On performance, 1080p low 100 fps, Turbo 1080p high is about 90 fps! Plays Tekken 7 and Street Fighter 6 well too (although the open world will dip into 40s and 50s). Looking forward to seeing if older Call of Duty gets patched for security and would love trying OG MW2 or Black Ops III. Emulation is going to be the best kind of ridiculous on this too!
Thanks for that comment! That's the thing: If you have, a little bit more demanding games (not the highend needy stuff like cyberpunk) it drops below 60, that's a no go for me. Especially in games like Tekken and SF where you want that FPS. I wanna know, did that drop also happens when you hooked it up to power and the egpu or just in the handheld mode?
Thank for destroying Steam Deck in specs wise and in sales wise ❤ Best PC gaming handheld ever ! (Best gaming handheld ever still Nintendo Switch, sorry ❤)
I love my Steam Deck but would definitely appreciate something more powerful. However, I don't want another Windows device. Not that it matters in the grand scheme of things but I am curious as to why the bezels on the Ally are uneven -- they are thicker on the top and bottom compared to the sides.
I dealt with the same problem as well. You have to hold the button for a while, then it will turn off, and there will be no more light. Also, great review
Definitely been waiting in your review before I consider buying this. Definitely would want to see an accessory video for this so I can make an informed decision
Could you elaborate for me I’m trynna pick between this and or a gaming PC from Facebook marketplace, I don’t wanna give up consoles but wanna emulate/ and use mods for games I already love
@@Calebvelasquez117 all I can tell you is this thing emulates almost everything at full speed. Switch, Xbox 360, and PS3. It won't disappoint. Most pc games I've been able to run at medium to max settings. Elden Ring is a mix of max and high settings at 1080 and I get right around 40 fps. Resident evil 4 remake I play on higher settings and get around 30-40 fps with FSR ultra quality
I am using the ROG Ally and it's successors by Asus for my console choice going forward and leaving home consoles behind me and committing to handheld going forward.
if you're familiar with Windows, it's still easy to deal. I had no problem with mine because I got tons of problem on my PC and by the time I got Ally, I already know how to handle those problems
I want to get one but I am so nervous. There seem to be a lot of issues with quality control. Joystick drift, SD card slot issues, buggy software, etc...
Ive never heard of anyone getting drift yet. Ive had 0 issues with mine that arent typical windows issues. My sd card works perfectly, samsung 512gb. My softwares been perfect except occasional windows hiccups, but its nothing to do with asus. Ive had mine since release day and thats been my experience, i play it a few hours a day every day
Something I want to know regarding these handhelds is... which makes for the best Switch experience? When it comes down to all the accessories you need, what best accessories to go with and when it comes to bringing PC Gaming to your living room television.... which is the better Console to Handheld Experience? Steam Deck or The ROG Ally? I use a laptop currently. I have to open it, hit the power button.. close it... I'd like to have my Steam Games and maybe other PC games on my TV through one of these devices.... what's the best configuration for coach gaming using a handheld console?
I love that this comes with Windows 11. Should make a heck of an emulation machine. I wonder where the emulation break point will be? Cemu? RPCS3? Xenia? Ryujinx?
@@redemption44it's one of those situations where the raw numbers suggest the ally is better but when I look at the integration of the OS and architecture in the actual device, theyre both very comparable and it's a matter of what ecosystem you prefer. Or atleast if u only want Windows cus the Valve is so open in letting gamers emulate/install all OSs
@@iSkiZm24the only thing the deck has over the ally is the OS. And I can’t speak for the present state of the steamdeck but when I had mine a few months ago it was pretty annoying how restrictive it was in terms of game comparability
Awesome video... I came in wanting info on the ROG Ally (wanting one for an overseas trip I'm planning), and I'm coming out of this video NEEDING that Sonic The Hedgehog game controller holder!!! Where can I find one of those?!! @6:15
I had mine for a couple weeks but ended up returning it. It seemed like I was doing more troubleshooting than I was gaming. Went for the steam deck instead. While I wish it had the same power and performance, I’m having a better experience with little to no issues.
I can't even argue with this the only thing man is steamos Is really what saving the steam deck mean that with no disrespect since it's a dedicated software companies can really optimize for it and for steam deck so it's so much easier
I'm doing all kinds of homework on getting a handheld gaming system. I was first looking into Switch and Playstation Portal but so far this one is winning me over. Also learned you can play Playstation games on it??
@@TaiwanTeddy this I agree . Even sound is . Even performance is but the experience you get from SD , more comfort , better ui experience, better battery , sleep feature makes the SD so much better .
I’m getting a full gaming setup for Christmas and this is what I’m getting instead of a gaming pc and I’m just ganna hook up a monitor keyboard and mice
Son wants this for xmas but he is not always where he has wifi connection. Can multiple games be downloaded affectively where you have wifi connection and played ok with out a wifi connection.
Thanks for the review! It’s been months now and how do you feel about this product? My co worker is selling his and he don’t have time to use it and I’m interested on it after watching your review. A handheld computer powerful enough to play pc games. As right now I’m playing playing Fortnite and the new avatar pandora box game. Do you think the ROG ALLY would handle it? Thank you 🙏🏽
How's yours holding up? Got mine almost a week ago. My open box deal I got was a bust but exchange for new unit has been great. I'm not a techie but I've had no issues. Updates and settings tweaks are not a turn off for me and I keep my temps good.
With the button sticking, it might and idea to take it apart (yea i know, it says DO NOT TAKE APART!) and see if the issue is the button itself and if so, you might be able to just replace the button/buttons. Idk if Asus would allow you do that tho.
Seriously considering buying one of these, been wanting a steam deck and was going to order it yesterday but I’m a very impatient person…there was no options for paying for next day shipping or anything just says 3-5 day shipping…if I’m paying 399-599 for a handheld I’m not waiting longer than 48 hours TOPS! Steam wants payment immediately and I understand that and I’m fine with it but I hate when I buy something online then 2 days later they send it out Soo technically it’s one day shipping even though they had it for 3 days…. But I can get a rog ally right now at Best Buy so I might be making a pickup this afternoon
The sticky buttons was found by linus, but asus said it was suppose to fixed for retail units. You probably got an early shipment 1 that had that issue too
Can anyone tell me how much memory free will you have after all updates and everything ? I want to know how many games can you install from GamePass without the memory card, I'm really interested in buying, great video!
Like I keep asking all my favorite handheld creators: Which one makes the best all in one Switch? What's the one that's the most fun, easy to set up, looks good and works best from one's TV >and< works well just to pick up take on the go for more gaming? And what are the best accessories to make it happen? Bonus Question: How much is it worth it just to spend the same price or less to get as powerful or more powerful than these by going with just a laptop or mini-PC? I have fallen in love with the freedom of PC gaming, but I'm still from console roots. What's the coolest way to get the PC Console gamer experience?
I placed an order for pick up at my nearest Best Buy to pick it up today because they said they were available. I get a call saying that it’s not available. LOL like wtf?
Well the next switch should be backwards compatible with the current switch only issue is how good will they do it also will it be both physical and digital backwards compatible bc certain games needs that like dbd for example it should be lil bit more powerful then the ps4 well going by leaks on that part the backwards compatible was confirmed but like I said idk how it'll be though
i dont have this device but if all the fanboys are to be believed this is „a real windows pc“ so it should work since you can downlod remote play for pc.
Yes you can using chiaki. I got it set up but the volume crackles. On steam deck audio didn't crackle on chiaki but the screen would flash white. Pick your poison I guess.
The only downfall to the ASUS ROG is the OS.. ASUS comes with Windows 11 which is known for restrictions and lack of support.. If there only a way to revert the OS to Windows 10 this device be perfect.. but all in all it’s still better then the steam deck
It’s not that hard. Create a windows bootable media and hook it up to a dock with a keyboard and boot from the usb instead of the ssd to install windows 10. It’s not that hard. Also windows 11 works fine. Installed it in my stem deck lol
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We’re in a generation where a small handheld device is more powerful than my laptop that I used to code on during college days.. time flies so fast.
coding usually isn't intensive
Kinda the nature of tech
That is exactly why I bought this, instead of a laptop or steamdeck.
They’re hardly small lmao. It’s quite laughable as my old Atari Lynx was smaller! way to big for a so called portable device!
Despite the steam deck being kinda mid, Valve deserves credit for kicking off the handheld PC movement and motivating competitors.
Ayaneo started releasing their handleheld pc's in 2021
yes but they weren't competitively priced like modern pc handhelds@@gregweaver7396
Nvidia Shield portable would like a word
The very fact that I have to order a steam deck online but I can go to Best buy and buy an ROG ally he's a win for the ally in my opinion.
As a long-haul trucker in avid outdoorsman with no fixed address ordering a steam deck is nearly impossible and getting it replaced or repaired is a no
The steam deck has less than 2tf. That's less than the ps4 on release day 10 years ago😮
I will say- I am super glad that vavle released the steam deck. It reignited the handheld pc market and I am all here for it. Not everyone has a good way to play at home, so stuff like this is amazing to me
I can’t stop playing games on this thing, already have double the amount of games than I had on my Steam deck. Ally gang LETS GO!
has it held up since you’ve gotten it ?
would you recommend this or the steam deck for a first time pc gamer?
@@dijahmedi4882 great question I agree with you and am wondering that to
Got windows 10 on the steam deck, works decent with some software tricks but the rog ally looks like it would be a nice upgrade down the line
love the rog since day one, it has made me a pc gamer. ive been console my entire life. I dock it and use it as my main pc.
Hell yea I’m a PlayStation guy all my life but these things have me intrigued beyond no end. I need one now!
@Ganstapenguin it's awesome man for traveling nothing like it, expect Maybe the lenovo or the steam deck but not able to play cod on steam deck for me no thanks, but since I bought the ally I'm pc all the way! Bought a asus laptop g14 ryzen 9 4060 at the end of July 2023 and last month I purchased my first desktop lenovo legion i9 4080 liquid cooled! You can play any aaa game at max settling and it never goes above 64c temperature crazy.
@@dcjrsrt10 I’m torn between this and the Lenovo the removable Controls is really convenient. It’s also daunting cause I would have to build my library from scratch. But Steam does also have sales all the time
@@dcjrsrt10 and congrats on your First Desktop!
Thank you so much for this review. I've watched many reviews on this device and everyone complains about Windows 11 without even going into why. I love that your review literally touches upon how Windows 11 makes it compatible with not just Steam, Xbox Game Pass, etc but also any PC software as well. Thanks again! Subscribed :D
Love the Ally and it’s been flawless since day 1 (bought it when it released in mid-June)
There's this misconception that the Ally is the first windows handheld pc for gaming yet companies like GPD and Aya to name a few have been doing this for years. GPD has been releasing devices and quality devices at that since 2016. Its just that its one big company that's now into making handhelds.
It’s not a misconception at all. This is the first handled that actually runs games really well. Everything before it was absolutely garbage
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well thats because who the fuck trust a Chinese company named gpd?
@@14chaychay "Everything before it was absolutely garbage". Yet it fries sd cards like no tomorrow. Makes you think huh?
@@Maxxwell-07 Is it makes you feel and better, this was fixed with a Bios update.
Mines great, with updates it gets better and am sure over time it will. Not ran into any issues but I don't play any competitive games on this, which is probably why it doesn't over heat. Most mine gets up to is 70c.
Nice review. I absolutely love mine! Had it for over a month now. I'm using it as a backlog machine. For example, I have the Tomb Raider Trilogy that I got from Epic Games for free and I completed the first two games on it flawlessly. To put it into perspective, I'm a pc gaming enthusiast and have a desktop with RTX 3080 and a laptop with 3080 as well (my gf is also a gamer, so we do co-op) and I've been playing the ROG Ally about 80% of the time since having it. The battery life is trash, but I also go full tilt and play on Turbo mode and have multiple high watt chargers at my house so it's a non-issue. I'm excited to see how the gaming handheld market develops in the coming years as like you, I'm a handheld gamer at heart as the Game Boy Color was my first console way back in the day.
Respect and honesty having a handheld device even of u have a beast of a pc or laptop u still gonna migrate to the handheld it's a different feeling being able to play anywhere and any position to really get comfortable ik ready to see if asus sticks with this and improve and fix the issues and keep support for it bc I can see valve will with the deck and as long as we get companies that actually cares and nit crash grabs the market in a few years even a year will have different options like yes there's other companies but they not gonna be successful bc of the amount of handheld they push out and don't focus ad work on the ones the have yk what companies I'm talking abt lol but only time can tell
Rich guy
@@harrenkumaran4556 haha far from rich but I do well. Most of my tech purchases are made staggered over time but they add up over say 3-4 years. Not like I bought everything at once.
@@harrenkumaran4556 3080 is rich??
I have no idea how I missed your channel. But the good thing is I have a decent back catalogue to watch 😊 Keep up the great work!
Just bought one! Seems better than my old pc and I want to get back into games so it seems perfect!
Been loving mine since day one! Using it for my single player backlogs and lots of retro emulation
That’s dope man I wanted to pick one up so I could play the modded versions of Pokémon bdsp Pokémon luminescent
Mine was a dud. Overheated constantly & got so hot it put a burn on my finger, had the worst screen tear in every game that was installed on it (with vsync on and set correctly), wouldn't boot up multiple times, controllers/on deck buttons not working in games, the list goes on. Really sad I got a dud. Got a refund though and I think I'll wait for another generation of one before I buy it again 🙃
Honeymoon phase is over w this thing for me. Ready to sell it whenever a better option comes. Barely 2 months having it, and issues keep popping up. Asus QC and communications are poor as well.
Your reviews are really cleeeean 👌🏻 keep up the content creation my guy!
i LOVE MY ROG Ally. bought it on Day 1. upgraded to the 2TB SSD from aliexpress and never looked back.
I love my rog ally ever since I installed gen4 4tb nvme 2280 SSD from Amazon.
@@mistervo8185how.did you install it? any video or instruction?
I'd be interested to see a follow up video in a month or so to see if your thoughts have changed. I'm interested in the Ally simply out of curiosity but want to see how it does long term. I also have a Steam Deck and don't see a use case to get an ally for the games I play (games that don't require anti-cheat) other than a better screen and performance. From my experience Emulation as a whole with Emu-deck is easier on Steam Deck than Windows though. Definitely would be interested in picking one up to tinker with someday.
What games do you play? Bc as someone who loves both I'll say this if you play less demanding games or emulation and don't play more demanding games then the deck is better and no point in Ally but if you use other launchers and want more diversity and okay more games and alot of triple a games then the rog ally is for you its all personal preference but if you could I would say get the rog ally try it out obv the set up is gonna be annoying the first time so connect kbm it's easier and try it out see how u like it if u dint then just return it and get ur money back
@@nani.df. Most everything I play you can play on the Steam Deck. I only play a couple gacha games that I would ideally want to play on Ally over Steam Deck. If and when I did get the Ally it would simply be for a prettier screen and a performance boost in triple A games that I casually play to be honest and would probably have to be heavily discounted. Currently playing Spiderman Remastered and Scarlet Nexus amongst.
I've started to like it and will definitely buy it in coming days
Thanks for this review. Has convinced me to save up for this device. i've always had a console and then ended up getting the Switch in 2023. As a disabled person who spends a lot of time in hospital, not always able to see a screen further away from me etc. I love my switch because its portable but very limited with the kinds of games I prefer to play. Interested to make this purchase when i can afford it.
Also anyone able to give me more info on memberships etc for games? Has been a while and i'm used to Nintendo these days.
I got one yesterday, couldn't get a thing to work on it. Quick factory settings install and decided to give it another go and bam, everything now works great. I'm not going to tinker with it to much but it's a decent bit of kit
I just got my Ally the other day, and I love it.
Tell me how you feel after cooking your MicroSD card in the slot after playing some heavy titles. That design flaw alone is inexcusable.
The option to install gen4 4tb nvme SSD makes your SD card inexcusable irrelevant.
@@mistervo8185 2230 SSD only have 2TB but your point is still valid
Love mine! Got it open box a couple days ago and I'm really enjoying it! Mostly a fighting game player on my controllers. On Silent mode, Killer Instinct at 768p high textures and shadows passes the in game benchmark, Fall Guys at 720p low is getting 75+ fps on Silent. On performance, 1080p low 100 fps, Turbo 1080p high is about 90 fps! Plays Tekken 7 and Street Fighter 6 well too (although the open world will dip into 40s and 50s). Looking forward to seeing if older Call of Duty gets patched for security and would love trying OG MW2 or Black Ops III. Emulation is going to be the best kind of ridiculous on this too!
You have good taste In games
I might try and grab an open-box tomorrow.
Thanks for that comment! That's the thing: If you have, a little bit more demanding games (not the highend needy stuff like cyberpunk) it drops below 60, that's a no go for me. Especially in games like Tekken and SF where you want that FPS. I wanna know, did that drop also happens when you hooked it up to power and the egpu or just in the handheld mode?
Thank for destroying Steam Deck in specs wise and in sales wise ❤ Best PC gaming handheld ever ! (Best gaming handheld ever still Nintendo Switch, sorry ❤)
Wait, so as of right now you CANT play cod on this device?
I love my Steam Deck but would definitely appreciate something more powerful. However, I don't want another Windows device. Not that it matters in the grand scheme of things but I am curious as to why the bezels on the Ally are uneven -- they are thicker on the top and bottom compared to the sides.
So get this instead of upgrading my GPU and motherboard. Got it 👍 Birthday is on its way. I will be wishlisting this big time.
I dealt with the same problem as well. You have to hold the button for a while, then it will turn off, and there will be no more light. Also, great review
Definitely been waiting in your review before I consider buying this. Definitely would want to see an accessory video for this so I can make an informed decision
Lol ok
I appreciate your honest review. I've had mine for a while now and prefer it over my rtx3070 laptop, love this thing
Could you elaborate for me I’m trynna pick between this and or a gaming PC from Facebook marketplace, I don’t wanna give up consoles but wanna emulate/ and use mods for games I already love
same my desktop is getting dusty lol!
@@Calebvelasquez117 all I can tell you is this thing emulates almost everything at full speed. Switch, Xbox 360, and PS3. It won't disappoint. Most pc games I've been able to run at medium to max settings. Elden Ring is a mix of max and high settings at 1080 and I get right around 40 fps. Resident evil 4 remake I play on higher settings and get around 30-40 fps with FSR ultra quality
@@EdwardMitchell2917 bro I’m literally on my ally I just got at 7:00 today for $500 from a guy my mom knows lol
@@EdwardMitchell2917 never had my own PC to learn how to emulate! Excited dude I wanna play windwaker and also def jam fight for ny
I am using the ROG Ally and it's successors by Asus for my console choice going forward and leaving home consoles behind me and committing to handheld going forward.
Great video with a lot of my questions answered. Awesome charizard skateboard btw!
Has the SD card frying been resolved?
Yoo lil mans walking now. I totally forgot you even had a kid g. Imma pick up an ally sometime soon depending when I go back to work
Is windows on a small device really easy to deal with? I still think steamOS is the way to go
I guess but it's abit of annoying
if you're familiar with Windows, it's still easy to deal. I had no problem with mine because I got tons of problem on my PC and by the time I got Ally, I already know how to handle those problems
3:36 good thing I have plenty of other controllers I can hook up to that
Top PC handheld for me right now is ROG ALLY ❤❤❤
Can you connect it to a tv and connect a wireless controller and headset to it at once like you can on the Steam Deck?
I want to get one but I am so nervous. There seem to be a lot of issues with quality control. Joystick drift, SD card slot issues, buggy software, etc...
get steam deck
Ive never heard of anyone getting drift yet. Ive had 0 issues with mine that arent typical windows issues. My sd card works perfectly, samsung 512gb. My softwares been perfect except occasional windows hiccups, but its nothing to do with asus. Ive had mine since release day and thats been my experience, i play it a few hours a day every day
The option to install a gen4 4tb nvme SSD is awesome. The Steam deck can't do that
@@joeschmoe5009 some people just don't know how to work around a pc i swear lol
Don't get the ally . I have bought it twice and only to return. Get a steam deck . Miles better experience.
The only problem with this device is Windows 11. Windows is just not ready for handheld usage :( . I have many issues with the input.
What charger was that? Can you recommend a good one? 11:57
Can u play PlayStation games on it?
Something I want to know regarding these handhelds is... which makes for the best Switch experience? When it comes down to all the accessories you need, what best accessories to go with and when it comes to bringing PC Gaming to your living room television.... which is the better Console to Handheld Experience?
Steam Deck or The ROG Ally?
I use a laptop currently. I have to open it, hit the power button.. close it... I'd like to have my Steam Games and maybe other PC games on my TV through one of these devices.... what's the best configuration for coach gaming using a handheld console?
I love that this comes with Windows 11. Should make a heck of an emulation machine. I wonder where the emulation break point will be? Cemu? RPCS3? Xenia? Ryujinx?
I thought this was april fools joke , then I see all youtube creator reviewed it
I have the ROG ally, and the general consensus is it is a bit better than the steam deck.
@@redemption44it's one of those situations where the raw numbers suggest the ally is better but when I look at the integration of the OS and architecture in the actual device, theyre both very comparable and it's a matter of what ecosystem you prefer. Or atleast if u only want Windows cus the Valve is so open in letting gamers emulate/install all OSs
@@iSkiZm24 I agree with you sir
@@iSkiZm24the only thing the deck has over the ally is the OS. And I can’t speak for the present state of the steamdeck but when I had mine a few months ago it was pretty annoying how restrictive it was in terms of game comparability
So you slept under a stone for a few months?
Awesome video... I came in wanting info on the ROG Ally (wanting one for an overseas trip I'm planning), and I'm coming out of this video NEEDING that Sonic The Hedgehog game controller holder!!! Where can I find one of those?!! @6:15
I had mine for a couple weeks but ended up returning it. It seemed like I was doing more troubleshooting than I was gaming. Went for the steam deck instead. While I wish it had the same power and performance, I’m having a better experience with little to no issues.
I can't even argue with this the only thing man is steamos Is really what saving the steam deck mean that with no disrespect since it's a dedicated software companies can really optimize for it and for steam deck so it's so much easier
But also thought steam deck is a console while rog ally is a pc
You won't say this if you know how to download all the games for free 😂 . The cracked games
Rog a lot better
@@bboyalanleung123 still debatable lol and yes ik how to do that torrents all of it😂 both have pros and cons just all abt taste
Can't argue with this. I don't think I will have an issue since I'm a PC gamer mostly and I'm used to random Windows issues.
I'm doing all kinds of homework on getting a handheld gaming system. I was first looking into Switch and Playstation Portal but so far this one is winning me over. Also learned you can play Playstation games on it??
Z1 is $599.99 and Z1 Extreme is $699.99. Failed to mention that
The VRR is my favorite thing about mine. I rarely find myself picking up my Steam Deck anymore
Lol I tried enjoying it but seriously windows on ally is horrible . Went back to steam deck
@@hk6926 what's horrible about it? It boots straight to all your games and has an end task feature to kill your tabs/games - works flawlessly.
The Display is miles ahead of the SteamDeck’s.
@@hk6926 its better than most linux distros
@@TaiwanTeddy this I agree . Even sound is . Even performance is but the experience you get from SD , more comfort , better ui experience, better battery , sleep feature makes the SD so much better .
3:11 What game is that?
Grate review! It's unbelievable how they fit this stuff in a device this small
About button issue and sleep mode I think you have a faulty unit. I also change mine with a new one via Asus support
Love your videos bro but you lost me when you said it's easier to install emulators on the ally vs the deck
I’m getting a full gaming setup for Christmas and this is what I’m getting instead of a gaming pc and I’m just ganna hook up a monitor keyboard and mice
Saw this at Best Buy I was IMPRESSED to say the least
This is actually super juiced and not limited wttf
I just seen one in best buy it looked dope. and I had to come watch your video to see if it was worth it.
Son wants this for xmas but he is not always where he has wifi connection. Can multiple games be downloaded affectively where you have wifi connection and played ok with out a wifi connection.
A lot of people are returning this device. They say it’s just too buggy
Hey great video! Just wondering what game were you playing at 4:29 looks cool. Definitely getting an Asus Rog Ally!
I believe it's Scarlet Nexus. But I could be wrong.
Just got mine today . Work is keeping me from using it until tomorrow. However this review pushed me to wanting this over the S.Deck
How is it with you? Could you kindly tell me all about your experience and games?
Thanks, this is really helpful
Is there a way that makes it so you have to use my password to log into it?
Thanks for the review! It’s been months now and how do you feel about this product? My co worker is selling his and he don’t have time to use it and I’m interested on it after watching your review. A handheld computer powerful enough to play pc games. As right now I’m playing playing Fortnite and the new avatar pandora box game. Do you think the ROG ALLY would handle it? Thank you 🙏🏽
Does this function like a regular PC, just portable? Like can I use it like a laptop?
Just got mine today. My steam deck was glitching out right out the box. So far my experience with the Rog ally has been flawless
How's yours holding up? Got mine almost a week ago. My open box deal I got was a bust but exchange for new unit has been great. I'm not a techie but I've had no issues. Updates and settings tweaks are not a turn off for me and I keep my temps good.
@@jjayala so far so good. No complaints
@@garythompson1345 thank you very much!
what happens to games you already own on your PC? Can these games be played on the Ally or do you have to buy another version?
This or the Lenovo legion go? Get the rog alley or wait for the Lenovo legion go? Any reason to wait for the legion go?
Still waiting on mine to get delivered, hopefully NLT Friday
With the button sticking, it might and idea to take it apart (yea i know, it says DO NOT TAKE APART!) and see if the issue is the button itself and if so, you might be able to just replace the button/buttons. Idk if Asus would allow you do that tho.
Seriously considering buying one of these, been wanting a steam deck and was going to order it yesterday but I’m a very impatient person…there was no options for paying for next day shipping or anything just says 3-5 day shipping…if I’m paying 399-599 for a handheld I’m not waiting longer than 48 hours TOPS! Steam wants payment immediately and I understand that and I’m fine with it but I hate when I buy something online then 2 days later they send it out Soo technically it’s one day shipping even though they had it for 3 days…. But I can get a rog ally right now at Best Buy so I might be making a pickup this afternoon
The sticky buttons was found by linus, but asus said it was suppose to fixed for retail units. You probably got an early shipment 1 that had that issue too
Does it pass as a computer? How good is the X?
Does this only use gaming for steam (steam link) or actually run steam games directly?
Can anyone tell me how much memory free will you have after all updates and everything ? I want to know how many games can you install from GamePass without the memory card, I'm really interested in buying, great video!
That’s a good question
Wait so I can literally use this as a handheld console/PC but also like an actual Pc on a moniter?
Like I keep asking all my favorite handheld creators: Which one makes the best all in one Switch? What's the one that's the most fun, easy to set up, looks good and works best from one's TV >and< works well just to pick up take on the go for more gaming?
And what are the best accessories to make it happen?
Bonus Question: How much is it worth it just to spend the same price or less to get as powerful or more powerful than these by going with just a laptop or mini-PC?
I have fallen in love with the freedom of PC gaming, but I'm still from console roots. What's the coolest way to get the PC Console gamer experience?
Why would they not allow you to get cellular service on this for internet?
I missed this vid I commented recent about you not doing handhelds 😅 good stuff!
does it have saved game progress sharing with desktop?
asus tax and lack of discount make it double of price of steam deck.
Ok
What’s the most affordable way to play rts games like dawn of war on the rog ally ?
What do you do if the joystick or one of the gaming buttons stops working? That’s my main concern.
I placed an order for pick up at my nearest Best Buy to pick it up today because they said they were available.
I get a call saying that it’s not available. LOL like wtf?
Hopefully the next Nintendo handheld has similar specs and features as well as backwards compatibility with Switch games (digital & physical).
Well the next switch should be backwards compatible with the current switch only issue is how good will they do it also will it be both physical and digital backwards compatible bc certain games needs that like dbd for example it should be lil bit more powerful then the ps4 well going by leaks on that part the backwards compatible was confirmed but like I said idk how it'll be though
@@nani.df.Nintendo game chips are basically, if not literally, SD cards.
So the cards themselves will likely physically by the same.
Lol
So ps remote play works on this? I saw the icon on the display. I’m a ps5 owner so that would be great
i dont have this device but if all the fanboys are to be believed this is „a real windows pc“ so it should work since you can downlod remote play for pc.
There are videos on how to setup ps5 remote play, so yes you can, though i have not done it
Yes you can using chiaki. I got it set up but the volume crackles. On steam deck audio didn't crackle on chiaki but the screen would flash white. Pick your poison I guess.
My question is does it have controller support
So you can download Roma to this ? Like can you save the game and continue later ?
Can u play StarCraft / Warcraft Or command an conquer on it?!!!!!
The screem shocked whene you set it one ? 😮
What’s better for Wii U games this or the steamdeck?
Do you download the games or is it just cloud gaming??
dope review
Im thinking about getting rid of my ps5 for the ally i don't have have a 120 hz tv so would the ally be a smart move
Sleep and wake-up mode, Windows had how long to fix this?
Great Video!! I agree with everything u said 100%
Cracking content dude
The only downfall to the ASUS ROG is the OS.. ASUS comes with Windows 11 which is known for restrictions and lack of support.. If there only a way to revert the OS to Windows 10 this device be perfect.. but all in all it’s still better then the steam deck
It’s not that hard. Create a windows bootable media and hook it up to a dock with a keyboard and boot from the usb instead of the ssd to install windows 10. It’s not that hard. Also windows 11 works fine.
Installed it in my stem deck lol
Can you hook it up to a monitor and connect a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard to it?
Yes, you can even connect a tv via Bluetooth like any regular pc with windows.