@@xxChemist If you have the extra cash or just want to wait for the next sale (I'm personally looking for it towards December but can't guarantee it) id go with the Z1 Extreme to handle those games better
Just bought mine this morning since my desk has been crashing A LOT and even my RMA crashed. Got fed up and picked up the Z1 Extreme. I AM HAPPY!! This thing is amazing and since you don’t need protons and such for games to work, it’s just like having your computer in a handheld size. A lot of my games are not too demanding, but the games that are have handled extremely well thus far. I could not be happier with my purchase! And the dock I purchased through Amazon also works with it to connect to the TV. I do miss the track pads, but I’ve adjusted to the joysticks and touch screen for certain instances. It gets warm but never hot. I’ll see after a year how it’s still performing though I’m sure in a year the newer models will be out anyway. I loved my Steam Deck, hate that it had issues. But this was worth the money!
@@SLIM-JYM still very happy with it! If you force steam to launch in big picture mode you can utilize steam’s control mapping to the fullest extent. Definitely holds more power than the Steam Deck does, but that was expected. I have no complaints here as of right now. I know a some people complain that it has Windows, but these games were made for windows to begin with. I occasionally like to start up Minecraft Java because I have so many mods and shaders and they run great on the ASUS. Plus installing anything is just like you would on your computer. No need to run through several steps like you would with Linux. You can put windows on the Deck and it seems to be helping, but the ASUS has more power imo.
I just picked up the z1 extreme today. Which games do you recommend? I want to do horizon forbidden west, bg3, apex legends, fortnite, minecraft, assassins creed black flag, Hogwarts, hell divers 2 and final fantasy 7 remake. I bought a 2 TB SSD. What else do you recommend? Also how does it handle streaming games over steam to it? I have fast internet. @hexajon93
@@darth_dunedain106 well I’m sure the ASUS would run all of those games great on its own. My library is not filled with a lot of demanding games, so I’d be a fool to comment on what games I’d recommend. Although I can say Satisfactory and AC Valhalla ran really great on high graphics for mine! Just a note, I did run into the SD card slot problem that some have been experiencing. I recommend getting a USB-C dongle that has SD card slots a USB slot and a place to plug in the charger to it since it will be attached to your USB C slot on the Rog Ally. Seems to have no problems at that point. I’m hoping when ASUS releases their second gen of the Rog Ally (presumably this year some time) that they fix this one particular issue. Otherwise it’s been a great handheld so far!
The extreme seems like the better investment as not only will it play games better now but it be serviceable for longer as games get even more demanding.
Z1 is for someone willing to play emulators/AA games/indies/past AAA games. Anyone really wanting to play the latest of the latest should get a Z1 Extreme or buy a Series S.
Can someone please tell me how to tell the difference between the extreme and normal one? Im going to look at a 2nd hand one tonight and i wanna be sure its a exetreme
I just picked up the Z1X open box at a local Best Buy for 467.00 it’s in wonderful shape and I’m amazed honestly.. my last handheld was a launch edition Switch so the bar is low haha
Hey. Well antivirus is more personal choice depends what sort of websites you are visiting. For example i would put antivirus on if im doing much downloading and using torrents. For most people Microsoft defender is enough what is allready in Rog Ally.
I agree that windows defender is fine. One thing though, it is important to keep in mind that this device is a windows PC and should be regarded as such.
Assuming it works well yes that's a very good deal you're getting basically fully functional pc for $250. If you trust the person selling it go for it and even if you get maybe a year out of it before it goes at 250 that's still a good price point
Got a steal on mine lol bought it off facebook marketplace I resell so it was mostly to sell it but ended up loving it looks brand new and came with the case and some accessories for 300$ flat it’s the z1 extreme with warranty until 07/25 and got pc game pass until 02/25 lol what a steal
That's why they usually have a bunch of open box rog ally for cheap if you're not a heavy gamer maybe like an hour or 2 per day the overheating shouldn't be an issue
@arslanmalik151 we won't know til they've been out on the market for a little longer but I've seen videos of people using temp guns on them and they don't seem to be hot so we'll see. To be fair I've already seen best buy has open boxes of the rog ally x which is wild already lol
altho bigger power, it has terrible battery performance and it's a windows based handheld it comes with alot of issues i own both so i can't complain but i personally like my Steam deck more optimised better whilst the rog ally is good for games like cod and it supports vr.
And still issues with sd card slot and overheating.. should be pulled off shelves and fixed considering we are charged hundreds..that’s like buying a new car and the Ac/heat goes out within a month and it’s a known issue and they still sell it and promote it.. I don’t know about y’all but I’m tired of paying to be a beta tester.. they’ll still keep this on shelves with known issues and then next year release something way better ..while laughing at you and taking your money lol.. selling a faulty product and over 80% of customers having same issues there’s no reason this is still on shelves..
Z1 is on sale for 399$ as of feb/01/2024 while z1extreme is still going for 699$ with tax ur looking at 770 - 440 = 330$ difference
The z1 extreme just recently went on sale, as of the time of this comment the z1 extreme is $599
I like GTA rb6 dayz which should I go for
@@xxChemist If you have the extra cash or just want to wait for the next sale (I'm personally looking for it towards December but can't guarantee it) id go with the Z1 Extreme to handle those games better
@@xxChemistjust wait dude, rog ally are going on sale for a reason. Sales aren’t doing well.
Okay but why a $300 differnce
Is the Z1 Processer (Not extreme) more powerful or as powerful as Steam Deck Oled
Get the deck if you're explicitly gaming. Coming from a z1 extreme user. Deck's battery life and gyro support are good
@@YouGotTheL OLED Deck BL is good but LCD bad
@FGPigwon Oh yeah, plus higher refresh rate than the lcd I believe.
@@YouGotTheL Yup 60hz vs 120hz
I feel like nobody answered his question lol he asked if the z1 processor is more powerful then the one in the steam deck oled
Z1 AT 399.00 WHAY BETTER DEAL
Just bought mine this morning since my desk has been crashing A LOT and even my RMA crashed. Got fed up and picked up the Z1 Extreme. I AM HAPPY!! This thing is amazing and since you don’t need protons and such for games to work, it’s just like having your computer in a handheld size. A lot of my games are not too demanding, but the games that are have handled extremely well thus far. I could not be happier with my purchase! And the dock I purchased through Amazon also works with it to connect to the TV. I do miss the track pads, but I’ve adjusted to the joysticks and touch screen for certain instances. It gets warm but never hot. I’ll see after a year how it’s still performing though I’m sure in a year the newer models will be out anyway. I loved my Steam Deck, hate that it had issues. But this was worth the money!
How has your experience been so far after 2 weeks?
@@SLIM-JYM still very happy with it! If you force steam to launch in big picture mode you can utilize steam’s control mapping to the fullest extent. Definitely holds more power than the Steam Deck does, but that was expected. I have no complaints here as of right now. I know a some people complain that it has Windows, but these games were made for windows to begin with. I occasionally like to start up Minecraft Java because I have so many mods and shaders and they run great on the ASUS. Plus installing anything is just like you would on your computer. No need to run through several steps like you would with Linux. You can put windows on the Deck and it seems to be helping, but the ASUS has more power imo.
I just picked up the z1 extreme today. Which games do you recommend? I want to do horizon forbidden west, bg3, apex legends, fortnite, minecraft, assassins creed black flag, Hogwarts, hell divers 2 and final fantasy 7 remake. I bought a 2 TB SSD. What else do you recommend? Also how does it handle streaming games over steam to it? I have fast internet. @hexajon93
@@darth_dunedain106 well I’m sure the ASUS would run all of those games great on its own. My library is not filled with a lot of demanding games, so I’d be a fool to comment on what games I’d recommend. Although I can say Satisfactory and AC Valhalla ran really great on high graphics for mine! Just a note, I did run into the SD card slot problem that some have been experiencing. I recommend getting a USB-C dongle that has SD card slots a USB slot and a place to plug in the charger to it since it will be attached to your USB C slot on the Rog Ally. Seems to have no problems at that point. I’m hoping when ASUS releases their second gen of the Rog Ally (presumably this year some time) that they fix this one particular issue. Otherwise it’s been a great handheld so far!
@@darth_dunedain106 I have not had issues streaming games over from my PC so I can say that it checks out 👍
The extreme seems like the better investment as not only will it play games better now but it be serviceable for longer as games get even more demanding.
Z1 is for someone willing to play emulators/AA games/indies/past AAA games. Anyone really wanting to play the latest of the latest should get a Z1 Extreme or buy a Series S.
@@OneLastScholar they both runs aaa games great lol
No handheld available today will play really demanding games. @@OneLastScholar
Can someone please tell me how to tell the difference between the extreme and normal one?
Im going to look at a 2nd hand one tonight and i wanna be sure its a exetreme
Look in setting under system or about
never buy used.
@@seeum2098boomer
Lol dumb advice@@seeum2098
What about the settings ??
I found a z1 extreme for $390, should i get it or just go for the ally x?
I literally just bought one today for 400 second hand I think that’s a good deal
I just found one I don’t think it’s the extreme but she wants 300 for it basically brand new . Thinking about ut
@@davidmekonen8099have you had a problem with it yet?
@kllaskullz best buy has them for $450 right now, new
If you can go for the Ally X.
I just picked up the Z1X open box at a local Best Buy for 467.00 it’s in wonderful shape and I’m amazed honestly.. my last handheld was a launch edition Switch so the bar is low haha
I got one today. Same price!
Z1 Extreme
How good is battery life on both?
Terrible.
@@OneLastScholar Battery is great
I just want to ask, since RoG Ally is powered by window OS, is it prone to viruses? Should we put anti virus in it?
Hey. Well antivirus is more personal choice depends what sort of websites you are visiting. For example i would put antivirus on if im doing much downloading and using torrents. For most people Microsoft defender is enough what is allready in Rog Ally.
I agree that windows defender is fine. One thing though, it is important to keep in mind that this device is a windows PC and should be regarded as such.
@@TangomanX2008 YES! we all have experience with windows :)
@@ROGALLYGAMINGyeah but window 11 is even worse than 10. I can't even remove lock screen on my RoG Ally.
@@TangomanX2008 well theres so many of those handheld pc-s tho still most of them are represented as gaming consoles tho they should be called mini pc
Thank you , I will def buy the extreme . I need all the computing power I can get
I didnt regret
Just ordered one an can’t wait for it to be delivered lol
@@royalknight4742 I hope you enjoy it like we do
@@royalknight4742 sweet🤩
I found someone selling a z1 for $250 is it worth it?
Nope
I'll buy it
Yes very good
Assuming it works well yes that's a very good deal you're getting basically fully functional pc for $250. If you trust the person selling it go for it and even if you get maybe a year out of it before it goes at 250 that's still a good price point
Yes
Feel like AI wrote this article
lets go brother!
aye!
Got a steal on mine lol bought it off facebook marketplace I resell so it was mostly to sell it but ended up loving it looks brand new and came with the case and some accessories for 300$ flat it’s the z1 extreme with warranty until 07/25 and got pc game pass until 02/25 lol what a steal
Can i game battlenetgames on it? As Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 😍?
sure go for it
There are two versions what one at bestbuy
Yes. Cheaper is coming probobly next month at least they promised that lastime. We see but latest on black friday-i guess so.
The best buy I use to work at . Told me they had a bunch of returns of rog ally . Due to overheating. I'm hoping they fix this issue
That's why they usually have a bunch of open box rog ally for cheap if you're not a heavy gamer maybe like an hour or 2 per day the overheating shouldn't be an issue
@@DCoop-uo2wqWell hoping the ROG ally X doesn't have massive overheating problems
@arslanmalik151 we won't know til they've been out on the market for a little longer but I've seen videos of people using temp guns on them and they don't seem to be hot so we'll see. To be fair I've already seen best buy has open boxes of the rog ally x which is wild already lol
Bought my Z1 for 379 perfect price point for any handheld.
The z1 extremes are like 300-500 on fb marketplace used
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Thank You! I really appreciate😊
altho bigger power, it has terrible battery performance and it's a windows based handheld it comes with alot of issues i own both so i can't complain but i personally like my Steam deck more optimised better whilst the rog ally is good for games like cod and it supports vr.
Z1 at close to 300 is the way better deal
Looks like the shell is 3d printed in low quality pla though 😂
Cant complain actually it feels pretty good
Yep quite sturdy too. Nothing a tpu cover cant fix.
And still issues with sd card slot and overheating.. should be pulled off shelves and fixed considering we are charged hundreds..that’s like buying a new car and the Ac/heat goes out within a month and it’s a known issue and they still sell it and promote it.. I don’t know about y’all but I’m tired of paying to be a beta tester.. they’ll still keep this on shelves with known issues and then next year release something way better ..while laughing at you and taking your money lol.. selling a faulty product and over 80% of customers having same issues there’s no reason this is still on shelves..
found z1 extreme for 430€🤩
Same here!!
it no match for PS5 and often no match for Series S
Well to be honest in anytime soon that review comes also 😊
ofcourse not and why would we want that it has a beautifull screen and its a hand held i would rather have this tbh
🙂thatswhy im having it its a joy@@warrioroftheorderoflight9171
It’s not meant to compete with the ps5 or the Xbox. Its primary purpose is to bring pc gaming on the go in a very convenient package.
Very right@@Flarticus