Rumors about release, price and performance
Asus will soon be releasing its own portable game console and could even put the Steam Deck in trouble with it. So far, this is known about the handheld called ROG Ally.
The ROG Ally is a Windows-based handheld. (Source: ASUS)
With the Steam Deck, Valve was able to set foot in the promising market for powerful PC handheld consoles. Since then, other manufacturers have been trying to build on the success, sometimes with their own concepts such as the cloud gaming handheld Logitech G Cloud – so far without success. With the ROG Ally, however, Asus could succeed in dethroning the strong competitor.
- When will the Asus ROG Ally be released?
- How much will the Asus ROG Ally cost?
- What’s running on the Asus ROG Ally?
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appearance and equipment
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design and connections
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Display
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Performance
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Asus has already made the device available to some testers. However, they are not allowed to say everything about the device. So at least we have some information.
When will the Asus ROG Ally be released?
There is still no official date for the release of the handheld console. But it can’t last too long, after all there are already test videos on YouTube and you can, for example, on one Canadian product page Sign up to be notified of the release.
How much will the Asus ROG Ally cost?
Valve lets you put at least 419 dollars and a maximum of 679 dollars on the table for the Steam Deck. We will go into the well-known specifications of the console. But this much can be said: It seems impossible that the performance that the Asus ROG Ally is supposed to have will be possible with a recommended retail price on the level of the direct competitor. PC assumes a price of 1,000 US dollars (approx. 904 dollars).
What’s running on the Asus ROG Ally?
Since the Asus ROG Ally runs Windows 11, a whole lot is possible. It is said to work with Steam, Origin and other PC platforms. Asus itself puts the Xbox Game Pass in the foreground.
appearance and equipment
Testers like DaveD have already been able to test a prototype of the Asus ROG Ally and share initial facts and impressions. Below is also a YouTube video by Linus Tech Tips.
design and connections
The prototype is a white case that holds the display in the middle of the Asus ROG Ally. Buttons and analog sticks for controlling the device are arranged on the sides. The layout is reminiscent of an Xbox controller. There are also four system keys near the screen. Rings appear to be illuminated around the analog sticks.
On the top there are not only volume controls, MicroSD slot and fingerprint sensor, but also a USB-C port that looks a little different than usual. This is intended for an eGPU solution. In addition, there are of course also the shoulder buttons. There could also be controls on the back, but the black highlights on the prototype could also just be parts of the case.
Display
The display, which will probably have a Full HD resolution, should be seven inches in size and have a refresh rate of 120 Hertz. In addition, the response time is 7 seconds. The brightness goes up to 500 nits. This would make the content easy to see even in sunlight.
Performance
For a handheld, it’s not just raw performance that’s important, but also how well the console performs at lower power draws just to conserve battery power. Compared to the Steam Deck, the Asus ROG Ally is said to be 50 percent faster than the Steam Deck at 15 watts. As I said, this should also have an impact on the price. 35 watts would even double the speed. This is made possible by a still unknown, but probably specially manufactured AMD chip. according to rumours should that be a Phoenix 2 APU.
An SSD will probably provide you with up to a terabyte of storage. In addition to all the other technology, two fans were packed into the case, which should do their job pretty well.
You get more performance in combination with ROG XG Mobile and an external eGPU. This makes the Asus ROG Ally a home console at first glance, which should make the switch look more than old.
Note: This constantly updated article is based on leaks, analyst statements, editorial assessments and rumors, the veracity of which is difficult for us to verify from a distance. Until the formal presentation of the Asus ROG Ally, you should therefore view the information with a certain skepticism.
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