Asus ROG Ally

More powerful than a Steam Deck ; Streamlined and stylish design ; Full HD screen is colourful and vibant ; Windows 11 is user friendly

Expensive compared to competitors ; Poor battery life ; 120Hz screen feels wasted here

The Asus ROG Ally is a more powerful alternative to the Steam Deck. It features a superior design and more user-friendly software. That high price is hard to justify, however, especially with the poor battery life. Competition is more fierce now too,...

Familiar interface ; Top notch performance ; Easy to customise ; Massively immersive

Battery life is poor ; A bit cumbersome

If you want the most capable, compatible handheld gaming platform, this is it. The interface feels familiar thanks to Windows 11, and gaming performance is truly excellent, with a host of user configurable parameters to tailor it to your style.

Attractive 1080p 120Hz display ; Slick design and sturdy build ; Steady performance in most gaming scenarios ; Runs full Windows 11 ; Decent battery life outside of gaming ; Asus software changes modes and remaps controls on the fly

Many games require lower graphics settings for smooth performance ; Super short battery life while gaming ; Some finicky controls, particularly for navigating Windows

The Asus ROG Ally is not an outright Steam Deck killer, but smart hardware, software, and design decisions make for a fun, exciting Windows-based handheld game console.

Superb screen visuals ; Capable speakers ; Quiet operation

Battery life struggles ; User experience frustrations

The ROG Ally is a perfect option for PC gamers who don't mind tinkering and tweaking. It's not for everyone though, as the user experience frustrations caused by Windows might annoy some. However, the upshot is the access to many more games on the go.

Smooth gaming performance ; Bright, vivid display ; Punchy buttons and triggers ; Lightweight, comfortable design ; Affordable

Runs hot ; Doesn't ship with a carrying case

The Asus ROG Ally pulls no punches as it comes for the Steam Deck, bringing a custom AMD CPU and a full HD, 120Hz display

Price: ; Rs 69,999

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Powerful yet quiet internals great for gaming ; Crisp, variable refresh screen a delight ; Ergonomic controls

Software has lots of room for improvement ; Battery life isn’t all that great ; Needs more control customisation

Windows has a way to go on this new breed of gaming gadget, and battery life isn’t stellar, but the ROG Ally is otherwise a high-powered handheld with a great screen and excellent ergonomics.

Comfortable to hold ; Easy to carry around ; Great 1080p 120Hz display ; Solid battery life ; Armoury Crate SE works well ; Run full Windows 11

Face buttons and d-pad feel kind of mushy ; One USB-C port ; Some software bugs like crashes when running more intense games ; More expensive than competitors like the Steam Deck ; Travel case not included, sold separately

Overall, the Asus ROG Ally is a good gaming handheld that lets you easily play PC games on the go.

The ROG Ally sets the bar high for gaming on the go. With its AMD Z1 Extreme CPU, efficient cooling system, decent display, and thoughtful design, it crafts an enjoyable gaming experience. While the device does have its fair share of limitations,...