When Valve released the Steam Deck, it brought a whole new breath of life to the handheld gaming PC market. Many other companies have tried to compete with it by releasing similar consoles in recent months. However, none have been able to surpass it. Now, however, ASUS is determined to make a difference and “beat” the Steam Deck with the new ASUS ROG Ally, which was first announced earlier this month.
ASUS hasn't yet provided details on pricing or availability for its new ASUS ROG Ally handheld gaming device . However, some specs have been revealed by both the company itself and people who had the chance to try it out before its release.
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Specifications
The new device has powerful features. It features a new Ryzen Z1 chip, which is a customized Zen 4/RDNA 3 APU designed specifically for portable gaming consoles. The ASUS ROG Ally also comes with up to 16 GB of RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and a microSD card slot. There is also a dual cooling system that keeps the temperature low, but without making noise.
The screen is a 7-inch 1080p display with 500 nits of brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate . This means colors are bright and rich. While the screen size is the same as Valve 's Steam Deck , the added resolution and 120Hz refresh rate make games look sharper and more fluid.
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Additionally, a major advantage of the ASUS ROG Ally is that it runs Windows 11, which ASUS says it did intentionally to ensure that gamers could play their favorite games from any of the major stores (Steam, Epic Game Store, Battle.net, etc.). In addition, ASUS added some neat software tweaks, including a customized version of the Armoury Crate along with a useful button for quickly switching between hardware settings.
Design
As for the design of the ASUS ROG Ally, there is nothing particularly innovative. There are the familiar shoulder and face buttons with two macro buttons on the back (one on each side). Unlike the Steam Deck, the ROG Ally does not have a touchpad, but the two standard analog sticks. It weighs 608 grams and is significantly thinner and less bulky than the Steam Deck. It does not have large handles, but ASUS says that the contours of the device on the side were specifically designed to make the device “sit in your hand just right” when resting your hands on a desk or table.
For those who want even better performance, ASUS has included an XG Mobile, so you can connect the ASUS ROG Allly to one of the company's portable GPU docks.
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The device is definitely very powerful and could really compete with Valve's popular Steam Deck. However, while the price has not been officially announced, it is expected to be more expensive than the Steam. For people looking for a premium gaming console, the ASUS ROG Ally is definitely a good choice.
more details about the device at Asus' official event on May 11th.
Handheld gaming devices are gaining popularity as they allow hardcore gamers to play wherever they are. With recent advances in technology, handheld consoles are now able to offer high-quality gaming experiences.
Source: www.engadget.com
