Meet the ROG Ally: Play everything you want, wherever you are
Meet the ROG Ally: Play everything you want, wherever you are
Imagine a Windows 11 gaming machine in the palm of your hand. Play any game, from anywhere with the ROG Ally – a powerful handheld gaming device that promises to change the way you play.
From your PC game library, the ROG Ally will run any game you want, no matter where you are. It is fully compatible with the most popular game libraries today, including Steam, Xbox Game Pass, Epic, GOG, and more, so you can take your entire library on the road with you.
There is some seriously powerful hardware under the hood, built around the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip that completely outclasses the competition with its processing horsepower. The Z1 Extreme is a far beefier version of the Z1, featuring eight Zen 4 CPU cores with 12 RDNA 3 graphics cores. This translates to raw graphic performance that comes incredibly close to the Sony PlayStation 5 – capable of hitting 60fps or higher even in demanding games like Red Dead Redemption 2.
On top of that, the fast 120Hz refresh rate will ensure that everything feels silky smooth and responsive, and fast-paced action games are a joy to play on the ROG Ally. It ships with a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, but there is support for a dedicated UHS-II microSD card for even more storage, so you can store all your games on the same device.
Lightweight, ergonomic design for gaming on the go
But you wouldn’t want to take a brick out with you. At a mere 680g, the ROG Ally feels featherlight even during extended gaming sessions, thanks to a clever design that helps shed the grams in nearly every area. From the hollowed top case to the slim 0.1mm heat sink fins and the extensive use of lightweight aluminium, the ROG Ally will never weigh you down.
Above all, the ROG Ally is designed to be comfortable to hold in your hand. Its sides are perfectly moulded to fit the natural shape of your grip, while the buttons are carefully positioned in the top half for easy access.
Flat dome-shaped buttons make them exceedingly comfortable to use, alongside joysticks that support dead zone adjustments, hall sensors in the trigger buttons for analog control, and macro keys for quick access to custom shortcuts. The ROG Ally lets you decide how it should respond to you, and you can fine-tune the controls for maximum performance that suits you just right.
To ensure you never miss a beat, there is support for Wi-Fi 6E, ensuring reliable connections on crowded networks and lower latency. Your internet connection may not always be the best when traveling, but it won’t be the ROG Ally that lets you down.
Three different modes for every occasion
The ROG Ally is all about versatility. It adapts to the way you want to play, switching seamlessly from a gaming handheld to a console or gaming PC.
Immerse yourself in your favorite AAA title or indie game with the expansive Full-HD display, or play with a friend when you connect the ROG Ally to a TV and use it as a console. For zero-compromises performance, pair it with the XG Mobile external GPU, a monitor, mouse, and keyboard – and get the full PC gaming experience wherever you are.
On top of that, there are three different performance modes – Silent, Performance, and Turbo – each tailored for different situations. Each mode has a different balance of performance and power usage to suit your needs. For instance, Silent Mode sips just 9W of power, while Performance Mode ramps this up to 15W. Turbo Mode comes in at 25W, or even 30W when connected to AC power.
ROG worked closely with AMD to optimise every component and unleash the full potential of its hardware, so you’re assured of best-in-class performance every time you power it on.
Stay chilly
That said, all that hardware needs to be kept cool. The ROG Ally employs a novel zero gravity thermal system that doesn’t rely on gravity to help the heat pipes cycle heat out of the system.
Instead, the ROG Ally’s heat pipes use mesh to improve thermal transfer, increasing capillary pressure by more than 15 per cent. Its dual fluid dynamic bearing fans are also designed to run smoothly in any orientation – the perfect choice for the constantly shifting positions you may find yourself in on the road.
And with fast-charging support, you’ll be up and running in no time. The ROG Ally charges from zero to 50 per cent in just 30 minutes, so you can top it off quickly if you’re in a hurry to leave the house. Enjoy up to two hours of heavy gaming, and more than six hours of video streaming on Netflix or YouTube.
The ultimate gaming companion
Sleek, versatile, and powerful, the ROG Ally defies the constraints of a traditional gaming PC or handheld, allowing you to bring a high-performance gaming experience anywhere. It offers the best of both worlds, representing the perfect combination of mobility and power.
This is a device that looks set to usher in a new era of handheld gaming – one where your game library travels with you, and allowing you to dive into the latest AAA game no matter where you are.
For more information about the ROG Ally, check out our review here. To pre-order the gaming handheld, head over to ASUS' e-store here.
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