If you were waiting for the next iteration of the Valve Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch, the Asus ROG Ally, a Windows gaming handheld for on-the-go PC gaming, may be a timely alternative.
It’s available for pre-order now at Best Buy for $699.99 and includes a charging block that doubles as a dock. The ROG Ally boasts some impressive specs for the price:
Windows 11 Home, which offers the advantage of antivirus and malware protection as well as compatibility with a host of programs.
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor: 8-core / 16-threads, 24 MB total cache, up to 5.10GHz boost
AMD Radeon Graphics (AMD RDNA 3, 12 CUs, up to 2.7GHz, up to 8.6 Teraflops)
A 7-inch FHD (1,920 by 1,080) display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and 120Hz refresh rate, which will render even fast gameplay smoothly.
16GB LPDDR5 onboard memory to feed data to the ROG Ally’s Ryzen processor and juggle multiple applications.
512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD to store titles and access them quickly. You can also expand the storage capacity with a compatible MicroSD.
Asus’s proprietary Armoury Crate software has been remade for the ROG Ally, enabling you to launch games across multiple libraries—whether that’s Steam, GOG, Xbox GamePass, or Epic Games—in one place. The striking design, complete with RGB lighting around both joysticks, will really stand out and the chassis is tailored for user comfort.
The device weighs just 608 grams, meaning it will fit easily into your bag without weighing you down and won’t cause fatigue during long gaming sessions. Critics are calling it a Steam Deck killer and there’s still time to secure yours at Best Buy. Place your pre-order today.
