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Okay, so here’s the deal with these new handheld gaming things. You’ve probably heard of the Steam Deck, right? Well, now there’s this new kid, the Asus ROG Ally. I mean, not an actual kid, but you get what I’m saying. Anyway, if the Steam Deck annoyed you with its whole limited game launcher thing, Ally’s got a fix for that. It’s like a mini PC that gets along with any app you throw at it. No Linux degree needed, thank goodness.
So yeah, Steam Deck isn’t the only star on the market stage now. Enter Asus ROG Ally—Valve’s first real contender. The fun part? It runs on Windows 11. That’s a pretty big deal, you know. None of that “Steam-only” limitation nonsense. I mean, unless you like wrangling with Linux (I don’t). The Ally plays nice with whatever launcher you fancy. Got games on Epic, or Xbox Game Pass, or whatever? It’s all there. Even Steam. No rigmarole or headache-inducing workarounds. Hallelujah!
And another thing, this Ally packs some serious punch. It’s got—wait for it—the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor and AMD Radeon graphics. Sounds fancy, right? It actually is. So, you’re gaming on the go but not leaving performance behind, which is cool. I mean, it’s quiet, doesn’t catch fire while you’re playing—okay, kidding about the fire—but no overheating, really. During testing, we threw more games at it than we did with the Steam Deck. Adjust the settings a bit, and you’re good to go. Plus, it’s got this pretty Full HD LCD display and feels lighter than the Deck. My hands thanked me for that one. Seriously, no hand cramps.
Now, not to rain on the parade, but… well, the Ally feels kinda plasticky. It’s light, yeah, but the build—eh, not as posh as the Steam Deck. The included stand? Super flimsy. Like someone thought of it last minute, you know? And the battery life… well, it’s not winning any awards. Two hours-ish for gaming was our max. The Deck gives a bit more, about four hours if you’re curious. But hey, Ally charges fast, so there’s that. Pro tip: keep it plugged if you can. Just like with the Steam Deck.
Oh, quick grumble: for $699.99, there’s no carrying case? Steam Deck’s cheapest model includes one, just saying. And the back buttons, maybe it’s just me, felt a bit low. Anyway.
So, are you buying the Steam Deck or the Asus ROG Ally? Honestly, it’s like picking between cake or ice cream—depends on the mood. Go for the Ally if you need accessibility and loads of games. Steam Deck if you want something that feels premium and lasts longer unplugged. Both are awesome, though. Seriously, handheld gaming rocks these days.
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