ASUS ROG Ally: The Perfect Handheld Console?
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- The ASUS ROG Ally could be the best handheld games console to buy right now! With a 120hz screen, VRR, 512GB of storage and specs that could match a gaming laptop, it’s a powerhouse.
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It will also let you play your PC games and Xbox Game Pass offline, as well as access to the PlayStation Plus library. Today I’ll get this unboxed and provide my hands-on review.
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0:00 | Start
0:35 | Inside the Box
0:59 | Design
2:06 | 120hz Screen
3:22 | Controls
4:46 | Command Centre
5:44 | Armoury Crate
6:40 | Gaming
8:00 | External Controllers
8:35 | Xbox Game Pass
9:10 | PlayStation Plus
10:57 | Windows 11
11:41 | Desktop PC
12:29 | Speakers and Fans
13:38 | Battery
14:10 | Worth buying?
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It's amazing to think we used to put a cartridge in the handheld and play the game. Now we're wirelessly streaming AAA games. Haha, don't even need a plug in light to see the screen. Man I feel old 🤣
Gone are the days of blowing a cartridge to make it work 😢
Haha. I was one of the 7 people to own the Game Gear, I know that all too well 🤣
If this $600 what's playstation handheld gone cost smh
@@MichaelMoetLegagneur In all fairness, it was the terrible VCR design of the NES that made us do that. I'm pretty sure Famicom gamers didn't need to! But yeah, it's pretty wild how far we've come since those days of sitting on floor in front of the tv. I'm old. 😅
Gameboy color/advance wormlight. Good days.
This guy reviews always clean straight to the point. No time to waste with this channel. Great job man!
I appreciate it. I’ve always tried to cut the fluff, it’s tough but I’ll get better haha
that is so true he always gets to the point and mentions all the important stuff. if there is anyone its @spwanpoiint i can count on for bringing the best informative videos.
you mean when ASUS gave him the handheld and specifically told him to NOT mention any competitors such as steam and nintendo?
@@RobertoCarlos-tn1iq but he did mention Nintendo
@@bodacious117 And Steam, multiple times. Some people just talk out of their ass.
Bruh! This is the best review on CZcams for the ROG. Like literally, Months of clicking on different videos. This is top notch you hit everything precise.
Wow, thanks!
Thank you for bringing this video out before my ROG Ally delivers on the 13th! I also loved seeing your matched colors with the controllers and mouse next to the Ally. This has to be the cleanest, most visually stunning review.
Just a few more hours! Im so excited!!!
You answered all my questions about this hand-held, now im getting it. Thanks!
No problem!
Finally someone explained how adding custom apps to the Game Library screen worked, thank you!
I pick up mine on Tuesday. Can’t wait. What a nice gaming handheld. Well done video.
Keep up this amazing level of work and detail🎮🎮
Can't lie, looks wicked. Gamepass on this looks insane! Beautifully presented video Spawnpoiint👏🔥
I just hope people don't get hit with the gamepass bug where games randomly refuse to launch and the only way to fix according to Microsoft is to reinstall windows
Ah man, I appreciate the comment 🙌
@@mechanicalmonk2020literally happening to me right now
@@rodrirodriguez23957 Why, are you going to fix it there?
Great review, top notch as always man! Keep up the great work
Thanks a ton!
From the 1.000 videos i watch on youtube about the ally u were the only one that responded to all my doubts, for that i thank you
This is the best review of the ROG Ally on CZcams by far!! Awesome video bro 👍🏽
For that price it feels like an amazing deal. Nice gaming handheld review.
Nice gaming handheld. Of all the videos I watched this one provided the best explanation of all the different functionalities of this console Thank you Spawn Point.
Glad it helped!
Thank you for this review! Amazing! Can't wait to get mine on Tuesday!
You provided the best detailed review on the device. Thanks!
I have been waiting for this review since you dropped that short
I’ve been crazy patient with this haha. Didn’t want to rush it out until I’d properly used it in every way.
Awsome handheld! Great review !
Already ordered mine!!! Can’t wait for Tuesday!!!
NICE GAMING HANDHELD! I was on the fence about this machine. But after watching your video. I think I need it! Impressive piece of tech.
Actually bought mine today from Best Buy, couldn't wait for delivery lol. Haven't got to playing anything yet and still setting it up, but extremely excited. This thing feels top notch. The speakers are amazing.
❤ please let me know how it is. I’m thinking of getting one myself or vr headset
@@animekings4990 If you wanted just one or the other it depends. VR or PC Gaming? If you needed both I would just save up to get a Used steam deck AND get a Meta Quest 2 or 3 (when it comes out).
If the performance is worth that much more to you and you can put VR off, get the Ally.
Being able to play PS5, PC, and Xbox games on this may make me buy.
Thank you for giving such an amazing breakdown
Perfect video everything is so clear and because of that i can use mine straight when i get it
I got mine in the mail a couple days ago... I've been doing everything on it more than my PC.. which makes me conflicted I expected it to be good... but not this good. 😅 I love the fact I can do anything on it that I can on my PC.
I CANNOT WAIT to try this out! And what a great review!!!
Thank you 🙏
Thank you for this very detailed review.
Nice Gaming Handheld! Love the video man, you deserve way more subs!
This is by far the best ROG Ally review I’ve seen thus far.
I appreciate that! Thank you.
Nice Gaming Handheld! Awesome review. Preordered and ready to go with the XG Mobile 6850M XT
Oh nice combo. That’ll be awesome.
Straight to the point! Outstanding review 🔥
NICE GAMING HANDHELD, Bro. Thank you for this video.
SpawnPoiint you can review a single Amiibo, and not even one of the good ones, and I'll be here for it. Your delivery is so dang good not to mention your pristine set up. You are easily one of the best reviewers on CZcams.
Thanks for the support man, I really appreciate that. It keeps me creating for sure!
One of the best reviews I've seen for the rog ally. I'm more confident in my preorder now. I have the steam deck so I was more afraid of the redundancy of having both. I stream game pass on my steam deck already but now I know i can download games for offline use and have a ps plus app in addition to call of duty on the asus so I'm sold now.
I appreciate the comment, thanks 🙏
How'd you get gamepass on the deck? I've been trying to do it but i can never get it to work
Let me know how it works for you. I had to sell my switch, I refuse to have things I don't use.
@@angeldeschain0I sold my old switch. I’m thinking of really buying the ally or waiting until the next one comes out
Nice gaming handheld, side note thanks for being so thorough with the review!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great review you contribute so much in my purchase… I bought my LG C1 cause of you and so much more more Now I will take this cause of this review thanks 😉
Nice gaming handheld! This might be my first pc handheld purchase!
Great choice too
Pre-ordered one of these and getting pretty excited about it's arrival. Great review that's got me even more hyped!!
How is it?
Yeah fantastic, other than the SD card issue, it’s perfect
Battery no good is it?
@@Ragnar199 battery is not fantastic no. But I’m mainly always plugged in so that aspect isn’t too much of a bother for me
@@sereklaw1127 I thought tht myself I’d have it plugged in all the time you can play it through the tv can’t you and can you play loads of the steam games on there ?
I absolutely cannot wait to get my rag ally on the 13th looking forward to it absolutely outstanding video going over all the features and whatnot Thank you good sir
Thanks! Great review. Mines on the way
Great review! I was looking for someone to test the PS Remote option.
Along with the flexibility with Steam, Xbox, Epic, this already looks like a solid choice vs the Steam Deck.
Great review, this is the real device. Nice gaming handheld for reals 🔥
Thanks for the support 🙌
@@SpawnPoiinthow much they paid you because everyone pointed out the battery was not good but you
This is a really great review, covered tons of my questions about the device and was snappy, interesting and contained loads of good tips. Thanks! *clicks subscribe*
NICE GAMING HANDHELD! Awesome review can’t wait to get mine by Tues
It's fantastic. I haven't enjoyed a windows gaming experience in the total package this long in a long time. I find myself starting off seeing how much I can get this device to run, and so far it's been very little that it won't. If the battery would run top titles for 5 hours before needing a charge, it'd be about as perfect of a handheld as you could get today.
The fact that it is also a standard windows computer is a bonus for power users/IT types. One device to rule them all.
what about the ftp shooters on pc?
ROG Ally is a beast! Can't wait until receiving mine on the 13th. Nicest handheld out there
Been debating grabbing a handheld and after watching numerous videos, your's sold me the most. I ordered before the video even finished lol. thanks for getting straight to the point
PS Nice Gaming Handheld
Nice gaming handheld! I really love this handheld console. Your review put the final nail in the coffin. Gonna get me one of these 👍🎮
This review really makes me wanna buy it
This thing is just too awesome. I can't wait.
I’m really impressed
you don't really have to wait much longer. It should release in about 3 days.
@@Ustaleone Yup. I have it pre-ordered. I am stoked.
How much is it?
@@ZzzZzz-gk4bo $599 or $699 depending on model.
Best review yet, gave me all the info i needed
Glad it was helpful!
That’s very nice. Amazing video.
You forgot to mention the Asus ROG XG Mobile GPUs that can be connected to this and boosts your gaming performance while giving you more ports if used as a PC, but other than than that amazing video 👍
Not gonna lie...this thing looks AMAZING
Nice Gaming Handheld for sure. Mine is set to arrive in the next few hours. Can't wait.
Nice gaming handheld
You’ve done a great job with this video.
I just got mine today and initially I was feeling a tinge of buyers remorse when right out the gate the on screen touch keyboard didn't appear during the initial set up but thankfully a restart sorted that out.
Then Middle Earth: Shadow of War somehow performs worse on the Ally than on the Steam Deck despite me setting the thing to full power so I thought that perhaps this isn't the gaming machine it's cracked up to be.
I then tried Grim Dawn and Mad Max and those performed better than they did on the Steam Deck; to the point where the 120hz display got to shine.
The fact that it also comes with 3 months of Game Pass Ultimate is a nice touch
After intesive research. Finally decided to buy it over steamdeck. Its truly next gen and the price is just hundred dollar more. Its no brainer for me. I have monster PC. But i buy this only because its a handheld. I always been of handhelds and this looks like what ive been waiting for a long time.
I must of seen your short video if this 100x love the video man, waiting for mine. Till tuesday
i love this channel so much, my favorite tbh, appreciate your work hopefully i can start working on creation someday too.. "Nice Gaming Handheld" btw
This will be a game changer. The fact that it can be hooked up to Tvs as a dock is insane. Versatility
Can do that with a steam deck already
@@stephenhulse3553 True. But does the steam deck have access to as many game libraries as this does? Absolutely not lol
@@Pendragon1989 It does lol
it does but this is better performance tho @@Pendragon1989
@@Pendragon1989Actually it does bro
I went back and forth over what to buy between this and the Steam Deck, ultimately I went for the Deck mainly because of the price, what I saved got me the dock, a 1TB nvme drive to upgrade the deck and a power bank, that said I was lucky enough to compare them side by side, a friend is a tech head and he had both and I was leaning toward the Ally if I'm honest simply for the screen, it's amazing, you really can't appreciate how good it is until you use them side by side, it really is that good.
Another reason I went for the deck was that I found when using the Ally it stuttered on more demanding titles not massively so but enough to be an annoyance, but that stopped when I had the power cable connected, also to get the performance it boasted over the Deck made it very power hungry though in fairness it's easy to make the Steam Deck chew through its battery power on demanding titles as well. At first I thought that using Windows on the Ally would also be the difference that would've made me choose it over the Deck but Windows is a double edged sword, it's one of the biggest strengths of the Ally but it's also a weakness, if there was ever an excuse for a cut down mobile version of Windows for a mobile device, the Ally is it, I think in the future if Microsoft can find a way to deliver a more mobile device friendly version of Windows I'd pick one up in a heartbeat. There's a lot to love about the Ally but I think it will be a better buy when it's had a year or so in the wild and I do think I will pick one up eventually, just that moment the Deck was a better fit for me.
I 100% agree with you. However, I went with the Ally instead. Mainly because it's Windows which I could use it as a desktop and that I don't really go anywhere. I simply want to game on bed or the couch lying down lol .
i think both Devices are good and there's really no good or bad decision. It's just different use cases.
waiting for mine to be delivered, can't wait.
I got one last week ( thanksgiving ) as my birthday present to myself. I love it. Once you get it set up, you can play all your games on it. It’s also a fully functioning windows pc too. It does a great job on Spatial Audio whether through the speakers or headphones.
Nice Gaming Handheld. This and the backbone are definitely the way to go in terms of a gaming handheld for remote play. It is a shame that sony seems not to want to release a Vita 2. The upcoming Q Lite is not going to sell well due to the amount of competition out there and in my opinion the design is hideous. Plus knowing sony, they are going to end up overpricing it.
The fact that the OS is windows 11 simply kills the steam deck, I'm about to preorder this handheld looks like a beast and I can take great use of it with my vast library of games on steam, Xbox and PlayStation so keen, this review sold it for me
Lmao it doesn't
@@krazymeanie it does for ppl like us who like Windows
@@eros2144And I like the SteamOS. Does the Steamdeck kills this? Buy what you need, not everything is simply better than something else.
@@kongyiu the ROG Ally is simply better than the Steamdeck. I can play Fortnite 120FPS at 10W on my Ally for 3 hours. I cannot do that on that Steamdeck. I cannot even play Fortnite at ALL at 120FPS and i cannot even play Fortnite at ALL without downloading Windows lol.
After seeing this review, I'm definitely sold.
Nice gaming handheld. I personally am a fan of the Ayaneo devices, and currently own one myself, competition is always a good thing for the consumers
The fact that this is a portable windows 11 pc is a strong point for me! I couldn’t figure out why so many people were acting like this was a bad thing. Compared to the steam deck... windows 11 over steam OS is a win. There’s no gamble on what you can play. Or am I wrong??
Definitely wrong.
Windows is insanely bloated compared to linux
@@InTheLab3d maybe. But unless PCs were released with linux, people will generally be more use to and or have experience with windows. Learning a whole new operating system on a brand new device mainly for gaming is kinda bummer IMO.
@@BodofLegend Because SteamOS is optimized for the Deck specifically. Like Alan Kay once said "People who are really serious about software should make their own hardware". And you can see how much more streamlined the Steam Decks user experience is compared to the Ally.
@@527bmanzella not wrong at all, you can watch loads of other peoples reviews that share the same exact thoughts. It’s all preference.
I remember Asus, for the last 10 years everyone pronounced it Ay-Sis. Now all of the sudden it turned into Ah-Soos.
I’ll be honest, I have absolutely no idea how it’s said. I’ve watched so many people saying it differently that I don’t know who’s right 🤣
@@SpawnPoiintmes from Pegasus the flying mythological horse, so it's pronounced like that without the peg😂 should be short ah sys but aysoos is fine👍 not even the company knows how to pronounce it😂😂
It's "ay-suhs"
Picking mine up Tuesday.
dude this review is really really good keep it up you just got a sub
Thanks for the sub!
Have a 2tb steam deck with w11 but have this coming on tuesday and I am so excited. If it lives up to my expectations then I will keeo this and out my deck on ebay
Pls do i'll buy your deck
@@crwmateanime8582 nice 650 and it's yours
This is such great piece of hardware, i would love see where it is year from now. But concern is battery and software optimisation! Keepin my fingers crossed for this one! Hoping for steam deck upgrade as well, they said design upgrade would be coming soon if not hardware. Ik they don't steam deck 2 is far.
"Seam deck 2" won't be a thing for a few years
It’s kind of basically a windows steam deck version
My only problem with steam deck is I have so many gamepass games I want to play and I don’t like streaming them
NICE GAMING HANDHELD.. this is definitely one i'd buy
This is genuinely one of the best devices made I've seen in a while. Theres really nothing bad to point out its just. wow
I’m amazed. 😂 a ps5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox series x, and a PC all in one handheld. 😂 and for less than $1000
One thing I liked about the Steam Deck is I can use the trackpad feature for some games. I think this device should have put that feature on there and it's a missed opportunity. I'll be waiting for the next version of Steam Deck before I update
Great review!
I just bought it do to your review 😁 Ima use it for game pass!
Got mine yesterday. I want to love it, but it will just freeze and shut off randomly. Tried updating Windows & BIOS. Even did cloud recovery and diagnostics test twice. Tells me everything is fine, yet still does it. Hope mine will work lol
So does it keep doing it or not anymore if it does maybe you got the bad unit hopefully I’m wrong
Nice Gaming Handheld, actually impressed but not surprised at all. ASUS does this massive thing with ROG every time they publish one. But according to me the charging is not as fast as the mobile devices we use (Phones). What do you think the reason is?
Also love from India and your demonstration style is gorgeous. Don't stop doing this dude. Btw I don't play games.
Thanks for the review
No problem 👍
Best review i have watched so far most of the time i get bored an turn off but you covered what i wanted to know thanks
Glad you liked it! Thanks.
This console got more storage than my laptop😭😭
Nice gaming handheld!
Mine gets here today! Ordered a 1tb 2230
Oh nice. Enjoy 🤙
Cap
@@E55666 lol not trying to bro
Right bro got the early unit😂
Wow! Looks like a nice gaming handheld! But really, looks great. Thanks for the review 👍
I bought mine yesterday and I haven't even opened it yet.
I'm having the worst case of buyers remorse I've ever felt.
But, this video is exactly what I needed to see.
Straight to the point and really well put together. Thanks.
take it back
SEND IT BACK!!!!!!!!!
@@Hakeem597 why?
This is dope. Steam MUST get a app so we can play Xcloud and PS Remote play cause this almost got me ready to cheat 👀
Those apps need to be added for sure
You can already add those to steam my guy 😎 plenty of guides on the ol’ tube
@@benm1889needs official xbox gamepass and running windows on deck is piss poor
0:08 OOOOOOO Let em KNOW! Great vid!
This is the best PC game system I have seen so far plus the review was great 💯
With all these competitive handhelds coming to the market I'm very curious how Sony are going to price their handheld
If Sony were smart they'd stay out of it. It's going to be a bloodbath.
I hope it means they’ll allow cloud or local play 😏
Not a single reviewer so far has mentioned how well FPS games like Warzone 2.0 perform on this!
Did you even look tho..
One CZcams search and I see eta playing that exact fuckin game you lazy ass
Bro😂
@@sycoraz what?
@@Gamer_85 are you thick
Can you read
First review that showed PlayStation plus on the armory crate which I appreciate
My ROG Ally comes in tomorrow, cannot wait!
The only issue i have with the ally is the unnecessary cringe gamer aesthetics of the thing with ASUS Rog products, otherwise something more minimal or sleek in design would be much better.
Goodbye steamdeck
Why
@@JayTheBaconthis killed it
@@riad0556hell naw brov
Tell me you don’t have a steam deck without telling me you don’t have a steam deck
Lol, that was fast.
I pre-ordered mine this weekend. I am so pumped about it. I hope I can get it on Tuesday and it won't be sold out and I have to wait, I have to go out of town for two weeks and this will definitely help with the downtime.
I pre-ordered yesterday ,picking it up at Bestbuy in about 7 hours. Absolutely stoked. First game? MGSV
Nice video and review, thanks
Thanks for watching!
people need to start seriously asking themselves what they want out of there computer. i mean, for me. video games was always number one. DOCKing this thing makes it a gaming computer
This is the best of both to me. I don’t have a PC, but this does what I need.
This thing is a beast, especially when you add something like or better Mobile 6850m XT to it, I don’t need a PC