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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 9063 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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88%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the ROG Ally for its impressive overall performance, portability, and excellent screen quality. Many appreciate its game compatibility and lightweight design. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding battery life and issues with the SD card reader. Additionally, a few users have noted the device can heat up and that the storage capacity and software could be improved.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!!!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is awesome!!!! Screen is amazing and it can handle big games

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Heat dissipation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    100% Recommend for gaming

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought it for my husband that travels a lot. He loved it!!! The only bad thing is that it heats up in your hand very quickly specially on games with high graphics. Remedy for this is to buy an xbox remote or ROG remote so you can leave the ROG in a nice cool place. You can connect to TV and the graphics are amazing.Don't forget to get an SD card.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing if its what you want!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an excellent OEM Windows handheld computer. This isn't like a Switch that you can just turn on and get playing right away. Thinking of it more like a portable gaming computer would be better, since it requires all of the Windows stuff (to include a ton of updates on 1st use through 3 different updaters). Otherwise, it runs great, playing any PC game I want on the go or on the couch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Convenience of a console. Freedom of a PC

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Xbox gamer here. This thing is absolutely amazing. It’ll play everything. I wanted something to bridge the gap of non Xbox game but with the pick-up and play convenience of an Xbox. This is it. Takes awhile to set up. Took me 2 weeks to get all the emulation how I wanted it. But PC games, those take maybe 5 minutes of messing with graphical setting to get it to run the way you want. I love this thing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    PC Handheld perfection

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The absolute best PC handheld there is. VRR is a game changer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade over steam deck for sure

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After having a steam deck i think this was quite the upgrade. Better display and more processing power for sure. A little sleeker as well. Comes with the quirks of a windows pc but that was expected. The deck was like a console but not powerful enough. Streamlined but not ready for as much heavy lifting.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dope

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is amazing for travel, really nice display!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Chase

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got it for my grandson and he Loves it.snd yes I would recommend it to anyone looking to buy something for a young man that’s interested in playing those types of games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    good windows machine, performs as expected. Mobile access to ffxiv is always good, and helps clear the PC backlog I’ve amassed. ffxiv works good on 15w and thats the most AAA game I’ve got for pc so I dont have many battery problems. Still lets me access my art tools too with mouse and keyboard / dock compatability.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Heat dissipation

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Portable gaming at your finger tips

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The ASUS ROG Ally is a complete package with Win OS. Pros include ability to use multiple gaming services; form factor is comfortable to hold; and keeps up with high frame rate. Cons include gets hot near SD card insert; new BIOS update has slowed down performance. Overall, a great portable gaming machine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Price change/battery life

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like it, I had to buy a backup battery. The device only lasts 1 1/2 hours.. they made a new one and I bought this one full priced.. 2 months later it dropped on price 150 dollars and now I want the new one

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid handheld

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Played everything I cared about perfectly. Battery life was acceptable for a handheld running pc games

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great! Wish battery life was better but this shouldn't turn you away!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little device

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a handheld computer. It really carries a lot of form from the steam deck but it has windows for better or for worse. I've been playing everything from persona 5 through game pass to halo reach, destiny 2 and even a bit of civilization. Battery life is awesome and the turbo mode makes all games run smoothly. Seriously get this if you're mobile and can't alway pill out the entire laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    8/10

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This device is great and i really love it. But i do wish the battery could last a little longer. You get about a hour and a half of battery life before your desperatley needing to rush and plug it in. You can play with it plugged in but its not very convient when your traveling. Overall great product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Starfield ROG Ally

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have both an ROG Ally and a Steam Deck. I’ve noticed ROG has better visuals for the most part. I play Starfield with no issue. I haven’t found an easier way to download updates - I had to visit ASUS website to take full advantage of the device versus Steam Deck which is more streamlined.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cost to performance is unbeatable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great performance for the value. Easily upgrade the storage and get even more out of the device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best portable pc!, I can play every game I want!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s not a Steam Deck killer. It doesn’t need to b

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Essential for gaming on the go. While Windows can’t hold a candle to Steam OS when it comes to handhelds, what it lacks in usability and features it makes up for in compatibility. With Windows you can essentially run anything. The Ally has the horsepower to push past Windows deficits and makes for a great little gaming machine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great deal, my Kid loves it.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    ROG Ally Extreme Z1 I got for my 14-year-old son. It's a game-changer for him. Not only does it have a sleek design, but it also delivers top-tier performance, allowing him to play all of his favorite games without any issues. The graphics are stunning, the controls are intuitive, and it handles even the most demanding titles with ease. He's been playing for hours on end, and the device never lags or overheats. It's the perfect balance of power and portability, and I’m happy knowing he's enjoying a smooth, immersive gaming experience. Highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend