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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 4.4 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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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Handheld game

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

    Great device. Keeps kids entertained for hours. Their game library on the go

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

    Great handheld

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Handheld, works great, able to play all PC games, a perfect pair for Amazon gaming included on prime,

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Windows 11 experience advised!!

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

    Hands down the most powerful handheld console yet, just held back by Windows bloat and background processes. If you are familiar with Windows 11 gaming then this is for you. If you just want something to pick up and game on the go, the Steam Deck is a better option.

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

    High quality gaming system

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

    Loads quickly. Controls are easy to use on car rides. My kid plays this a lot in the back seat. It has Windows 11 and serves as a laptop when paired with a keyboard and mouse. Legion Go is meant for table top use. It's too big and heavy to hold and controls are too small compared to Ally.

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

    Get one now!!

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

    Such an amazing purchase. Got this one for my partner and the X for me. Love them both sooooo much. Plays all the games I could want and then some.

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

    I love all the new handhelds coming out.

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

    Very much for PC gamers or people willing to learn how to PC game. If you are looking for a Nintendo switch or console type experience where it is plug n play for a game then look elsewhere. The fact it can need used as a full Windows 11 PC is amazing with great specs. Love these new handhelds that are coming out.

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

    Enjoy pc gaming on the go

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

    I recently bought the Ally, for my other half due to surgery. Ive come to enjoy some of my favorite games on the go, and she has come to enjoy the easier access to her games as well. It being able to plug in to a tv and run like a pc is a plus for recovery time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of the best tech items in the last 20 years

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

    I passed on the steam deck to wait for this to come out. Just the fact I can play all my PC games with different launchers is a major major major go. Screen is amazing and sound is loud and crisp. Learning curve using armory crate with windows 11. Also the updates were in pieces. After updates you have to into windows and redo your fingerprint.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent hand held pc and gaming device

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

    So far the product has performed well. I'm having a bit of a problem with using a Bluetooth mouse at the same time as a Bluetooth keyboard and i haven't figured out how to use the docking ac adapter plug i bought with the ROG Ally

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Little PC that could

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

    As someone who builds PCs for a living, this little powerhouse packs all the essentials.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Its not a console, but its not a gaming laptop.

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

    Patience is rewarded, lots of setup and tweaking but pair this with a Nreal air glasses and its so worth it. Just keep charging whenever you take a break it burns through batteries for the nice graphics and fps.

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

    Best handheld gaming device

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

    Great screen, fast cpu, gou and memory. Not so great battery.

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

    Plays everything

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

    This plays everything! I can play anything in my Steam, Epic, or GOG library. I also installed xbox game pass on it and can play a lot of those games natively on the Ally. Other than the micro SD card issues this frvicr has, its been absolutely amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent steam deck competition

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

    Excellent device. Super fast and powerful compared to steam deck

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

    So much better than the Steam Deck

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

    The ROG Ally is an awesome device that can play literally everything. The biggest advantage it has over the Steam Deck is that it runs Windows and isn’t limited by its software. Yes, you can put Windows on the Steam Deck with some tinkering, but it functions much better on the ROG Ally. Now, there is a steeper learning curve with this device and it isn’t as user friendly as the Steam Deck, but don’t let that scare you away, there are tons of tutorials on YouTube where people walk you through how to set the best settings for each game. Also, I highly recommend using a manual profile with a more aggressive fan curve rather than the stock Turbo mode. The stock Turbo mode at 30w doesn’t efficiently cool the device with its fan curve and can cause the device to overheat. Once you tinker with the fan curve and lock all clocks for the device at 30w, you won’t have any issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amazing handheld.

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

    Plays all the top AAA games in medium or low settings. Display looks great VRR is a must. Awesome sound. Haven't had an issue with the SD card but have seen alot of people stating they had issues with it. Really a great handheld.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    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.

    Windows jank, but if you’re comfy with that it’s amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Screen quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    Great for the price with full windows access and pretty good battery life. The screen is great as well.

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

    Didn't expect this much.

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

    The ROG Ally is phenomenal and beats the steam deck in every way. I didn't expect this little guy to be able to do as much as it does, for example like dualboxing an MMO while on break at work, or playing Assassins Creed Valhalla with smooth framerates. Absolutely love my Ally 10/10 purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Handheld but steadily improving

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

    Its a great handheld it had its problems but its steadily getting improvements from bios updates.. im able to play forza 5 on dock on 60 fps with the graphics settings on high capable of doing 120fps im still tinkering with the setting and so far in my opinion its just as good as the xbox series s

    I would recommend this to a friend