Customer Ratings & Reviews

The software is not the most user friendly, especially if you're a life-long console player, but I think this area will improve as users become more educated and as Asus continues updating. The analog sticks are looser than I like, but I've already gotten used to it. I'm happy with all other controls and like circular d-pads in general. I don't write reviews, but the #1 reason why I wanted to write this one is because I have rarely owned a handheld where I didn't need a grip. This is one of the most comfortable out-of-box hardware designs I've ever experienced, and I have lots of classic and modern handhelds. The neo geo pocket might be on this level, but no mainstream modern handheld compares. At first glance, it looks like the sharp edges may cut into your palm, but it looks much sharper than it feels (hard to explain).

This is a steam deck killer. I love it and bring it on all of my flights

Amazing portable PC/gaming system. I own the steam deck and this system is miles and miles above it. The screen looks so much better 30 watt tdp allows me to play recent AAA games on it. I will be selling my steam deck shortly. The only thing is typical widows issues but you get used to them fast.

I was torn between the Ally and the Steam deck. I'm glad I chose the Ally. It's amazing and so fun to game on and tinker with. It's a full on windows 11 pc in your hand that can play any AAA title with ease. Next upgrade will be a larger SSD and a better travel case. I'm not a huge fan of the official Rog one.

Love my handheld gaming that I can take anywhere and play steam games. No issues with latency or lag.

This thing is so much better than the Steam Deck! You can do everything on the go as you would your computer. Only draw back is short battery life when AAA gaming. I bought an Anker portable power bank which certainly helps. Wouldn't sell this for anything, Or at least until the Ally 2 comes out.

If you know what you’re getting into this device is perfect! Plays PC / Xbox games (but being a PC it may take some effort for best performance) Think of it like buying a gaming laptop but more affordable

Ill be traveling for a while so this is exactly what I needed in a step up over the steam deck. The screen is SO much better than the deck, and ill really appreciate that as I go. I'd say that if you didnt care about the slight perfromance gain / screen and currently have a Deck you should probably stick with that

It does pretty well for the games ive played and the size is just right for me. Refresh rate and resolution are good. The cons for me are all the different software Steam, xbox, and aura. They clash alot until you get everything the way you need it. It just takes time, which isnt bad, it's just annoying at first. The real no no for me was the issues with the triggers and bumpers. My right trigger won't calibrate now and only registers as half a pull and the bumpers stick sometimes. I did buy an open box so that could be why. The customer service was good though.

This is the first gaming system I’ve bought since the white xbox one sunset overdrive in 2014.. This is a great device. I feel like it has some software issues for sure that will be eventually worked out. Good to go.

Great mini pc. Worlds above the Steam Deck because of the extra things you can do with a Windows device over Linux.

Oh yes, this is my favorite thing. This is the perfect solution. A game console that easily turns into a full-fledged PC - just buy a screen and a mouse with a keyboard . You will be in the black and delight

Phenomenal! It's a new device. Most of the issues are windows issues as well. I believe things will get better overall with this handheld. This has replaced my consoles already. People talk about the battery life as well. Someone said the fastest car is not going to have the best gas mileage! Remember that!

Battery life could be better much better, but pretty much every other way an excellent device coming from here steam deck owner have the Legion go did not like it. Thank you to Best Buy for letting me return it and get the ROG ally a superior device 

Good for Fortnite as a handheld gaming pc. Gets hot and to get decent fps to play at least 60fps consistently. In the end the battery life was only 1hr and for the money just not worth it.

Bought as a gift for my fiance, and he absolutely loves it!

Screen / picture quality is amazing. Smooth gaming experience Sounds great Runs windows which can be a plus or minus depending on the user and their knowledge of how to use windows. This is a full blown mini gaming PC. If you don't wanna use the built in controller buy a dock and connect it to your tv and use a Regular gaming controller Asus makes one for this. It doesn't have to be used as a handheld, you can use the included little dock and just use it to watch Netflix, YouTube etc. This isn't a console for kids. This is an adult console, meaning you have to read instructions on screen and follow directions, some games you may have to map your own buttons, so not for kids plus it has full windows so theirs that. Mature older teen 16+ sure great gift. So while it may look like a Nintendo Switch I would definitely not recommend this for younger kids or anyone that does not intend to put in the work with windows updates, and navigating, installing all of the gaming services. You can also upgrade the internal SSD if the included 512 isn't enough for you.

Its a good product. I think it still has a lot to figure out especially the out of box setup. However, it will run anything you throw at it and with the new bios update it runs with maximum performace. I have never owned a steam deck but this is a great alternative in my opnion if you have the cash for it.

Love this system. Fast and reliable. Better than ghe steam deck

I would give it a 5 star if the battery was good. Playing fifa Fc 24 on turbo mode drains the battery in about an hour. They really need to fix that if they make another rog device.