Customer Ratings & Reviews

Super easy to set up and runs all of my games perfectly. Love having this on the go on vacations and trips when I can’t take my Pc with me

I like this item because it runs smoothly and there is hardly any lag. It doesn't over heat at all and has a good amount of storage for my games. If i wanted to improve about the ROG Ally it would be the battery life, it's decent but could be better. I would overall buy again.

Great device! I have enjoyed it so far! Please know- the setting up of this device takes patience and some time. It is not like setting up a console where you sign in- do an update and download your games. You have a lot more to do on this device. But once you get through it- it’s great. If you want a better setup experience- get a dock- and no you don’t have to get ASUS dock. There are plenty of options that offer more for less. Handheld feels good to me. It’s heavier than the Switch, but not uncomfortable. Overall- I’m pleased. As a desktop- it works great! It’s so universal and I look forward to traveling with this device as games run real well. Battery life is ok considering the power this thing has. But I intend to be near power a majority of time I’ll be playing. Nice to see ASUS implemented a battery health option where you can have the Ally keep the battery at 80% and wait till you tell it to top off to 100%. Very cool device and I’m pleased with my purchase! Can play my games in bed and I love that!

This device is really top notch. I am able to play a lot of surprisingly hungry titles with ease. I have many emulators installed onto the device using Launchbox and with the proper tweaks they are running amazingly well. Currently im playing COD 4 remastered and the performance is really quite surprising. Im easily averaging over 60fps w/ recommended settings. w/ dips down to 50 when some intense bombing happens. I would highly recommend this device to anyone that only has an hour or two a day to relax and get a game in. It can play all the titles you want it to play and more. Very surprised at the quality of the device. I have much more than an hour to game a day and I find myself gravitating towards the Ally. The software hasnt given me any issues. I don't expect it to give me any more issues than my desktop PC gives me. This thing is COMFORTABLE. I have had to switch the way that I use the triggers a little bit but the way they have the two humps positioned in the back its very nice to grab like you're pinching a book. I havent had any hand cramps w/ sessions up to 4 hours on it.

In love with this thing. You have windows 11 full freedom with this device. The joy comes from the customization options you get. I've been tinkering with it since I bought it and I'm in awe with the power it has. Diablo 4, Medium to High Graphics, I'm avg 80-120FPS with variable refresh rate; the best part its using only 17WATT and fans are silent. This all while on battery for more than and hour and half playing and still had 60% left! Some users may find that they need to tweak settings to optimize performance further, but ASUS's armory crate software provides an intuitive interface to do so. It allows you to customize performance profiles, adjust screen refresh rate, brightness, and fan settings effortlessly. The software also offers comprehensive system monitoring and optimization features which all work very well. I admit at first I was not convinced about armory crate but 2 days into it and you can tell they did such a good job, and this is only the beginning. I highly recommend you give it a look, test it out at one of the display location Best Buy has set up. No buyers remorse here!

I bought a Steam Deck months ago before the ROG Ally even made headlines. It was so underwhelming I returned it the next day. The controls felt awkward, it could only get 20-30 FPS on low settings on most games made on the last decade. I felt robbed. It also felt heavy to me. Enter the Ally and everything I hated about Steam Deck was rectified. I even actually like the Windows OS (though many complained in reviews). I can use this thing like a laptop just by plugging in a keyboard and a mouse. It was able to play Witcher 3 at 30 FPS on ULTRA settings, not low settings. Crazy. I'm playing GTA V on High getting a smooth 55-60 FPS. Mind you this is plugged in on 30 watts but I can drop to 15 watts and only suffers 20 FPS. 35-40 FPS on High settings for GTA V??? It looks beautiful and it's a portable yet looks like a laptop level of graphics. Games run smooth. Not just barely playing like Steam Deck but smooth. I'm so glad I pre-ordered because I assume once word gets out then these things will sell out fast. This is the best and most powerful portable gaming console I've played (not counting laptops).

Not super friendly out of the box, but 10/10 overall. I don’t care about the battery life. 500gb is questionable. And useless top port

The ROG Ally is amazing with the modern model Z1 Extreme you can enjoy most of not all PC games at 60fps on avrage 40fps for demanding titles and can reach over 100fps with AI upscaling and performance modes enable

Honestly changed my life. I always wondered why people loved their Nintendo switches and I could never really get into it, but this has made me understand the appeal of handheld hybrid gaming. Is fantastic to play on its own and even better when you buy a third party dock to hook it up to your TV for a similar switch experience but with pc games.

I was debating on a PS Portal but then saw the ROG ally and instantly got it. It’s been an amazing device. It’s super strong and fast. I got the Xtreme version and i highly recommend it over the regular one. All games have run smoothly and great.

If you want to become an ultimate couch potato this is the product for you, all the games I’ve tried I’had no problems with so far. I mostly play indie games and racing games on this. I have a pc for games like Squad and cyberpunk but this can also run cyberpunk 60 FPS. I’ve found 18w setting to be the sweet spot when you are not plugged in. So far no problems from me. Make sure to check for updates when you start it up every time and don't always update right away. I also added pic of the forza, i have the frames capped at 60 but i get solid 60 throughout my gameplay and it never drops

Had both the steam deck and the ally but tbh the quality of life on the ally is not bad at all you do have to mess with settings a little bit and set up is a bit lengthy but the power and beautiful screen plus the ability to play games the steam deck cant made it a no brainer for me. Would highly recommend!

Great system better graphics Better game availability without having to be tech savvy on how to install windows best of all? It’s in store. Pros: 512 gb of space expandable through SD card Runs windows Accessible plenty in stock not being scalped Dock is cheaper and in stock at stores doesn’t rob you of a charger on the go so you technically get 2 chargers by having the dock. Multiple performance modes and game adaptability multiple types of mode for different types of games. Play while on the go! Cons: if you put it in docked mode you have to press the armour crate button to turn off embedded controller to use your Bluetooth controller. Has a tendency on high performance games to cause a weird line blur in the middle of your screen. It does not come with a carrying case like the steam deck (sold separately) MSRP $39.99 Battery life in hand held mode on high performance can cost you play time quickly (playing cloud play does not effect this average play time 2-3 of game play. It is white, so Cheeto fingers beware.

I take this with me most places and i love it, i do use it more like a portable desktop though using a portable monitor. My spouse gas the ally x and it js nice too. I just wish it both had more ports and that rog make a dock themself that has an adequately powered adaptor. Oh and upgrading the storage was so easy !!

It's been a great experience so far. Plays well as far as performance goes. Only drawbacks are the amount of storage that comes with the device is really low for modern games, but ASUS really made it easy to swap it out for more storage with their handy Cloud Recovery option in the new BIOS.

I am giving this unit an overall of four stars. The reason why is because for its price, this handheld would benefit with a 1TB SSD instead of the 512 (Asus ROG Flow X13/Z13 lines both come with 1 TB). It does get some getting to use to because not all games can be played with the controllers (I have had a hard time adjusting on Bus Sim 21). I have yet to try with an SD card (due to the heat issue), but I will do that soon. I would love to see this model increase the screen size such that there is almost no border top and bottom with stylus support (yep, no stylus), 16:10 screen ratio, 165Hz refresh rate, a second usb-c/thunderbolt port, and throw in some Front and/or Back cameras as well. All in all, works great, used it with my 2022 XG Mobile and runs fantastically!

Amazing screen and amazing performance. The only reason this isn't getting 5 stars are the bugs with Armory Crate and Windows 11. The hardware is impressive. I hope that Asus is in for the long haul for supporting this device.

Personally, my experience with the Asus ROG Ally has been nothing short of fantastic. The Ryzen Z1 Extreme GPU and 16GB of RAM truly shine when it comes to playing RPGs like Diablo and Baldur's Gate. The graphics are stunning, and the 120Hz refresh rate adds a level of immersion that enhances my gaming sessions. While the Ally may require some technical know-how to optimize, investing the necessary time for setup is truly rewarding. Once fine-tuned, this handheld PC surpasses any other I've tried, especially in the realm of RPGs. The extra effort in customization pays off, delivering a gaming experience that outshines competitors. The Asus ROG Ally's potential becomes evident when given the time and attention to tailor settings, making it a standout choice for gamers seeking unparalleled performance in a handheld device.

Really killer screen. The controls are pretty good if not top tier. The only con is the pretty un-console like experience of Windows and that Armory Crate feels half baked. Definitely a step up from the Steam Deck power wise.

I love this thing. It has exceded my expectations. I have a few tips for the first time boot. There are plenty of videos on Youtube you can look up if you're not sure what any of this means. I recommend you *at least* do the following before playing anything: Update Armoury Crate to latest version Update everything in MyAsus app Update Win 11 Uninstall all unwanted apps to debloat the system (all unuseful microsoft apps such as Office, Teams etc), i recommend to do it It manually or using Revo uninstaller. I personnally dont recommend any debloat software Disable all unneeded auto start apps at Windows start via the task manager (also games launchers if you want as it boots much faster) Disable core isolation