Customer Ratings & Reviews

One positive criterion for the Asus ROG Ally is its exceptional gaming performance. The ROG Ally is equipped with high-end components and powerful hardware, allowing it to handle demanding games with ease. Its advanced graphics capabilities, fast processing speed, and ample memory ensure smooth gameplay and immersive visual experiences. Gamers can enjoy playing the latest titles at high settings without experiencing lag or performance issues, making the Asus ROG Ally a great choice for gaming enthusiasts.

First off I am an early adopter to the steam deck and I loved that system! So I had a hard time justifying this purchase. I didn’t think anything could top it but this completely does and has far exceeded my expectations! PS3 emulation is flawless it runs ncaa 14 better than my ps3! I would highly recommend this device if you understand how windows 11 works… buy it you won’t be disappointed! Only negative is I will have to swap my ssd for a larger drive. It’s 2023 everything should come minimum with a 1 tb drive.

I've owned both Rog ally and Legion go and I personally went with the Rog ally. Legion go screen is beautiful and storage 1 tb is a plus but those were the only things I liked over the rog but thats not really worth paying another $200 for. Rog feels way better in hand and actually feels portable unlike the wrist busters aka legion go. Dont even get me started with software Asus is a better experience straight out of the box right now.

Pros great screen, speakers built-in speakers graphics overall design great game play. Really good for those that already know how to play computer based games and set up Negatives Windows interface very difficult to maneuver around. Almost thought about returning this unit. Battery life sucks, must be plugged into a Battery Source 50% of the time or a wall outlet I have mine connected to a portable battery the echo flow yet it drains it really quick possibly two charges. Difficult to learn the functionalities watch numerous videos and tutorials. Definitely not using friendly. Xbox game pass had it for a week I still have any loaded one game yet super duper slow. Will not sign up after the trial period unless you want to wait 1 to 2 weeks to play one game. Should be price on the Nintendo range way overpriced for a lack of simplicity of use and interface. Maybe Best Buy be nice enough to give me the $400 so I don't have to return the unit Recommendation have a virtual keyboard extra battery source and tons of patience I have you know to switch about the game selection sucks and pricey maybe I should have gone with the steam deck.

I loved this game system, its an amazing piece of hardware, needs a better battery and bigger ssd space though.

Pros: runs games very decent for being a handheld and it feels very comfortable for its size and its very fast. Cons: battery it’s not that good compared to the steam deck i believe and since its a white handhled if you have sweaty hands you will notice over time dirty marks on the handheld. Also the back buttons can sometimes be a hazle when playing videosgame you might press them by accident and they might close the window on accident.

To potential buyers, know what you are buying, this is not a console. It runs windows 11 and understand you will not be using it as a computer when in handheld mode. It’s a great device plays tons of games flawlessly, but again, you will Not be running AAA titles at max graphics at 120hz. Battery life is what you make of it. Set your games properly and you will get 2 hours per session easy. Don’t expect to play for 6+ hours. I recommend this to gamers with above average intelligence.

Not perfect for everyone but it's perfect for me. Have a lot of freedom with windows and less tweaking that needs to be done. Also game compatibility plays a big role and is the reason i play it more than my steam deck. Also can make it as powerful as a desktop with a xg mobile for an extra 800. I just really appreciate how versatile it is. Biggest issue is the battery but is to be expected. Overall really hope they continue supporting this and that they come out with another one but not too soon.

It's an undeniably cool concept, but poor battery life and the faulty card reader and triggers make it tough to recommend this iteration. The right trigger no longer works on my ally, so any game that makes use of it is largely unplayable. It's such a shame because the performance is really impressive.

Love it! The only thing that I might comment about is the battery life being pretty small. Although I hear you can replace the battery and the hard drive. I might be doing that in the future

Good portable for gaming I think this is the best portable gaming solution on the market right now. Excellent build quality. I tested several games and everything is fine. There was one problem that the back button creaks sometimes. But other than that I highly recommend

Overall it's a great package if you know what you're getting into. Battery life kinda sucks. Get a power bank if you're away from an outlet for an extended time. A good bank around 100WH will give you 3-6 hours away from a plug without a huge amount of bulk. Running Windows is the biggest pro and biggest con. It's so much nicer than using a Steam Deck for 3rd party store support. Sure there are ways to use most others with the Deck, but Game Pass support and not needing to worry about too much extra config is great if you use those. Steam's Big Picture mode goes a long way to make it similar to the Deck when using and is lovely. If you need better mouse support though, the Legion Go or the Steam Deck are still better in this regard (RTS or other games that don't translate to controllers). I actually quite like the right thumbstick for mouse control, but only for navigation, I can't imagine using it for playing. There's a right angle adapter to fit full size 2280 m.2 drives. Get a cacheless model such as the Lexar NM790 is a great way to not increase power draw vs the supported 2230 drives. I've got 4TB with a similar power package staying in safe temps. It's wild having that much gaming library available anywhere.

I didn’t expect to enjoy the ROG Ally as much as I do. It runs GTA V and Hogwarts Legacy super smooth, especially with the upscaling. I was honestly surprised how good it looked and felt on a handheld. It’s wild having that kind of power in something I can take anywhere. I barely touch my main setup anymore. If you’ve been thinking about getting one, just do it. Totally worth it.

With all these handhelds coming out. This one has to be my favorite. If you know windows then this will be a breeze to operate. I wish they didn’t rush it after they announced the console because there are a lot of bugs and a crucial sd card reader problem currently going on. I was one of the unfortunate ones that my sd card reader stopped working. Other that that an amazing device!

Very good for when you are on the go or just want to sit on the couch to play your PC games. I would not personally aim for high GB games, because you will run out of space so quickly. Singleplayer games shine here. Dead By Daylight is my main game, and it runs amazingly.

It's a good gaming console, Im very impresed I can emulate GameCube on the lowest wattage that the console can bring me, it can run all my library at good framerates. The build quality is good, not perfect but is good. One of the fan is making a low frequency sound lately. The speakers are so good, the display is also good. Sometimes the software is kind of buggy, but if you have experience with Windows, is not going to be a big problem.

As a Steam Deck owner, I was disappointed with the incompatibility of certain games that I wanted to play, namely some of the older stuff from the mid-2000s and visual novels. I decided to pick up a ROG Ally since it was Windows-based, and lo and behold, I now had full compatibility of said games and more! That being said, I do wish the Ally had trackpads for point-and-click games and easier Windows navigation, something that the upcoming Ally X revision also lacks. There's also the infamous ASUS customer service issues, as well as SD card overheating issues. Overall, if you're looking for a good Windows alternative to the Steam Deck, I would say get the ROG Ally (or the X if you can afford it). However, if you want a device that is also easy to use as a handheld computer, I would actually look into the Lenovo Legion Go instead.

I love this thing. I also love my steam deck. However this one ups the steam deck in nearly every category. The capability of the hardware is incredible. I do belive it needs more software refinement (just as my steam deck did at launch). I have no doubt that they will continue to improve this device via updates to unleash its full potential. Great job Asus! Being able to boot up ANY game i want to play without having to jump through hoops is incredible. Especially if you are a gamepass subscriber.

Great product. Battery finally died on me. Heat burned my memory card. Would recommend.

It's cheaper than an OLED Steam Deck and in my honest to god opinion it's a better deal than the Steam Deck because it can run Windows titles. Now, the Steam Deck is a good mix of hardware and software, a page out of apple's handbook. This is...Windows. Asus tried to make it optimized for their device but at the end of the day...windows will be windows. That said, for the games I wanted to play this was more than fine! I really enjoyed it! However that's assuming you can find one that doesn't have gaps, or squeaky triggers, or what have you. I'd personally would check in the store before taking one home. Asus and QC are...like oil and water. But once you find the one, it's absolutely worth it imo. The one negative is the USB port isn't USB 4. it was capped at 3.2 so that we'd buy their OVERPRICED XG Mobile eGPU which hilariously costs more than the unit itself. Absolutely dumb.