Customer Ratings & Reviews

The amount of technology in these hand held gaming devices is unreal. Theyre awesome for people that travel alot. I use this when im away from home at work and keeps me occupied when i have down time. The kids love it aswell. Lots of games available and being able to use xbox and steam is awesome. Only thing i wish was better was the battery life but i have a battery pack for that so it helps.

Incredible that portable gaming has come this far. Looks and runs great. Plays everything ive ran on it very well. One knock is battery life on demanding games and the worst thing aboutcit is the "included stand" ive seen better quality packaging than whatever this stand is made of. So get yourself a case with a stand ot a dock and a battery bank. Works great with game pass too.

Amazing device, i bought it roughly a month after launch. It is super capable to play many diffrent titles on steam and Xbox. I took advantage of THE 3 MONTH Xbox game pass too. The latest updates that we have recived for this device has improved the UI and gaming experience. Once you find that sweet TDP watt setting this device will deliver 60 plus FPS with a nice temperature in the 60s. I still havent ventured into the dock system to make it a console. I definitely recommend this device, especially with all videos on YouTube for alot of helpful tips.

It is very aesthetically beautiful, the sides feel of very good quality, quite comfortable and it does not weigh much, the games run very smoothly, 9.5/10

After having to have my first unit replaced because of faulty joysticks (which seems to be the more prominent issue with early shipped units), and from the small time I had with it, it shows promising potential. It DEFINITELY needs more software polish. Armoury Crate can get buggy at times, specially when switching from gamepad profiles. Windows can be buggy at times, which is par for the course with Windows. I think this device exhibits more issues with Windows because of all of the overlays ASUS had to bake in. My biggest 3 gripes are the lack of carry case or pouch, the terrible cheap "stand" that's included in the box and the charger. They could've included the other version of their PD charger along with the USB C to C cable. Making the cable part of the charger is the most annoying thing manufacturers do. Also, what's with shipping units with outdated software that requires hours and possibly another computer to set up. What's this, 1990?

I had some pretty high hopes with this machine and it seriously has not let me down. With everything compact into this little device is mind blowing. Its so nice being able to just lay in bed and play the games i love such as Call of Duty, Apex and even smaller games. You have to mess with the settings here and there but the ROG Ally is worth it. Honestly my only complaint is the extensive setting up and updating. My kids even love it and think its the coolest thing.

Rog ally is a beast! It plays many titles really good! I play Diablo flawlessly! It runs like an actual computer so you can take it anywhere and use it like a tablet/laptop When it comes to games I used it to play mostly Diablo I connect it to my hotspot on my phone and it plays with no lag When I have to type a report I connect a screen to it and keyboard / mouse and type away! It has almost replaced my gaming computer and def replaced my Nintendo switch hahahaha!! Bad part about it you will need to update the storage asap! But it is not hard at all

I’ve used the Steam Deck and Switch — nothing comes close to the power packed into the ROG Ally. This thing runs AAA titles like Elden Ring and Cyberpunk like a dream. The 120Hz screen is super smooth, the Z1 Extreme chip keeps everything fast, and I love that I can dock it and use it like a full-blown PC. If you’re serious about portable gaming, this is the move. IT GOES EVERYWHERE

Almost a 5/5 for myself, I'm a enthusiast PC user (have been for 15+ years) and it ticks all the boxes for myself in terms of performance and use cases. I can play Diablo 4, Call of Duty MW2, Darktide, Wow. It's a beautiful device but my only gripes with it are the short battery life (to be expected), and the touch screen experience can be a bit frustrating. All in all I can play metal gear solid 4 on a plane... You just have to set it up.

I really love what they've done with incorporating Windows 11 on this device. I felt like setting it up was a little bit of a chore, as I had to use an external dock to get the keyboard to work so that I could enter all of the information in. But now that I've created a restore point I've installed all my software and I have everything set up, this device is really solid and really makes me happy that I purchased it. If you're going to go with the steam deck or the Ally focus on if 120 HZ is important to you or not. Something to consider with the steam deck is if you actually use a broken Max or some sort of usb-c glasses device it may actually not make sense to get the Ally because then you can actually use your glasses with the steam deck for a lesser price. I got my Ally because I already have the steam deck and I really wanted to try to find out which was the better device. My verdict is that the steam deck is the better device for low poly games and for General use, any Ally is more of a PC replacement. If you mess with the fov adjustment in the Oculus settings and make it slightly less you can actually play some VR games on the Ally using the quest link and a dock that has 3.0 USB compatibility. I recommend the Ally if you've got more money to spend and are looking for something that replaces the PC to a certain degree. I recommend the steam deck in cases where you are looking for something easy to set up and more user friendly with software updates. I have both and I think they both serve a really good purpose. The screen is phenomenal on the Ally because it has freesync and you can mess with the settings a little bit more using the AMD software center to get the AMD card to totally get configurable whereas in the steam deck you really have to rely on their drivers. However if your smart like me and you put Windows 11 on your steam deck this is not an issue because you can actually put the AMD software Center on it by installing an extracted version of AMD adrenaline for a different driver. I think that both serve a really good purpose and that the Ally is trying to be more of a PC with gaming capabilities out-competing the steam deck and that the steam deck is trying to be more of a dedicated gaming device for Valve to sell more games. The steam deck has an entire community of people who build software for it whereas the Ally has a couple things you can do but it's really more of a Windows 11 decice, more generic but not in a bad way.

Picked up this beastly handheld Pc release date and haven’t put it down since. It’s armed with a Z1 extreme processor which can handle all of your gaming and extra curricular needs. It’s smooth to operate and use on the go, its performance is on par with some new gaming laptops. It’s smaller and more silent than my Steam deck. Most importantly it can play pretty much any game I throw at it, out of box. Some have been having a not so great time with certain units being defective. So far that hasn’t happened to mine it’s pretty much been a perfect experience.

This exactly what I wanted without having to buy a new pc I absolutely love this so much perfectly for on the go the battery life isn’t to good but when I have it on the docking station most the time I have no complaints

My first portable gaming console. Hats off the Asus for this one! Gaming desktop/laptop on the the palm of your hands. This amazing and and intricate work of asus to put quality and performance of a desktop pc into this very portable handheld system is an amazing feat. What else can I say I just absolutely freakin love it!!! What are you waiting for go get one and tell me it’s not the case. You got the believe me it’s worth buying for!

Great handheld, I replaced my steamdeck with this. The display is miles better and it's lighter but I will say the ergonomic handles and layout of the deck were better and the simplicity of steam OS over windows clunkiness on a handheld, BUT I'll take having the option to run games outside of steam verification and steam altogether is worth it to me, plus it's more powerful, and that display...

Overall I think this is a fantastic device and it is currently the most powerful handheld on the market even beating the $1,000 devices from overseas. If the joysticks were full size and hall effect I think it would go a long way. I would also love to see a bigger battery size because it does deplete quite quickly seeing as it is x86 architecture. This is the quietest handheld I have ever used also when even at turbo plugged in I cannot hear the fans. If you or someone who is not into tinkering or being patient with PC updates you are probably going to have a hard time at first but everybody else that knows what they're getting into is going to have a great time. I personally do not see this as a steam deck killer but I don't think it needs to be, I'm just happy more options are coming and companies like AMD are making chipsets especially for this kind of portable gaming. The software still needs probably another few updates but I'm impressed with what Asus has brought to the table.

The ASUS ROG Ally Z1 is an impressive handheld gaming device that truly shines in both cloud gaming and emulation. Its sleek design and comfortable ergonomics make extended play sessions enjoyable. When it comes to cloud gaming, the Ally Z1 delivers a seamless experience, effortlessly running services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now. The display quality is vibrant, and the controls are responsive, ensuring that fast-paced games feel fluid and immersive. For emulation enthusiasts, the Ally Z1 doesn’t disappoint. It handles a wide range of retro titles with ease, providing smooth performance even for demanding games. The device’s powerful hardware allows for high resolutions and enhanced graphics, breathing new life into classic titles. Overall, the ASUS ROG Ally Z1 is a fantastic choice for gamers who want versatility and performance, making it a standout option for both cloud gaming and emulation. Highly recommended!

Works perfect. I purchssed mostly for game streaming and light gaming, but i was surprised at how powerful the Ally really is. I havent found a game of mine yet that i cant run nativley at 60+ fps at 1080p! Older games or more optimized games will run better of course, but with the tinniest of tweaking you can even the most demanding games running perfect! As a whole id say the Ally is an 8/10 and points are only really deducted for Windows being a pain here and there (all stuff that could grt fixed with updates).

I can't say enough good things about it but it is definitely an awesome piece of tech to own. I am also an owner of a steam deck, and there is some things that the Ally just does right. The 120hz display, the amazing sound, the weight, and a fingerprint reader?! Yeah it's great. I believe the steam deck still has a place and if it wasn't for the steam deck we wouldn't be here right now. Competition fuels innovation, and innovation is good for the consumer. If you are skeptical about picking one up, don't be, you won't regret it.

I love the ROG Ally. I have had it for a week now and I am blown away. Asus has been consistent with updates, and fixes for this device. It runs most games on medium to high. Games I have played have been, dying light 2, with a mix of high, medium and low. Plague Tale 1, on high on 10 to 15 watts, Persona 5 Royal on high while running at 10 watts. Older games are no sweat for this device. I accept the battery drain on this thing, because the performance is worth it, but its better than it was after some updates. Just get it already.

for a on the go device this thing does it all. It’s comparable to a 1650 gpu wise. But it plays anything or any game I throw at it. If u are on the road or just wanna play a game or get on the pc while on the couch or bed. This is the right thing for you! Definitely recommend an upgrade for ssd though!