Customer Ratings & Reviews

I am amazed at the gaming capabilities of this little device. Build construction is overall solid. The screen looks magnificent. The controls are fine. My main complaint is the use of Windows 11 as its operating system. It's simply not optimized for use without a mouse or keyboard. Asus tries to remedy that with the Armory Crate interaction layer and by turning the right stick into a mouse, but it only goes so far. There have been many times I have been tempted to install ChimeraOS. You will also want to increase the storage. 512 GB fills up very quickly, especially with the size of today's AAA games.

The ROG ally is an absolutely incredible machine. It’s mind boggling that I can play literally whatever I want, anywhere I go. It’s sleek, powerful, and the software is great. Keep in mind, this is not a Nintendo switch. When you power it in, it is literally just a windows PC with a controller layout. You will have to know how to install what you need, update everything, and in general be able to tinker just a little bit to get it where it is supposed to be. But after that, the fun begins. There was nothing that it couldn’t run, and it looked great the whole time, including great frame rates. Full disclosure, I did end up going with the legion go. The bigger screen was too good to pass up, and the versatility was just better, even if the software side was a little lacking compared to the ally.

Powerful handheld that can run most games with good frame rates. Screen is fantastic and variable refresh rate is great for a handheld. Could use more storage.

Product works as described. It’s able to play most AAA games without issues. The battery life is a bit short, and so I would recommend to play with it plugged in. The storage capacity is also a bit smaller, therefore it would be worth to look into upgrading the SSD. I have had no issues running Steam games and Xbox games on this device. Overall, I would recommend folks to buy if you want a budget friendly handheld gaming device that rivals even consoles.

Great little device really amazing screen wish the battery lasted longer

The ASUS ROG Ally is an impressive handheld gaming device that brings a console-like experience on the go. Its sleek design is comfortable to hold, which is perfect for extended gaming sessions. Equipped with powerful hardware, it handles demanding games smoothly, delivering impressive graphics and fast load times. The display is vibrant and sharp, enhancing the visual experience, while the controls are responsive, allowing for precise gameplay. Battery life is decent for a device of this caliber, though heavy gaming may require more frequent recharges. Additionally, the software interface is user-friendly and integrates well with popular gaming libraries, making it easy to access your favorite titles. Overall, the ASUS ROG Ally is a solid choice for gamers looking for portability without compromising performance. Whether you're playing at home or on the move, it’s a fantastic addition to any gamer's arsenal!

ROG Ally rocks! Insane performance, vivid 120Hz screen. Best Buy’s fast shipping and top service made it a perfect buy!

I bought this as a replacement for my PC that broke down. the screen is beautiful and when gaming on the unit it can play all of my current titles on Steam. The issue is with docking it, there is a major latency between input and actual on-screen actions, and the windows that is unfortunately mixed in make it clunky. The battery is miserable, and setup of this machine is also weird ie:utilizing the gyro controls, utilizing the back buttons and mapping, and other things of the sort.

Whenever I want to play a game I play it on this device because I can bring it anywhere and anytime the SD card slot doesn't work which makes me a bit sad but Ive been thinking about upgrading the storage within the unit anyway as I've been wanting to you with electronics for quite some time. It plays everything seamlessly and has never crashed a game. I've played triple a tittles at medium settings and most others at high and never had any issues

Light, comfortable, plays indie games great and optimized AAA games well enough. Windows isn't the best OS and battery life can be brutal if you need high power output. I've never used steam deck but it's been great for me. Your steam, gog, epic games, etc work great. Recommend.

After using this for a month, I'm very impressed. The experience is somewhere between the console presentation of Steamdeck and straight Windows, but with the ability to play every Windows game on the device. Sturdy, nice display, surprisingly good sound, and portable power.

Overall very minor issues with this thing, but if you do your research and you know what you are getting into, it shouldn't come as a surprise. Its great in that it is a fully functioning handheld PC. The UI is a little buggy at times. Games great. Runs AAA titles at a solid 60 fps as long as it is plugged in. When it's not plugged in the boost is ever so slightly lower and the battery is somewhat limited. Next version will have an upgraded battery life. All in all i love it for what I use it for.

Bought it and initially hated it and didn’t quite understand exactly what I was getting myself pretty tech savy. I was coming from a Nintendo switch and I came in expecting this to behave the same and when it didn’t that frustrated me. I had to remember that yes it plays games portably but it’s still a pc, so if your gonna buy one of these go into this with that in mind. It’s not gonna have stellar battery life and it’s gonna take some time to get used to. Once you get the hang of it tho it is a amazing piece of technology and I look forward to having it for years to come. It only got 4 stars because it’s not perfect but well worth the investment if your a gamer and if you don’t have a pc well now you do and a pretty powerful one at that.

The device is exceptional. Has some bugs and some downfalls, like don’t buy it expecting to use an SD card, that’s not a very reliable way to store things. It’s easy enough to upgrade the SSD, other than that I’ve had 0 issues. I haven’t attempted to use a micro sd but I have no use for them. It runs every game I have awesome, COD, Diablo4, WOW, GTAV, RDR2, all run flawlessly, the temperature might get a little high if your playing out on the sun or something, but it’s manageable, surprisingly quiet and super comfortable to hold. Most of the issues it launched with have been corrected and have all turned out to be software issues between drivers and windows. Can’t recommend this device enough and I’m completely satisfied with my purchase.

Nice hardware, great screen, impressive sound, and the absolute worst setup experience ive ever had with a computer. The microscopic text certainly didnt help, and the stick cusor is horrid. Games sometimes would not load. Some did not have functioning controls, and some would simply load indefinitely. All that and this thing runs HOT. Add to that the terrible battery life and you can keep this thing, its not for me.

Pros: -It's powerful. -It feels nice in hand and is lighter than it looks, -Superior ergonomics to the switch, no claw hands. -It runs Windows so no compatibility issues there. Cons: -Chews through its battery when pegged but older games can get away with running on the lowest performance profile so your mileage may vary on that topic. -It runs Windows, with all the downsides that come with that like updates at inopportune moments, login PIN randomly breaking locking you out of your device, etc. -Configurable trackpads like the Deck would be nice.

As a Nintendo Switch and PS4 owner, ROG Ally is now my main gaming platform. The Ally can play nearly every Sony PC port between 40 and 60fps (which is sometimes better than the base PS4 performance), and the Steam, Epic Games, and Xbox libraries provide thousands of amazing games from the last 30 years at prices way lower than you'd find on any console, thanks to frequent sales. The screen is amazing in everything from dark rooms to broad daylight, and the fact that this is also a Windows computer allows for a ridiculous amount of versatility. Storage can fill up fast, but a 512gb micro SD card can cost as little as $26, and with the most recent update the card should last you the entire lifespan of your Ally. Cannot recommend this enough to people.

I'm thrilled with my purchase of the ASUS ROG Ally. This laptop is a beast in terms of performance, delivering smooth operation in all my tasks, from intensive gaming to multitasking work. The sound is impressive, with quality that truly enhances my gaming and entertainment experience. My only minor gripe would be the battery life, which could be a bit longer for added convenience during long commutes. However, overall, I would highly recommend this product to anyone in need of a powerful and reliable laptop for their gaming or work needs.

This is a pretty awesome device. It worked perfectly for what I was looking to use it for. I tested a few games on it including Hogwarts legacy and Elden Ring and they ran surprisingly well and better than I thought they would. My main goal was to play Everquest on a handheld device and this gave me that opportunity and it worked great!

Great handheld PC. I picked this up as a used in excellent condition. I have been using this device for about 2 weeks now. The ROG Ally plays all my favorite games with it with out the use of the internet. If I have WiFi I play Helldivers 2 and have zero problems. When I am on the go I have been playing Fallout 4 again and it is beautiful. Only having 512 GB of storage at first felt small, but I don’t play to many games at once. You can easily pick up a new M.2 in 1 or 2 TB sizes and make the upgrade really easily.