Customer Ratings & Reviews

a tiny powerful handheld PC that is only bothered by short battery life and how awful Windows 11 is as a touch screen operating system at this small scale. But paired with the right accessories and some battery packs. This mobie gaming device is amaizing! get 40 fps or more on lots of AAA titles and plays indies with ease.

I recently purchased the ASUS ROG Ally, and it's an outstanding device. The performance is top-notch, handling demanding games with ease. The display is vibrant and crisp, enhancing the gaming experience. Its design is sleek and comfortable for long sessions. The customizable RGB lighting is a nice touch. Highly recommended for serious gamers!

It’s a beautiful device with comfortable ergonomics, a gorgeous screen, and reasonable power given its size. The software is a little buggy at times and this can cause games to crash when opening or closing them, nothing that can’t be fixed by software updates. I own both the SteamDeck and the Ally and both get used, the Ally typically stays home and tethered to a power cord due to the battery life…it’s not great. The Ally excels when running at Turbo 30W and will use up the battery in an hour and a half. It’s a great product and I don’t regret my purchase.

really great machine. only complaint is battery life. outside of that, it's super.

Love how its basically a Windows 11 version of a Steamdeck. Works great as a handheld PC. Plays most games well and have slightly better hardware than the steamdeck. I love how lightweight it is and the feel in hand is slightly better than the steamdeck. The ROG armory crate software is a bit jank and needs Asus fixing, but it still runs fine and can still function. My device doesnt have the SD card issues others are reporting, but I also dont run my ally very hard either. Its worth a buy; especially if you enjoy the Steamdeck but want better hardware.

I am not loyal to any brand of handheld. I had a steamdeck and also the Legion go. This is far superior. Its design is great, it’s the perfect weight for a handheld, the updates have finally made it easier to use, and it is easy to upgrade the hard drive. I love the screen and the vrr which is a must. I can play Elden ring at 48fps without sacrafising much detail. It may not be perfection but for playing games on the go, it has been the best experience. A must have for gamers. Well done Asus!

It's a awesome little device that makes playing pc games really convenient to pick up. Battery life seems to only last 1 percent a minute which personally is mybiggest gripe. The fried sd card issue is something that should have been problem solved before the product was released though.

First, I want to emphasize that the ASUS ROG Ally is a fantastic piece of hardware. Being able to play my full library of Xbox, Steam, Epic, EA, and Battle.net games on the go or in bed is a game changer. There is a known issue however with the SD card slot not being recognized or not working due to the fan location. That's where the reality sets in and the value starts to decline -- Support. The ASUS Support center is extremely difficult to navigate, some analysts are misinformed or dismissive, and the RMA process is complicated and lengthy. And of course, if it's beyond the first 30 days, Best Buy does not provide any solutions. Buyer beware of the pros and cons of this purchase.

This thing is awesome, solid build and great performance. I was able to play Cyberpunk on it with no lag. Downside, any games that require accuracy like shooter games is very difficult to play.

I love PC gaming, and this thing makes me a fan of handheld gaming. It's the best specially when I don't want to turn my PC or consoles on. I can sit in bed and enjoy my games. I can't stand the battery life. It's about 1 hour to 2 hours on one charge but that depends on the wattage you use. I personally use 15-25 off charger but usually I'm charging to get the full 30 wattage. This thing is a power house. It can handle almost any game I throw at it..... yes, even Cyberpunk 2077. I'll definitely recommend it to anyone on the fence about it.

I. Love it! It’s basically a handheld gaming PC that runs Windows 11, so it’ll have its quirks when you try to get it all working in the beginning, but it’s pretty much smooth sailing afterwards. It’s not a gaming powerhouse, but that’s okay! I’m amazed at the graphics on such a portable device, and it’s super nice to hold. Battery life could be a bit better, but if you play lighter titles, it might last longer. Overall, I really like the ROG Ally :D

I'll start by saying I was a Steamdeck owner, I kept checking out the Rog Ally everytime I'd walk into my local Best Buy. The first thing I was sold on with the Rog Ally was the Asus Armoury Crate, basically its a application that lets you control all your gaming software from one place. Just one touch of a button and everything is nicely placed in one spot, also a big selling point for me was Xbox Gamepass could be installed (easily from the app store) yes you could install all these apps on Steamdeck but you would have to install Windows among other programs to make it work correctly. For most people this is impossible, Asus creating a Windows handheld has definitely made it easier from most customers to just pick up the Rog Ally and play. The system itself is very well made, the Ally feels like a expensive electronic. The button placement feels great, if your a person who loves the Xbox controller you'll be right at home with the Ally. The screen is beautiful, all games look phenomenal. The battery life is around 6 hours and that depends on your settings and how long you play. Asus offers a great dock so you can play you Ally on a big or small screen, you can also purchase a great Asus travel case that works great. Also the Rog Ally allows to expand the memory but overall most users should have no trouble having at least 8 games or more downloaded at a time, Asus also offers a great Cloud service so that opens up even more room for games. The end of the day I love my Rog Ally Extream, I would definitely pick it overall in the portable pc handheld world. My advice is to definitely purchase one, but if your still on the fence about it go to Best Buy and try the demo unit.

I've had this since day 1, and if I reviewed it after the first 2 weeks, I'd give it a D. Today, I'd give it an A. It's really impressive how much better this has gotten since launch. Also, having just used the Legion Go, and then going back to this, it's impressive how good this feels and how much better it works. Really only thing I wish was that this had a 16:10 screen and that it was larger. Obviously I'd love an OLED as well, but really this screen is very very good for an LCD.

Have to go with average on this one. The biggest problem with this version of the Rog Ally is the SD card problem. The SD card slot on this WILL FAIL and will have to be sent into the manufacturer to fix. Having said that you can upgrade the SSD which gives you enough space to play whatever your heart desires. The downsides to this are the joysticks, mostly, they feel weak and it feels like just blowing on them could make them go out of alignment. Just really weak springs. Gaming wise, it does a pretty decent job, the z-1 extreme version anyway. Balder's Gate 3, didn't have any issues when I got to act 3, if that says anything. Overall it's a nice device but I think the price needs to come down a bit on it.

This device is my life. I use it for everything and bring it everywhere. It’s more powerful than I had expected it to be. The battery options are a lifesaver. When docked I set it to turbo and when I’m on the go I set it to quiet and the battery lasts longer than expected. I did have to send it in for support for the SD card reader. But it was repaired and sent back within a week.

I pre-ordered this the second I could. The storage is abysmal at 512GB but you can upgrade the M.2 SSD or add you own supported microSD card. Expect to keep it plugged in most of the time if you only plan on using the "Turbo" 25W mode. The buttons don't feel cheap and it's not heavy. You can't feel the heat while holding it but wow it can get hot. The Ally definitely feels like it was made for people who already have a gaming rig.

The ally rog is a great product for being out and about or at home. The device is not too bit and light weight. The vibrant screen with 1080p, 144hrz, 60 fps make everything look clean. For anyone that is a beginner techie there will be a learning curve for this device. Also if you use YouTube for your source of information take it with a grain of salt. Not everyone have the same outlooks as you or me. So do your own research.

Very impressive for the price. This thing is a hand-held beast. I have had no issue running any games I've tried, and they've all run well. I also use this as my only desktop PC now in docked mode and it runs fantastic. The only reason I gave it 4 starts was I found it to be quite frustrating to setup. Out of the box it does not register either thumb stick as a mouse control until you manually go into settings and tell it to.

A portable powerful device. Acess to steam and microsoft/xbox store and others. It works great.

I have been a long time playstaion player but i also have always played bethesda games so when Starfield came out i had to find a way to play. This machine runs it perfectly. My only complaint and I assume it would be with every handheld out is the battery life. Its under an hour for a game like Starfield or Farcry 5 and 6. Plugged in it gets a little warm but runs for as long as i wish to play without issue.. running windows 11 it will do basically anything you want a laptop to do