Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great handheld gaming PC. I've been able to play Plague Tale Requiem, RDR2, Last of us 1 on a stable framerate. If you're looking to play AAA games, make sure you get this one with the Z1 Extreme and not the regular Z1. The regular Z1 is not worth the money. Screen is nice for an IPS, though I'm usually upscaling from 720 or 900p and aiming for 40-60fps, so the 1080p 120hz seems like a waste on me. If you're into lower spec games like indie titles or esport titles that will likely be different. It's be nice to have had an OLED, but that would've driven the price point up It's a nice size and has a decent amount of power, though expect to fiddle with ram allocation in armoury crate and game settings a lot at the start. The speakers are honestly amazing. The joysticks are a bit "loose" and the battery life isn't great. You should also remember that it's a Windows PC in a handheld formfactor and not a console. You will have to run driver and OS updates, remove startup items, etc. All in all it's great. It got me back into PC gaming.

Absolutely love it! Such an awesome combination with Xbox gamepass. I love the performance and touch screen responsiveness. The only downside is the battery life and possibility that it can cook your SIM card if you elect to expand your storage. I don’t use this as my primary system for gaming so the storage isn’t an issue for me but for others it might. I had to wait for it to drop in price.. retail price is pretty steep for this imo. I got it for $666 with a 2 year BB warranty. Without the waranty it probably would have been less than $600. Don’t remember. I recommend this!

So my husband bought me a wonderful gaming laptop last year it is amazing however i have a chronic illness that will 9/10 have me bed bound by 4 or 5pm. I dont even feel like messing with my laptop. That is where this baby comes in. A gift from my sweet sister, it runs so well. I usually leave it plugged up mostly because i do play baulders gate 3 on it. It runs perfectly however that is a powerful game so it runs alot of energy. This has been a game changer. It runs well, looks amazing. I have alot of games on it, and put in a sd card for more storage. If you want something light weight to lay in bed and play your pc games on highly recommended

So far I love my ROG Ally, it’s a powerhouse of a portable gaming machine if you come in with reasonable expectations. Let’s get it out of the way, battery life is poor and the SD card reader might as well be removed from the product. Battery life is determined by your type of gaming and how much juice it needs to run so if you are playing triple a games at high frame rates/high resolution you are looking at about an hour before needing to plug in. SD card reader is a sore spot in the community where it eventually fails due to some sort of fault that apparently is due to thermal design. Mine is becoming increasingly slow through usage and I’m just going to upgrade the internal drive and bypass ever needing to worry about it failing. Gaming though is fantastic and the screen, weight, audio, and controls feel much better than my Steam Deck. Build quality feels on point and due to it being windows based, you can run everything with ease. Armory crate has been updated and the software is leaps and bounds better than when it first released

The Asus ROG Ally Extreme is a marvel of modern gaming technology. From the moment I unboxed this sleek device, I knew I was in for a treat. The 120Hz Full HD display is nothing short of stunning, bringing my favorite games to life with vivid colors and buttery-smooth motion. The Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor ensures that performance is top-notch, handling even the most demanding titles with ease. What truly sets the ROG Ally Extreme apart is its portability. Despite packing such power, it’s lighter than its competitors, making it the perfect companion for gaming on the go. The Windows 11 OS offers a familiar environment, and the Armoury Crate SE software adds a layer of customization that enhances the overall experience. While the battery life can be short during intense gaming sessions, it’s a small trade-off for the performance and quality you receive. Plus, with a few settings tweaks, you can optimize for longer playtimes. The occasional software hiccup is present, but Asus’ commitment to updates and fixes is reassuring. In conclusion, the Asus ROG Ally Extreme is a standout device that delivers a premium handheld gaming experience. It’s a testament to Asus’ innovation and dedication to gamers everywhere. If you’re looking for a powerful, portable gaming PC, the ROG Ally Extreme should be at the top of your list.

This unit is so powerful for it’s size but because of all that power the battery doesn’t last. When you add a SiWiQU 20000mAh Magnetic Power Bank it makes ally is perfect! This handheld handles every AAA game that I have tried and with the new update the games can run at impressive fps! That’s the other thing I love about the Ally there has been constant improvements added!

The Rog Ally is an exceptionally powerful device that can run a wide variety of games. Its ability to play Xbox Game Pass titles is a definite game-changer. Ergonomically designed, the device feels comfortable in the hands and is ideal for extended gaming sessions. The screen is both fast and responsive, offering great and immersive quality while gaming. However, there are a few drawbacks. The A, B, X, Y, and D-pad buttons feel too mushy for my liking, although this isn't a deal-breaker. The device also has a learning curve, particularly when it comes to adjusting the power levels for different games. If you're playing on the go, you'll need to get acquainted with these settings to maximize your gaming time and minimize the need for recharging. Another concern is the Micro SD card slot. Several users have reported issues with it, which makes me hesitant to use the feature for fear of damaging a card. Overall, I would highly recommend the Rog Ally. However, be advised that it's not a 'turn on and play' portable console. The benefits, in my opinion, outweigh the cons.

#1 Performance: overall score 9/10 Good performance on most games, great performance on indie games/roguelikes, playable performance on very graphically demanding games, with the caveat that you'll probably want to play on the charger. #2 Battery: overall score 6/10 If you are playing less demanding indie games/roguelikes, this device will last quite a long time. Older games that are very optimized and not graphically intense shouldn't be too hard on your battery life. However the graphically demanding games with heavy RTX/shaders, etc. , again will probably need to be plugged into the charger while playing. Caveats: - It runs on Windows 11. Windows 11 is not optimized for gaming, meaning it eats up a lot of your RAM. It also must be updated frequently, and does not have a console friendly interface. This is my single biggest gripe with the device. - Many keyboard and mouse games don't have a control scheme set up for the game, and may have to be set up manually in Armoury Crate. Overrall I'd give it an 8/10, because even though Windows 11 can be a pain, it gives plenty of freedom for the user to do whatever they want.

Got this from Open Box, it was in *perfect* condition, and as a device, this is the best purchase I could have made for 400-500 dollars. Excellent performance for the package, and to this day, far removed from release day, it's still one of the best performers out there. Battery is a bit short. Actually, really short. on 25W, necessary for AAA gaming, you'll get 45min-1h. I recommend using 17 or 18W, where you get 80% ish of the max performance, but battery will last you closer to 2 hours. Problem being that for harder to run AAA, this means you'll not have 30+ fps. Anyway... I love this thing and I'm SUPER excited for the future of handhelds because this little guy is a BEAST as it is.

I never thought I would enjoy gaming on a handheld, because mostly I game on a desktop PC. This thing surprised me. Good performance, nice sound, pretty good display. The only downside of this device is the battery, but it does not bother me as much. I was thinking of getting a Steam Deck, but ROG has better performance and I got an open box unit, which was cheaper than the Deck.

I think this is a good device. I think if Asus stands behind it, it could be a great device. Right now on turbo mode you’ll get about an hour of battery life. Considering the power draw that’s expected. The screen quality is great but I find the build to be sub par to my Steam Deck. Still it’s worth buying if you’re a gamer but you also know your way around Windows and how to tweak game settings. Being on the battery I wish I could spend more time playing it but honestly if I want that I can shift the hertz down to 60 and lower the FPS and even turn off the joystick LED’s. I am wary of Asus standing behind this product should something go wrong considering the sort of support Valve provides to the Steam Deck. It is lighter than the Steam Deck and it certainly charges faster with the larger power battery. That being said if you use Steam on this device and it needs to be recharged, switch back to your Steam Deck. If you have your Steam Deck keep it because it’s good to keep a proven device until this one is proven or Asus makes another better model months after this one.

Let me start by saying, this is fantastic. Now a disclaimer, you will have to exercise your windows-fu. That's not a bad thing. It just means you'll increase your windows skill and level up. Expect this to be a PC device rather than a console device and you're golden. Anyway, I've been playing and testing it for the past week. I've ran a wide variety of games from 3d installed like horizon zero dawn to cloud game pass like TMNT shredders revenge to older engine like crysis 3 to mkb based guild wars 2 with a great deal of success. Not perfect out of the gate but that's PC gaming. I've used Excel and word which work flawlessly though i recommend pairing a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard as that's how those are primarily designed to work. Windows 11 is surprisingly decent for the experience. Not perfect nor groundbreaking but usable in this space. The armory crate is stellar. Steam big screen mode is stellar. Loading game pass version of no man's sky and having my Xbox saves right there is stellar. Battery life is flexible with the power controls. For the performance to power usage, this does a respectable job with the internal battery. Just bring a large external battery if you need longer play like you would for a laptop. Controls feel great and I've had no issues. Speakers and sound are amazing. Screen is great. Nice size to pixel density to distance. Being able to add an eGPU is a bright cherry on top. I highly recommend this for PC game lovers.

Works fine you can download programs emulator and play Xbox games but the battery doesn’t last more than 1 hour you have to charger all the time and wet to warm quickly

Would have gone for a steam deck but after reading reviews of how I have to install this and that to play the game that I love which were mostly EA and Ubisoft games and requires the anti cheat software I decided to go with the rog Ally and let me tell you this didn’t disappoint one bit from running the game to other things it’s a machine that runs it all. Love its portability only downside would probably be battery but now that I have tweaked a bit I can go 3 hrs on AAA games without compromising on game quality ok or frame rate. Awesome stuff!

So, yes the device has a couple of quirks, but once you take a few minutes to optimize each game how you want, it is a fantastic device. Think about it, this is an unprecedented time to have the freedom of having an entire computer as a handheld. Yes, the Lenovo Legion Go will be coming out soon, but I am keeping this device. I love it and the Legion Go will only have slightly better RAM, a 1440-like 16:10 screen with 144 Hz in comparison to this 1080p 120 Hz. However, they will have the same graphics card and the games will run almost the same between the two. I play Halo Infinite (just disable the touchscreen to fix the issue), MW II 2022, BO II, MCC (slight problem with the game), and DBFZ (a mix of graphic-intensive and light workload games). Each of these games run amazingly for an on-the-go device once you figure out the best settings and that's coming from someone with a desktop with a 4070 Ti graphics card (high-end). It will be more difficult for games like these to run at that higher resolution in the Legion Go with it having the same graphics card as the Ally, so it sort of defeats the purpose, but that's just my opinion. All I want to get across is that this is a great device that provides an awesome experience with almost any game. It is absolutely worth it.

So far so good. Aside from some initial bugs the Asus Ally has met my expectations. It’s a PC first so setup is necessary. Armoury crate is simple enough to use. Graphics are what you would expect for a handheld PC. Performance is above a SteamDeck and about on par with a midrange PC. Streaming is easy enough from GamePass. PS Plus takes a bit more work to get up and running, but works well enough. Playing Diablo 4 I easily hit 60 plus fps on medium-high settings. The overall feel of the device is premium. The RGB is nice, I’d you’re into that. The thumb sticks are a bit light, but easy to adjust to. The screen is a solid size and for an LCD works very well and is bright enough in most situations. Battery life is a bit lacking if you are playing graphically intensive games so be prepared for 1 hour or less, but for me that’s fine or I just plug in and crank up to turbo mode and get even better performance. Your experience may vary based on your needs. I am a console gamer first, but this is a great addition to experience more games on the go as well as free up the TV for the family. My only real issue is the lack of an included stand. The one they have feels like an egg carton. It works, but for a premium device I’d expect more. A minor gripe as I don’t play through hdmi or the portable graphics card (too expensive).

This is my first PC used soley for gaming. So its not an exaggeration to say I went a little crazy getting a portable. But its been such an exciting purchase. I got it about a month so I had a ton of updates ready for me. I suspect my experience was boosted by that fact. I dont know if it was worse before but, I really like the Armory Crate. Its a very streamlined experience in my opinion. The system is a little unintuitive and can do things you didnt expect but I haven't had a problem yet while gaming. Ive played Spider-Man on it and its beatiful. The sound explodes from the speakers. Build quality feels really solid. The weight is just right. It doesnt feel as flimsy as a switch but it's not solid like a tank like the PS Vita was. My only word of warning to others not familiar with PC gaming who get this portable, lits of games have controller settings but even more don't! I learned ny leason after buying a small bundles on GOG. They were very inexpensive but I now have about a dozen games that are not compatible with not only the Ally but with any controller based set up. The good thing is I can always display to a monitor with a keyboard and mouse but this definitely does not give you an open license to buy every game ever made and then think there is a portable/controller setting to help you. Very happy with the money spent so far!

Battery life could be better but overall it works really well. Games played: Hollow Knight, Palworld, Minecraft, Fortnite, Skyrim, Outer Worlds, and Mass Effect Legendary. All played as well as my main computer. The device came in clutch as I broke my ankles and couldn’t sit at my computer. If you want to game for an hour or two, it’s great but any longer and you might want to consider staying near an outlet.

Overall, I really enjoy the Ally. My two things that kind of make it challenging is that the battery runs out fast on max settings (playing diablo 4 = 1 hour, Jedi Survivor = 1 hours, Sniper Elite 5 = 1 hour) and the hard drive space is terrible for the games that are coming out. Most game almost require anywhere from 60GB-100GB and with a hard drive of 512GB it just doesn't do it. Bought and install a 2TB hard drive will out a problem and that helped a lot. Also got a 1TB Scan Drive A2 gaming SD card and haven't had a problem with the overheating. This device is great for travel, went to Austria with it and it did everything I wanted for the 11 hour flight and the 4 hour train ride. I wish I had a laptop for a keyboard sometimes but then I realize I wanted this for its mobility which is way better than a laptop and take less space. I think that is better than the SteamDeck and has more opportunity for handling newer games.

Really enjoying this! Everything works seamlessly, but the battery life is a little short. As long as it’s plugged in it’s not a problem and I love taking my games on the go.