Customer Ratings & Reviews

Very good handheld with lots of horsepower. It will run most modern games at 1080P and 30+ frames per second. It handles any indy game with ease at 120 frames per second. I can easily play Space Marine 2, Black Myth Wukong, Helldivers 2 without too much trouble. Obviously they dont run as well as on a console or PC, but that's expected on a handheld device. However, I think the price is a bit much, the battery has a very short life, and the ergonomics stink. If you can grab it at a discount or on sale, you'll be very happy. I also have a Steamdeck and I think there are pros and cons to both. The steamdeck is more user friendly and has a better UI/UX and ergonomics. However, the Ally beats the steamdeck on all performance metrics.

Runs games incredibly well while plugged in and games graphics hold up when only on battery as well. I definitely agree with other reviews saying that the SD card slot is not ideal as it does get quite hot in that area. I would recommend buying an SSD upgrade but has space for plenty of games without. It is basically a tiny fully functioning windows PC

Great for portable gaming battery drains to fast for my liking thinking about upgrading the battery my unit had a problem with overheating sd cards so I put a bigger ssd in it with an adapter but asus had fixed the issue with newer models I have heard just wish they where on top of things with diver updates

Powerful but it doesn’t have good battery life. Love the system but the battery life is a total fun killer.

The amount of things you can do with this is incredible not to mention you can take it on the GO! Runs a little hot at times but a simple search on YouTube (something you can do on this) you can fix that right up! Had to let mine go due to some medical complications and I miss it everyday:(

Works amazingly, this little thing is capable of delivering steady FPS while working in heat and on power. Went on a road trip recently and as you might know, you would get bored if you’re just a passenger so I took my ROG Ally! Thing kept me entertained for 2 hours before it died, delivered 60 FPS constantly with maybe one or two frame drops all while the sun from the window hitting it. I love it, and I feel like it would also be an amazing gift for a young gaming child that would love PC gaming without the commitment and added cost.

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.

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 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.

fantastic product. works and performs just as advertised. only real downside is short battery but that is a known issue and sufficient for most gaming sessions. i not inly use this for games but also for work on the road as a semi laptop replacement. performs perfectly as a regular win 11 device as well. my only real complaint is this should include a 1tb or larger drive. the stanard drive is far to small and i was looking for an upgrade after a week of use.

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.

Its great for what it is! I primarily use it to stream my more powerful gaming pc and PS5 from the couch or bed. However, i can run most games natively albeit with some tweaking if I don't have an internet connection. I will say if you plan to only use the device to stream your gaming pc, do yourself a favor and get the non extreme version. Definitely a better version of the ps portal which is another reason I was even considering such a device.

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!

This little device is a beast. its very nice as it acts as a portable PC as well to hook to the TV for on the go travel entertainment. e.g. great when you are at a hotel and want to hook this up to watch a movie or youtube. the build quality is study and good. the size is perfect, not as bulky as the steam deck.

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.

i was going to buy a steam deck, but have had great experience with asus gear over the years. the ally is no exception. plays all my games at medium settings and great frame rates. combines all the best of a console and a gaming pc in a small portable package. windows isn't the best interface for such a small device, but with a little patience you quickly get familiar with whats needed. a great gaming device.

Wonderful little handheld. Battery life isn't great (you'll see pretty much every other review mention this - just get a battery pack). Performance is great - sound quality is phenomenal and I'm an audiophile so I was blown away by it. Could use some tweaks to the menus - but great. I use mine for emulating and older modded games.

As the title says i love this unit a lot. At first i didnt like it due to the controller not working with some games or other games not wanting to download correctly. I updated the software and bios and 95% of all the problems went away. The battery life isnt the best but like every handheld its kinda expected , i carry a portable charger with me and its not an issue. Highly recommend since it can be used as both a PC and a handheld.

Love my ROG ally. As an older guy the screen is a bit small for me, but I found that using it like a portable game system and connecting it to tv or monitor is awesome. Just as powerful as a notebook but more compact.