Customer Ratings & Reviews

Overall it's a great little handheld pc. Some games work out of the box, with little to no changes in settings. Some games you have to constantly tweak to find the sweet spot to run them, especially on battery power. It's not perfect, but it works and does show potential

This is a great device for on the go. It can handle quite well with newer games! Highly recommend!

This is a great product, being able to game on the go and play triple AAA titles anywhere you are is just amazing!

I've been using this every day since I got it, the only down side is the battery but I replaced mine with a bigger one so now it's perfect

It was a great gaming machine. But battery was disappointing.

This console REALLY needs an extra heatsink, because it will get VERY hot on the back while its in Turbo Mode, and the only way to get higher than 30fps is to be in Turbo Mode. Works great for being a portable windows device, but many of the higher end games will only run at 60fps if you keep the resolution at 720p.

Incredibly happy with the ally. Its a cross between a laptop and a gaming tablet. Its very obviously geared towards PC gamers, so if you arent familiar with steam or windows gaming, it'll be a little difficult as its not made like a nintendo switch. If youre willing to put the effort in to learn it, its an awesome handheld that you can also use as a mobile PC if you connect a wireless keyboard and mouse.

This thing is amazing. Im always on the go and barely have the time to game on my pc anymore. This is the perfect console for me. Now it may not be for you as this is windows 11 and its got bugs and issues (sd card error, updates, etc etc) but if your not scared of a few bugs and are willing to put in the effort, this is a perfect device for on the go gaming. Just make sure you know what you are getting into

It is a great gaming machine overall. I was EXTREMELY reluctant to buy it because I absolutely did not want to deal with Windows and all of the challenges, bugs, tinkering, etc. that comes with it. For that reason, I was much more interested in the Steam Deck. However, since getting this, I have actually not had any problems with Windows. It has been smooth sailing in that regard, surprisingly. There were a lot of updates at first, but that was fine. Overall, I am happy with the device. BUT, there is one HUGE caveat. There is a big issue with the microSD card reader and as of now (September 2023), the issue still has not been fixed. Basically the SD card slot is unusable for a lot of people. One of the features of the device simply doesn't work at all and that is unfair to consumers. People have found workarounds and that's great, but consumers should not have to do that. Promised features of devices should actually work. This is not asking too much. So, I cannot give it a 5 star review while this issue persists for so many users.

I have been loving my ally so far. Runs all my games with no issues. Great for someone who is on the go or wants to relax in bed.

The ROG Ally is a great handheld device running windows. Decent Battery Life, amazing screen. Lightweight and incredibly portable.

Absolutely loving it cuz I'm able to play some of my favorite games on the go or on the big screen if I needed to that normally you can't do on other devices.

Can run red dead redmeption 2 at native resolutin and combination of medium/high (with ultra textures) at 60 fps in performance mode. Also enjoying diablo 4 at 60+ fps in my desired settings… windows can be a pain, and the software is new.. so you kind of need to be patient.. but the support is there and I believe the device will only get better with time. Havent ran into any issues that resukts in unplayable gaming, just need to learn how to operate it while its in the early stages. Excired for the future of the ally

Pros +powerful gaming handheld +can multitask while gaming +cool looking and decent ergonomics +can run emulators like a boss +can play pc games 1080p (30fps on AAA) Cons -software a bit buggy and awkward at first but might get fixed -windows might not be for everyone -not a full console experience like the psp , ps vita or nintendo switch -still needs software updates since its a bit of mess

Overall a nice device. Lower rating is due to the fact that windows on a handheld is really not fun. It’s not designed for a handheld touchscreen. Build quality is solid. Fan noise is ok on 15-18w but at 25w gets a bit loud. Screen is fantastic. Performance is great at 30w plugged in.

Where do you go to demo and play the best handheld gaming device? Best Buy every day of the week! Love the device and trying it out before buying.

Love the thought process overall of the device, and well executed. The only issue is the battery life. I am still using it for both work and entertainment, regardless of me having to charge it if i play “Cyberpunk 2077” or “Baldur’s Gate 3”. Good battery life if you are playing older gen games like “Persona 5” or “Final Fantasy XV”.

In great condition works like new and awesome handheld love being able to play games away from my pc!

This has gotten much better since release. The updates helped with performance and now it turns on and you can just play. Runs games very well and medium settings. I'm very impressed with the hardware and screen. I wish it had quick resume like the Steam Deck. Hopefully it'll be added in a future update.

This thing is powerful and a joy. Only bummer is battery life but well worth the trade off for power.