Customer Ratings & Reviews

Best handheld PC I've owned so far, better than the Steam Deck. Great connection to peripherals, Windows based operating system allows me to download more than just Steam. Can run Ubisoft and Blizzard clients as well as Epic Games store with no issue. Graphics are one of the bright spots on this device, you're not looking at setting all the settings to HIGH or ULTRA, however for the size and screen they'll deliver a punch. The screen is one of the best things about this device. High refresh rate, increased brightness and easy of use allow it to make gaming very easy.

This product has been one of my favorite purchases I've made in the last few years. Although there is heavy competition amongst MSI and Lenovo, such as the claw for example, it has been a pleasing experience. As long as you are willing to make small compromises dependent upon the game you play, (fps, resolution, etc.) it will play whatever title you throw at it as well as AAA games. The User interface is much better in comparison to its rivals. You can find one likely in open box condition, although you should run a full diagnostic test on the model(double check the analog sticks, as they diagnostic won't show up whether or not they work well), as well as buy hall effect joy sticks and a great dock and/or skin for the device for a better long run experience. I recieved a defective unit my first purchase and a death in the family around the time of purchase, and my local BestBuy manager gave me a new model after signing up for membership even though it was an item purchased beforehand. He worked with me very well on this and was very understanding. Know you will make small compromises here and there when buying this and only game for up to 3-4 hrs without a power source. However, if you go into it eyes-open it can replace your PS4, PS5, Steam Deck, and PS Portal. Its a wonderful device. However, you should definitely educate yourself on the basics of gaming computers beforehand. This was my entry into the gaming community, and I am already shopping for the laptop to pair it with. Definitely consider the BestBuy Plus membership for $50/year, as it is a godsend being able to purchase open box items with a 60 day warranty. You wont regret it. Just remember, THIS IS NOT A NINTENDO SWITCH OR XBOX, it is a portable(and powerful) gaming laptop configured in the manner of a controller.

Power little PC, plays all my games with no issues. Speakers are great, display is clear and bright. Battery needs to be improved.

I own all 3 current consoles generations and can say this is my go to now. When the wife is on the TV I can remote play PS5 just as well as the ps portal, play any Xbox gamepass game either native if it has a PC Version or stream from Xbox Cloud if not the the emulation is untouched. I've been revisiting the Gamecube and PS3 just awsome. Then you always have your steam collection using the steam hardware so this is also basically a steamdeck but much stronger.the only problem is the Battery life but I'm around a plug in our car plug at most times. You can use a laptop battery bank also to keep your game going.

Honestly what i expected, only handheld I’ve had gas been the switch lite and considering this is more powerful the battery life is understandable. It’s not perfect and you will need to tweak settings and or be close to a true power source. With the current updates that were released (12/21/2023) it has tremendously helped games like CyberPunk 2077, Horizon Zero Dawn, etc run more smoothly in the 15w option while not killing the battery within 1.5 hour . Pushing about 1.75/2.5 hours in total now.

It's a very powerful handheld pc . It plays everything you throw at it , but there is work involved especially setting it up over 2 weeks later im still fine tuning everything. If you don't likw to tinker this handheld isnt for you . Also my sd reader quite working but my micro sd works on the charging dock ( sold separately) with micro usb adapter . I think it's a design flaw where they put the sd reader . Other than that i love this thing with a 2 tb 2230 ssd m.2 gen 4 its worth upgrading but then your up around 900$ after taxes on hanheld then 110 for 1tb micro plus 220 for 3 year geek protection. I got arou d 12000 wrapped in this thing but i am happy. It's not for everyone i work away from home a week at a time .

The Ally is as cool as it looks. Running windows was a huge plus for me as I’m not as comfortable working with Linux. It does run games a lot better than the Steamdeck, but you have to realize it draws a lot more power to do so. Playing non demanding games: perfect, the battery will last a few hours for sure. Playing triple A games however… expect about an hour (or a little less) of solid gaming before your battery is dead. I usually play plugged in, whether it be the included charger or a battery pack, but I guess I was hoping for a bit more with the battery life.

Works great, good quality, and plays an array of games with its great processing power. I do wish the battery lasted a bit longer though. I feel like I have to keep it plugged in for it to really be effective.

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 design, right size and weight. Performance better than I expected. Windows is not the best OS for this form factor but with Xreal glasses and Bluetooth keyboard this becomes a very decent desktop computer. For retro gaming this is a perfect platform. Emudeck handles most of the heavy lifting. Battery life could have been better but I am more than happy especially since I carry a 65W batter pack with me which doubles the play time.

This is a great device as long as you know what you're doing. For example, you will likely need to adjust the VRAM allocated to the GPU and if you want to access the gyro functionality, you will have to use a third party program like HandHeld Companion. There is no dedicated interface like on the Steam Deck, but you can work around this by using Steam big picture (I wouldnt recommend using Armoury Crate to launch games). It is, however, a very powerful device and will run your games great, albeit on a short battery life.

As a Day 1 buyer i can say ive been having alot of fun using the Asus Ally. Its a great device to have if you're a on the go gamer and might not have the time or luxury to sit down at home and unwind for a bit. The Ally has its flaws with Battery Life and the Micro SD slot, ill admit. My only gripe with the Ally is obviously the Battery Life, but thats expected on how much performance you can get out of it. I know most people just want to pick up the gaming device and have a smooth gaming experience which you absolutely can, it just takes a little more tinkering around with settings to get your preferred setup. Needless to say the Asus ally is a great product for both Casual and Hardcore gamers.

Despite the poor battery life with the ROG Ally, it actually performs really well with modern AAA games. I've played a number of hardware heavy games on it, and all of them played well so far. The only con that Ive had personally would be the lack of a track pad, however it's not a huge negative. The setup for the ROG Ally was a but of hassel as I wasnt able to use the keyboard as it was a requirement to configure my wifi. Despite that, I was able to find a solution online which told me hold one of the mappable buttons on the back of the ally, while pressing up on the dpad to being it up. The ROG Ally has been great since its purchase and I enjoy it.

I bought this for my fiancée and he absolutely loves it! Battery life isn’t the best but this thing is so fast and runs all his games perfectly. Very good quality, happy with my purchase.

Asus is known for its bad QC so each unit is different. I got a unit with no flaws from the factory. Screen is clear and crisp for a lcd screeen. Speakers are nice and loud. Downaloding games is easy cuz its laptop essentially. Set up is a mess and a lot of work. Keyboard doesnt pop up so you maybe need a usb c keyboard to get set up going. Bios and updates are not consistent so performance maybe dip or be affected. Games do play well once you get them up and running. Its not a great device but it is good. Don’t expect a gaming console expect a flawed gaming laptop.

I purchased the Asus ROG Ally from Best Buy last year, and it's exceeded my expectations. This compact powerhouse handles everything I throw at it, playing all the games I usually run on my gaming rig without missing a beat. The portability is fantastic for on-the-go gaming, and the performance is top-notch. I'm thoroughly satisfied with it and would highly recommend it to any gamer looking for a mobile gaming solution!

I dig it. Has heat issues but performance has been great. Windows 11 is a drag in this format, but it is doable. Battery goes fast so use a plug!

I've had the ROG ally for about a month now and it's been a very good device for taking my PC games on the go. It's very portable not too heavy and I actually like the thumbsticks on this compared to other devices. Some games I play on the ROG ally are destiny 2 , Titan fall 2, Skyrim, assassin's creed Odyssey, shovel knighr, and Warframe and it runs these games really well. It's easy to log into Windows with the fingerprint sensor and the speakers are really good quality. The thumbsticks are also good for first person shooter games and overall this is one of the best handheld PC's on the market when it comes to performance.

I've been using the ASUS ROG Ally for a few weeks now, and I'm really impressed with it. It's a great handheld gaming device that offers a lot of features and performance for the price. The Ally has a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 6800U processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, which can handle even the most demanding games at high settings. The 120Hz display is also very smooth and responsive. I also like the Ally's design. It's well-built and comfortable to hold. The controls are responsive and accurate. Overall, I think the ASUS ROG Ally is a great handheld gaming device. It's a great option for gamers who want a powerful and portable gaming system.

There's no doubt this machine is the more powerful of the recent pc handhelds. That power does come at a cost and that's the battery life. If you don't mind carrying the charger around it's not a big issue but it does get considerably less battery life vs steam deck and MSIs handheld. It runs smooth though, powerful enough to play games like destiny 2 at a decent frame rate. Games like genshin impact fun flawlessly with no fps issues. Palworld ran pretty well as well. If you're ok with sacificing the battery life for more power than definitely pick up a rog ally.