Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’ve been using my ROG, & I love it, not enough to say about how much I like it. If I knew how much I like I would have invested in a more expensive one & don’t buy a desktop. The only bad thing is that the fans get too hot & the blow hot air to your fingers sometimes. But that’s not a big deal, also the battery lasts only one our but that’s ok since I’m always connected.i upgraded the ssd to 2tb & the OS to steam OS

Great companion to your Desktop PC to carry over all your PC Games on the go from almost every launcher out there thanks to windows OS. Came with 3 months of XboxGamepass, should be good for upcoming new Xbox games, that was nice! The 1080p Display 120hz is amazing, never experienced any screen tearing whatsoever. Newer games won't really reach 120 but can get to 100 or 60 with proper settings. Older games it can reach 120 and sometimes even higher framerates. the only drawback is the battery, but mainly if I use it for AAA games. Less demanding games would get you more time on battery. Armory crate is quite nice to keep all your games organized even if they're from different launchers. i've been lucky, have had 0 issues with it so far since day 1. Overall if you're new to gaming PC and have never tried it and are looking to get into it, the Ally should help out with that!

Best handheld purchase so far. Having the Steam Deck and loving it, i was skeptical that the Ally would disappoint me just like it disappointed many others. I decided to get extended return window through Best Buy’s premium memberships just to give me time to deliberate between keeping this and getting the Legion Go. … Within The first few days, I had decided to keep it, applied a skin for it, bought accessories for it… I guess I’m keeping it? Running windows (and all its problems) was just familiar and ASUS’ controller software just works. Ive always built my PCs as if they were consoles so I just felt at home using my preferred controller setup. But the biggest perk for Windows is the convenience of games running as they should. Rune Factory 5, on steam deck cannot recognize the controller so to this day it only displays keyboard controls. There will be tweaking software to your liking and customizing, but that is part of the fun (ahem-ulators!!)! All in all, i would have sold my Deck if I really needed to afford this. But since I love quality handheld devices, I would keep them both and use the deck for reliable consistency and have the light and ergonomic Ally for more powerful applications. Battery life does really suck though. It’s good for each normal session but since I usually am playing FFXIV on the tiny thing, expect me to be on it for an extensive amount of time. So i keep a battery pack nearby. I would have enjoyed a second USBC port though! For the charging and a portable ssd or AR glasses. Super easy to change the SSD as well. I had modded in a heat sink for the 2TB SSD i installed. She’s a keeper for me.

On paper, the Asus ROG Ally had all the specs right and it's a beautiful device however on actual application it was a disaster waiting to happen. My experience with it was great at start, everything ran better than on the steam deck but is plaqued by poor battery life, you're at the mercy of windows to handle updates and it's not really optimized for this type of device. The armory create software is buggy and unresponsive at times. It's getting the 1 star rating because it was rushed, there's reports of SD cards burning out and failing due to the heat being produced. Asus didn't really do a good job with planning for heat distribution here and I overheard that I wasn't the only one returning it, that others have as well, which is why you'll see open-box ones on best buy so early on. Sadly I did not want to end up with a $700 brick down the road or with a device that gets nerfed via performance lowering updates just to deal with the heat issues. I can't recommend this device as is. Maybe there's a revision down the line from ASUS but will not help the early adopters that are taking a chance on this system. The accessory that allows for an external GPU is way too overpriced and the power plug that has the HDMI should've honestly been included by default. My hope is Asus takes notes and makes a better device in the future because there is a market for these.

It’s very good. I can run some games perfectly with it. Monster Hunter rise is working very well. And I can run MW3 with over 60fps on 1080p performance mode. Remnant2 is not good. It’s over 30 fps on performance mode. But still working. I’m very happy with it except some downside of it Battery time is short. It lasts only around a hour. And it’s more heavy than I thought. So when I play games on my bed, it hurts my wrists. I tried to find some floor stand for it. But I couldn’t. So I’m considering that I make that on my own. If you want to play games on bed. Legion go could be good choice(it has detachable controller as well) But except that. I like rog ally so far.

I've had this for about a month now, and I have to say I love this little powerhouse. Sure, windows on a handheld is a bit jank, but not having to do a workaround for launchers other than Steam is a slice of heaven. It takes some tweaking to get certain games running at an incredible frame rate, but the support from online communities around this is super helpful, and if there is something you want to do with it, there is probably someone out there who can help you. The battery life if running in the 30w turbo mode is poor, so only use that if you have it plugged in; but for the most part, I have been able to run even cyberpunk at high graphics at the 15w profile. If you are on the fence about getting this or the Steamdeck OLED, if you don't want to be plugged in as much, get the Steamdeck; if you want to have something that just works with launchers other than Steam and works with most mods, get the Ally.

Absolutely the best purchase I've made in gaming since I built my own first pc back in like 2012. This thing amazes me. I have taken this thing on trips recently and used it at other houses in place of my full pc setup - with the help of mouse, keyboard, and screen. This thing seemlessly runs newer games - I have ran Diablo 4, World of warcraft, and Spiderman-remastered on this in both the handheld mode, and desktop mode with a spare 24" 1080p 60 hz monitor. Through the app that helps control it, it is showing me at an average of about 70 fps in most titles - Spiderman remastered is getting around 65 FPS, I have this game preset on their high settings. I was on the fence getting this as I did not know if I would use it much - I have been so blown away that I look for reasons TO use it now as it is such a pleasure. I have probably put over 60 hours of diablo in the past week and a half on this because I have been staying out of town. I couldn't be happier with this product and I am blown away about it's capabilities. If you are on the fence, Just DO IT

TLDR: This device is a love letter for PC Gamers If you're thinking of buying this you need to ask yourself first these four questions: 1. Are you a person who enjoys tinkering with your gadgets to get the most out of it? 2. You don't have the Steam Deck yet? 3. Are you okay to play AAA games in short time bursts (1-2hrs) when mobile? 4. Do you imagine yourself docking this machine to a larger screen for a full PC-like experience? If you answer 'Yes' to all of those questions, then yes you will definitely enjoy the Asus ROG Ally. At its current state, this is "NOT" a Game Console which you can just pick up and play games. The Ally requires tinkering and some PC know-how for it to fully unlock its capabilities. The tinkering part for me was fun and I considered it a part of the unboxing experience. But once you have pressed the right buttons and levers on this thing, you will be blown away by its performance. When docked, this thing pretty much replaced my laptop. Having the capability of being able to play Diablo 4 on my desk with keyboard & mouse and then unplug to continue on the go is an awesome experience.

Really great device, runs games very well considering its a handheld, and it runs even better when plugged into the charger. It does eat up the battery depending on the game you're running though. The controller is the same as an xbox controller with 2 extra customizable buttons in the back, and you can remap the controller for any pc game that doesn't already have controller support or just change the button imputs per individual game if they didnt already. My favorite aspect and sort of the whole reason i bought it however is that it runs windows so you can use other game stores like xbox which syncs your achievements and even progress for xbox play anywhere games like starfield. And with gamepass, you get even more games to play without having to rebuy them on the pc platform. I do recommend buying an ssd to upgrade the stroage as mine was only 500gb, and nowadays that only fits 3 AAA games.

I’ve been playing with the Rog ally for more than a week now I can tell you from a customers perspective it is incredible. The performance is great and most of the bad reviews are about how it is a hassle to set up so I would just ignore the reviews about battery as long as you don’t mind a few frustrating hours updating it. Also, asus is putting new software updates every other day so they are continuing to support it. I ordered on May 11th and was seriously considering canceling my preorder and I am so glad I didn’t. I have a steam deck which I love using and also which I play on but ever since I got the ally I have only been using the ally. The rog ally does come with its cons but in my opinion the pros heavily outweigh the cons. One main thing I agree with the battery life is not great. It is not atrocious but just not fantastic, but I get a good amount of playing time before I have to charge the device and I only play demanding AAA games. If you are reading this and on the fence about buying the rog ally or not I hope some of what I said helps you decide.

Great device, outperforms the steam deck in most of the games, the battery life will get you about 2 hours in the go im performance, but in the con side is a little bit overwhelming to go through the interface with Windows not entire personalized by asus, for reference is like trying to go through windows in a Swicht oled screen. Besides that a great gaming device, Steam’s big picture mode makes it all you need for gamimg.

I have had the Ally for over a month now and enjoy using it almost daily to play my steam, windows, EA, and Epic games anywhere in the house. Performance is great out of the box and ASUS puts out regular updates that help with QoL improvements their software and performance tweaking. Since it runs Windows 11 there was almost no learning curve to getting my games and launchers installed. The device feels great in my hands (better than a Switch in my opinion) and my only concern when playing is how long my battery will last. Fortunately the Ally has a TON of power and performance options that can be used to squeeze out extra FPS or stretch the battery life as far as possible! For example you can turn the power down to 10W and lower the screen resolution to 720p and be able to run a game for 2-2 1/2 hours on battery, or plug it in and run a game at 30W+ at 1080p! The display on the Ally will look great at both resolutions and features 120hz refresh with VRR for a smooth experience even at lower framerates.

The RoG ally exceeded my expectations from it's gaming performance from the quality of the product as a whole very happy with this purchase been able to handle just about anything i play on it running at medium to high settings on 1080p

It’s an awesome device that I had. Plays well and the hand ergonomics are good. I have a couple of handheld devices and this one is a great one especially for the price/sales. It has windows 11 and the hand ergonomics is great, not many handheld devices can say that. One big problem for me tho is that it burnt my sd card (although I believe they have resolved it for some uses and even reimbursed them, but they did take a long time). One easy go around was that I upgraded the device to a 2tb SSD which was extremely easy to do. I do not have the device anymore, as I am using a picture that I didn’t take.

This device is such a game changer for me! I travel often for vacations, go to friends/girlfriends house, ect. It plays AAA title like BO3, MK11, and Elden Ring flawlessly with some setup difficulties. But it plays em great! It also plays Indie games like a charm! The screen quality is amazing, the buttons and joystick feel like good quality, and the fact I can run any game launcher is so nice! There is some bad tho.. The battery life on a game like BO3 with maxed out settings on 1080p is a litttle rough. I get maybe 2 hours on it (But thats still good!). The screen is a fingerprint magnet. After 5 min of going through my settings I had fingerprints allll over it. I carry a screen cleaner with my ROG. Last but probably most important the setup can be a little tedious and hard for newcomers to PC. I feel like Im definitely a above average person with PC knowledge and the setup was still a little bit of a pain. But youtube is your best friend. I would definetly say 10 out of 10 would recommend!

I gotta say the ROG Ally. God, I love this thing. Way better than the Switch for me, no question. Don’t get me wrong, the Switch has its place, but the Ally just hits different. The power you get in such a small device is insane. I can run full PC games on the go, something the Switch just can’t do. The screen is crisp, the refresh rate feels buttery smooth, and the whole experience just feels premium.

Purchased a steam deck right before this unit was announced. I like the steam deck, but did not like the little extra steps that you had to take that the Ally has integrated in the windows OS. Little differemces, but needless to say, I purchased the Ally, and ended up liking it better than the steam deck. Strictly based on personal preference. They're both great units, but the Ally pulls ahead with the little extras, like the slightly better screen resolution, slightly better overall performance when playing the same game on both units. Battery life leaves a lot to be wanted, which takes away from the mobility factor of it, but nothing a battery pack cant fix. Overall, i really like it, so if you can afford the few extra hundred bucks, pick up the Ally instead of the syeam deck.

This thing runs flawlessly, and allows me to play anywhere. I love the comfort of handheld gaming with the power of PC gaming, even handled Skyrim with over 1000 mods! Hands down the best purchase ever.

Ok so this is not a handheld gaming device. It’s a PC with a dedicated controller attached. Going in with that in mind, you won’t be disappointed. The ROG Ally offers great performance. It does take some time to setup and optimize to your preferences. Once you get all that done, this thing is indeed to entertain. My only advice is don’t get this to try and run the newest AAA games at the highest settings possible, you will just fry the hardware running at such high temperatures. Obviously it’s a compact handheld so heat dissipation is not very strong. Fine tuning settings and power draw, you will find that sweet spot between temperature and performance. Emulation on this thing is far better than any other handheld in the market. So far it’s been great, everything works as intended.

This has been a wonderful experience for me to have the opportunity to have both the Steam Deck, and the Asus rog ally. I was so impressed by the Ally that I actually ended up selling my steam deck. The biggest issue I had with the steam deck was game compatibility and ease of side loading other platforms like the Xbox game pass. With the Ally, its the easiest thing in the world because it's running windows. 0 issues running and playing games. My main game I play is Diablo IV and it runs pretty well normal and turbo mode. Yes, the Ally gets very hot, there's a work around at the moment where you can lower the CPU boost and that will decrease the heat significantly, without compromising performance. Like other comments say, the keyboard is a little janky, I agree, but that is more a windows issue than the actual Ally, I'm sure this will be fixed in the future with proper updates for windows, possibly making a more tablet friendly style windows. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase.