ASUS Launches the ROG Ally, Its First PC Handheld
Priced at $699 USD.
ASUS has officially launched its all-new ROG Ally handheld gaming PC. While designed for players to take on the road, the handheld can also plug into an external GPU for a desktop experience and a monitor/TV and auxiliary controllers for multiplayer.
In terms of basic specs, the ROG Ally runs an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor and features a 7” 1920 x 1080 LCD display boasting a 120 Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium support. The touchscreen is said to be the best on the market, topping that of the Nintendo Switch OLED. The configuration includes the standard two joysticks, D-pad, and XABY keys on the front, with additional triggers and paddles on the top and back of the device.
The ROG Ally is fully compatible with the main gaming platforms including Steam, Xbox Game Pass, Epic, GOG, and more. Benchmark speeds include 40-60 FPS for Cyberpunk 2077, 85 FPS for NBA 2K23, and 150-180 FPS for League of Legends. While battery life leaves much to desired with 2 hours max for heavy gaming, the device weighs in at just 608 grams with an impressive 500 nits of max brightness.
The ASUS ROG Ally is now available at ASUS dealers worldwide for $699 USD. Watch the full run-through video below.
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