Hi Russ, amazing video, thanks for featuring us! Just a quick couple of notes: 1) Allymate is on sale right now for Prime day ending today for 20% off! 2) The grip will be available as soon as the injection mold is complete, which will take a couple more weeks. I can offer the 3D printed files earlier essentially because they have no manufacturing lead time!
@@thegameksk Yes, the grip will be available by itself, so you won't need to buy another bundle in case you already had it for your Steam Deck or printed other accessories
I mounted mine lower than the vents. Since it's so low, I flip the kickstand upside-down and it works well. The power bank doesn't obstruct the vents as a result and I can us the power bank as a makeshift kickstand when it's mounted.
For the battery bank, remember that anything taken on the plane can't be over 100wh, so the max would be around 25600 mah As far as i know. Edit: as noted by the comment, the specific would be 26800mah rather than 25600mah
ROG Ally supporters will be seeing nothing but negativity about their chosen system at the moment so I'm sure they will appreciate this video as a refreshing break from the trend.
I use 3M brand Command Picture Hanging Strips that have velcro on one side and non-destructive adhesive on the other side. I adhere one strip directly on the Ally and another strip to a small USB-C dock then velcro the two together! Works like a charm and costs $3.19 for a pack of 14 sets. If the adhesive ever starts to weaken you can easily peel off the old strip and quickly apply a new one! Voila!! And the strips are rated for up to 16 lbs. So you could probably stick a battery to the back of the Ally using this method too.
I just got the Skull & Co Rog Ally bundle, wow what a difference the grip makes and a nice hard shell case to boot. The grip also will sit on your desk at a slight angle, not as good as a kick stand but surprisingly steady. The grip could be a bit wide for some docks but it fits my ugreen steam deck dock perfectly.
I think I would prefer something like the NEWQ Steam Deck clip dock so that I can have the ports and a kickstand at the same time. Hopefully they make a version for the Ally.
I have the same Anker battery pack and it is super convenient to have. It charges up my SD super quick it has plenty juice left after doing that. and it can charge itself quick too if you plug it to a 65w charger. It is the best investment for travelling with your portable handheld PC.
i dont get the point to attach battery on device you can "just" plug cable and keep battery on pocket or on knees light and effective but i want to understand
This would be better and it's what I do. If I'm sitting down I just put the battery bank next to me. This would just add weight and the cables would get in the way.
If you get a short cable that runs directly from the device to the battery with little slack, you retain the wireless feeling. It's still a handheld that you can move around easily. I have kids so I often have to set down what I'm playing to help them with something. Having it all in one self contained package is convenient for me.
Maybe I am just the oddball here, but I see absolutely no reason to attach a batterypack to the Steam Deck or the ROG Ally. It weighs the device down, and I can't see a scenario where it would actually make sense. I find myself not walking around with the device outside, Especially since PC games are often better adapted for longer sit-down-and-play-sessions. So I end up using it while on the couch, office chair+desk, outdoor hammock or well, on the train. But in all of those cases I would just have the batterypack separated with a decently long usb-c cable instead. If I'm on the train there's usually 220V charging (Europe), but otherwise I have the battery pack in a backpack. That way I don't add any extra weight to the device. Can someone enlighten me in which scenarios you need to attach the battery pack to the device itself? 🤷♂ I do see a lot of use for the deckMATE however, the kickstand is nice, as well as VESA/Wall-mounting, and due to the lack of IO on the device itself, (HDMI, USB etc) I could see the use of attaching small and light "docking station" as well. But none of those things will be weighing the device down.
Awesome video as always! Are you planning to do a video on the minisforum 790 pro? I've been waiting. I got one on the way but was hoping you did a video since emulation is my main reason for getting it 😅
@@RetroGameCorps awesome! High hopes on it. Thanks! I found you two weeks ago and watched tons of your videos. Your genuinely the only reviewer I've ever watched that I've actually enjoyed watching. Keep up the good work!
Good video with a lot of great info about the product. I am a little wary of applying something with that strong of an adhesive on the back of my Ally (it looks to be something like a 3M VHB tape adhesive, which is very strong but is a bear to remove) although with some dental floss and lots of careful labor I would think it could be removed if needed. Hopefully they will sell the grip version for folks who want to use their products but do not want to adhere things to the case.
Russ, buddy, pal... this box already has enough heat issues, especially with the SD card... is it wise to cover up ANY of the vents especially on that side?
I ended up buying a handful of Deck Mate adhesive parts, but I have yet install anything. I can't decide between if I wanna use my external SSD or my power bank.
dud I know it was just for show but the way you mounted that battery is just bad having it with the port up would of been better I you could use the large one too
Battery banks are way too heavy to mount to the back. I tried it once and it made the device unusable. You're better off just keeping the battery bank next to you and plugging it in. 😂
@@yummiermussel5331 that's true, but the bulk of these things is just not convenient. I wish more of these handhelds did a nintendo switch style kickstand. Or someone made a stick on version
@@PantsaBear No dude - I just want to be able to directly boot into desktop mode on Steam Deck. Nothing to do with ROG Ally. I use desktop mode a lot so it's annoying to keep switching and no I don't want to leave my Deck in sleep mode all the time.
So this universal adapter that stick to the back can be use with any other gaming PC handheld? Can anyone recommend any good powerbank that can be use with win 3? Maybe I want to do something like this, stick a powerbank at the back of win 3
Hi Russ, amazing video, thanks for featuring us! Just a quick couple of notes:
1) Allymate is on sale right now for Prime day ending today for 20% off!
2) The grip will be available as soon as the injection mold is complete, which will take a couple more weeks. I can offer the 3D printed files earlier essentially because they have no manufacturing lead time!
Are you going to just sell the grip? I had someone 3d print the grip and if any weight is put on the back the grip doesn't stay attached to the Ally.
Thanks for the info!
Do you have a link for the Amazon Prime sale? It's not on Amazon when I just searched, and it's $49 on your website.
@@thegameksk Yes, the grip will be available by itself, so you won't need to buy another bundle in case you already had it for your Steam Deck or printed other accessories
@@Avalanch3nyeah I can’t find it either
I mounted mine lower than the vents. Since it's so low, I flip the kickstand upside-down and it works well. The power bank doesn't obstruct the vents as a result and I can us the power bank as a makeshift kickstand when it's mounted.
yeah thats what i will do with mine. what battery pack you using?
Good idea!
@@PandorusFightStick Baseus 65watt 20000mah
I can't believe you onehanded that monstrous 8bitdo controller so nonchalantly.
We are really in the golden age of handheld gaming 💯
Doing stuff like this reminds me of the GameBoy days 😂
For the battery bank, remember that anything taken on the plane can't be over 100wh, so the max would be around 25600 mah As far as i know.
Edit: as noted by the comment, the specific would be 26800mah rather than 25600mah
I took a 26800mAh which is 99.16Wh never had issues
@@FordManLife94this is why this spec exists
I did 50,000mah
@@FordManLife94 oh mb it's 26800 mah then. Probably just i see 25600 mah more.
Thanks for the note, I've added some clarification to the video description.
ROG Ally supporters will be seeing nothing but negativity about their chosen system at the moment so I'm sure they will appreciate this video as a refreshing break from the trend.
oh my god thanks! i need this. i didn't know these existed
I use 3M brand Command Picture Hanging Strips that have velcro on one side and non-destructive adhesive on the other side. I adhere one strip directly on the Ally and another strip to a small USB-C dock then velcro the two together! Works like a charm and costs $3.19 for a pack of 14 sets. If the adhesive ever starts to weaken you can easily peel off the old strip and quickly apply a new one! Voila!! And the strips are rated for up to 16 lbs. So you could probably stick a battery to the back of the Ally using this method too.
Can also use the Vesa mount to mount the ally to the back of the monitor I believe like how people mount mini PCs to their monitors
I just got the Skull & Co Rog Ally bundle, wow what a difference the grip makes and a nice hard shell case to boot. The grip also will sit on your desk at a slight angle, not as good as a kick stand but surprisingly steady. The grip could be a bit wide for some docks but it fits my ugreen steam deck dock perfectly.
Has the same problem as the steam deck version. The spring and locking mechanism is sub-par and it will pop off if bumped in a certain manner.
I think I would prefer something like the NEWQ Steam Deck clip dock so that I can have the ports and a kickstand at the same time. Hopefully they make a version for the Ally.
you mount the Allymate at the center. When you mount any battery, it will impede airflow from the already hot operating ROG Ally.
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Wait, wait, wait...Russ finds something intimidating, those are words I never thought I would hear on this channel :p
I'd just get some 3M dual lock and call it a day lol, that stuff is amazing! It's like Velcro but SUPER STRONG. That kickstand is pretty sweet though.
I have the same Anker battery pack and it is super convenient to have. It charges up my SD super quick it has plenty juice left after doing that. and it can charge itself quick too if you plug it to a 65w charger. It is the best investment for travelling with your portable handheld PC.
Agreed, I love that Anker pack, just not a great example to strap to the back of my devices because it's a little long :)
i dont get the point to attach battery on device you can "just" plug cable and keep battery on pocket or on knees
light and effective but i want to understand
This would be better and it's what I do. If I'm sitting down I just put the battery bank next to me. This would just add weight and the cables would get in the way.
If you get a short cable that runs directly from the device to the battery with little slack, you retain the wireless feeling. It's still a handheld that you can move around easily.
I have kids so I often have to set down what I'm playing to help them with something. Having it all in one self contained package is convenient for me.
@@nwsmith9 Have you tried to play with a massive battery bank attached to the ally? Just get a longer cable. 😂
Holly cow!
1100 KG!!!! That's incredibly heavy xd
We used to get batteries shipped to us in Hawaii until the Note 7.
I usually just order on eBay now.
Maybe I am just the oddball here, but I see absolutely no reason to attach a batterypack to the Steam Deck or the ROG Ally. It weighs the device down, and I can't see a scenario where it would actually make sense. I find myself not walking around with the device outside, Especially since PC games are often better adapted for longer sit-down-and-play-sessions. So I end up using it while on the couch, office chair+desk, outdoor hammock or well, on the train. But in all of those cases I would just have the batterypack separated with a decently long usb-c cable instead. If I'm on the train there's usually 220V charging (Europe), but otherwise I have the battery pack in a backpack. That way I don't add any extra weight to the device. Can someone enlighten me in which scenarios you need to attach the battery pack to the device itself? 🤷♂
I do see a lot of use for the deckMATE however, the kickstand is nice, as well as VESA/Wall-mounting, and due to the lack of IO on the device itself, (HDMI, USB etc) I could see the use of attaching small and light "docking station" as well. But none of those things will be weighing the device down.
Awesome video as always! Are you planning to do a video on the minisforum 790 pro? I've been waiting. I got one on the way but was hoping you did a video since emulation is my main reason for getting it 😅
Yes, the UM790 video should be coming out this weekend :)
@@RetroGameCorps awesome! High hopes on it. Thanks! I found you two weeks ago and watched tons of your videos. Your genuinely the only reviewer I've ever watched that I've actually enjoyed watching. Keep up the good work!
Good video with a lot of great info about the product. I am a little wary of applying something with that strong of an adhesive on the back of my Ally (it looks to be something like a 3M VHB tape adhesive, which is very strong but is a bear to remove) although with some dental floss and lots of careful labor I would think it could be removed if needed. Hopefully they will sell the grip version for folks who want to use their products but do not want to adhere things to the case.
Hi, yes a grip is in the works, so we should see that soon. Removing the adhesive it pretty easy with a little alcohol and dental floss!
Hey Russ, could you please make a page on your site with your current recommend handhelds? There are too many options these days. Thanks
Russ, buddy, pal... this box already has enough heat issues, especially with the SD card... is it wise to cover up ANY of the vents especially on that side?
The adapter and the puck doesn’t really cover up the back vents and the air gets out through the top vents not the back
Incoming air is being restricted.... Less in less out...
Couldn’t you install horizontally for the power bank?
I feel like I just want the essential bundle in white. Or when dbrand comes out with a black case/skin, then I can just get the essential bundle.
Got one and the adhesive already failed and popped out.
I ended up buying a handful of Deck Mate adhesive parts, but I have yet install anything. I can't decide between if I wanna use my external SSD or my power bank.
65watts powerbank cant run 30w turbo instead 25w
dud I know it was just for show but the way you mounted that battery is just bad having it with the port up would of been better I you could use the large one too
Live in Hawaii! Ohana!
Battery banks are way too heavy to mount to the back. I tried it once and it made the device unusable. You're better off just keeping the battery bank next to you and plugging it in. 😂
Have you had new camera its seems clearer and sharper
damn, they cant get batteries shipped there ?
never knew that
Will it be removable once the rog Ally 2 is out and you sell it?
Product page is now 404 😢
If you only want a kickstand dont buy this bulky thing, buy the esr phone kickstand.
I did but it doesn't offer the different angles just for everyone to know. It's a great little kickstand however, just limited compared to this.
@@yummiermussel5331 that's true, but the bulk of these things is just not convenient. I wish more of these handhelds did a nintendo switch style kickstand. Or someone made a stick on version
what is the name of games at the end ?
I want an official way to boot into desktop mode on Deck ;_;
It is 2 clicks away, what are you talking about?
@@Diabl0pl Yes, 2 clicks away. I want to boot straight into desktop mode.
@@APEXGuerilla What do you mean? Are you talking about Armory Crate booting up first? Because you can disable that
@@PantsaBear No dude - I just want to be able to directly boot into desktop mode on Steam Deck. Nothing to do with ROG Ally.
I use desktop mode a lot so it's annoying to keep switching and no I don't want to leave my Deck in sleep mode all the time.
What happen to your right hand?
Psst. It's on sale for Prime Day.
Hm 👀
i bought an anker 737 on prime day but i think its too heavy for this lol
The adapter needs micro SD card holders.
So this universal adapter that stick to the back can be use with any other gaming PC handheld? Can anyone recommend any good powerbank that can be use with win 3? Maybe I want to do something like this, stick a powerbank at the back of win 3
1100kg and he's just whipping it around. Bruv you gotta get into strongman 🤣😜
what carrying bag was that ?
"Drywall adapters"
Is there any good clear cases out
Or any cases
Something really heavy lol
No thanks, I'll just wait for a case with a kickstand and use a charging cable.
Sucks to live in Hawaii huh? Lol.
Why are you pronouncing Allymate like that 😅
First of all your very beautifull and handsome luv u and kiss ur lips realy i forget rog ally and only watching u❤
Is there an external ssd that would attach to this?