The one I ordered from Aliexpress arrived just now (two weeks from China to Brazil, not bad at all). Im really impressed. The build quality is indeed excelent. It fits perfectly, its super comfy to handle and its not overly obtrusive. Loved it. Totally approved.
I pre-ordered the purple one.. and its amazing.. Simply the best case on the market. They overnight shipped it from China to me as well for free. Fit is perfect, comfortable, nice color. 10/10
Love the content your producing around the ally X. I just got one over the holiday weekend, and this video really helped me out! Ended up getting the grip, case, and tempered glass for the screen. Keep it up, man!
Thank you for recommendations. I just got my case yesterday. I thought I made a mistake due to it is not as protective. However, this case is so good. The grip is soooo comfortable. The vent is while open. It virtually did not change or affect the heat evacuation of the machine. The price is unbeatable. It also reserve the design of the rog ally X. For 70 bucks of the kill switch, it make rog ally X look like any other portable gaming console. The stand is soo good. It is super convenient. No need for finicky kick stand. Bánh for the bucks
So I watched this video and the last one one on the Jsux case and I took ur advise and bought myself the grip bundle. And I just wana say ur not wrong! The quality fit and finish of both the cover and case is amazing. Thank you mate, a massive thumbs up from me.
Freaking finally, someone has one of these in hand. I ordered mine like two weeks ago, and it still hasn't shown up, I've been hiding my ally x away when not in use until it arrives. I have heard on reddit that if you don't have the grip and use the edc case, it can turn on the ally x bouncing around inside.
@Watchdog20 I got it this weekend. So far I am really happy with the grip and the edc case. I guess some people feel like the fit is too loose, but I haven't had any issues so far.
I waited a month for a cheap shell to arrive from China, and the fit was so bad it went straight in the bin. I watched your socks video, and it was a little disappointing to see the 'baggy' fit just like the one I'd thrown in the bin. My Skull&Co. shell arrived earlier today, and I agree with everything you've mentioned in the review.. A very well thought out product that is an excellent fit for the Ally X. I will also add that the top and bottom lips fit perfectly over a glass screen protector, and I really like that the back buttons are now nice and recessed in the Skull&Co. case. Thanks for an excellent review.
Great review but still one question sits on my mind: Does this case add more volume/bumpiness in hands (like real xbox controllers), a bit like the skull and co case for the Ally Z1, or does it not really add anything? I was looking for a case that would add much more grip and comfort for the wrists and the palms (and not only textured grips).
Love skull n co. I’ve had their switch grip& case for a long time. Maybe one day I’ll grab this for my x but tbh I’m just enjoying how the device feels in hand. The only thing I’ve thrown on them are these awesome gecko thumb sticks, freaking love how grippy they make the sticks. Cheers ❤
@@VeegovonDOOM So you're telling me you bought a $800+ device and are complaining about price? Other cases are cool, but the killswitch is so good, you would think that the device was manufactured with it on. Very high quality accessory.
@@bitandsparrow165 I found it in armour crate in the wallpapers bit, can't think off the top of my head how to get there, in general maybe? Where the start up videos are, you can download static wallpapers somewhere there and it's in there
ROG Ally X with the Skull & Co Grip case fits in the IVANKY 8-in-1 dock. Vents are not covered in the back. The only minor issue is that the power cord does not have a lot of room to connect to the USB-C port on the top due to the raised clearance. It does still work, though, based on the charging light being illuminated. If you would like a picture of the setup let me know. Edit: I did purchase some Cable Matters USB-C male to female extenders to solve the minor issue above. They should arrive next Monday.
Like others I prefer the grip case design by Skull and Co. I have the grip case for my Steam Deck, Ally, and my Switch OLED. They are the best and of high quality. Last night I received grip case for my Ally X and it was flimsy, thin, and not up to par with their previous grip cases. I am a bit disappointed to be honest. I still use it though as the main functions of adding grip and standing the device are still worthwhile but I so wish that they kept their quality.
Honestly, I think it's down to the device. Let's compare to the Steam Deck since the Switch grips they do aren't the same design. Steam deck is a much bigger device, meaning its grip has more material overall and is also thicker. ALLY X is a smaller device and they've made its grip slightly thinner so the ports are easily accessible and not so cumbersome to hold. Steam deck version has almost zero holes cut into the back, only a small one for the air intake, making the whole thing more structurally integral. ALLY X version has massive holes removed from the back, making it feel flimsier. Steam Deck has much more pronounced horns/hand grips, making its case thicker again and more stable with the integrated stand. ALLY X is less aggressive with its grips, so again less material and less stable standing. Personally, holding both whilst writing this, I'd argue the quality is exactly the same. It's simply design choices made for the smaller ALLY X that leads to it feeling more flimsy & thin. It's all personal preference at the end of the day, I still prefer its minimal design choice!
Be VERY careful which one you order! I accidentally ordered the ally case for my ally x and Skull n Co told me that i would need to buy another one and sell the other! "You're welcome to return it, howerver the shipping fee should be higher, even than the item value. As for this situation, we suggset you sell it locally."
I have Jsaux and the dbrand case. Dbrand is a better fit, more grip, stand is better and the included thumb stick covers are great. I will definatly consider this too though.
Thanks for this video, I love your content. I have been thinking of becoming a member 😊. Also are the links in the description affiliate for you so when I purchase mine you get something? I also had some questions about the ally. I had to cloud recovery a few times cause I got a different ssd and then swapped back and then it messed up the fingerprint scanner so had to reset again, does cloud recovering/factory resetting a few times slow down your drive at all?
My goodness its beautiful ❤. Been waiting on this since before my Ally X even arrived lmao! PS. Wheres your egpu you're building?? I NEED to know how its going lol
Same!! I have no idea why it took them so long to make haha! It is beautiful isn't it, the aesthetics are so sleek. eGPU... was running SO good for 2 weeks... Now it's totally borked. Pretty devastating to be honest! I've spent an insane amount of hours troubleshooting what happened, still not entirely sure. I think my Razer Core V2 enclosure is a dud, sadly. I'll likely see if I can return it through eBay and then build my own but still doing final checks before trying to initiate a return :'(
I have the JSaux one and the top lip just doesn't fit right. So I'm gonna try this one out. I wonder if the front cover from Jsaux fits the skull and co grip case
I had this one for the OG Ally and it was great. I made the mistake of getting the clear one which of course turned yellow after months of usage. If you get one get a colored one , you won't be disappointed. I just ordered one for my X. The JSAUX case is going in the garbage.
You have made me buy several products (my favorite was the Mobapad M6 HD), but this one does not feel right to me. I very much prefer the Killswitch case, though yes, it is much more expensive. Arguably kickstands are better than no kickstands too, personal preference ofc.
wanted to buy, but they dont send to Brazil... they are selling on amazon, but price is moving from 16.99 to around 80 USD, impossible... i was expecting something around 25 USD to send to Brazil
Yeah, I mean at $17 VS $75, I'd sure hope so! Always hear good things about those killswitches. I can't stand flippy stands though and I'm definitely not paying that price myself + any import fees.
@@128KB Its a very good point, its far more expensive, but if your wondering if the build quality is worth it, it absolutely is, the things you complain about the socks one lol are basically perfect on the KS. I have given it a week and will try my skull and co again, PS import shipping was $5
@@treblechamp8455Looks like you have a good understanding of both, What would you go for in terms of comfort and just pure grip for 1-2hours? I can get Skull Co bundle for £30 or the KS with Skin and travel cover for £60 total? I’ll be taking this outside a lot and I don’t want my £800 device to be cracked lol
I kinda think I need this grip case I have another one and the top section just doesn’t fit properly.. it’s very annoying plus I have the S&C carry case anyway so it’ll matchy matchy 😂😂
these will never beat the JSAUX ones , those bad boys slap with also the accessories like the stand and holder for power bank + the cover plate. the JSAUX winss
The one I ordered from Aliexpress arrived just now (two weeks from China to Brazil, not bad at all). Im really impressed. The build quality is indeed excelent. It fits perfectly, its super comfy to handle and its not overly obtrusive. Loved it. Totally approved.
I pre-ordered the purple one.. and its amazing.. Simply the best case on the market. They overnight shipped it from China to me as well for free. Fit is perfect, comfortable, nice color. 10/10
Love the content your producing around the ally X. I just got one over the holiday weekend, and this video really helped me out! Ended up getting the grip, case, and tempered glass for the screen. Keep it up, man!
Thank you for recommendations. I just got my case yesterday. I thought I made a mistake due to it is not as protective. However, this case is so good. The grip is soooo comfortable. The vent is while open. It virtually did not change or affect the heat evacuation of the machine. The price is unbeatable. It also reserve the design of the rog ally X. For 70 bucks of the kill switch, it make rog ally X look like any other portable gaming console. The stand is soo good. It is super convenient. No need for finicky kick stand. Bánh for the bucks
So I watched this video and the last one one on the Jsux case and I took ur advise and bought myself the grip bundle. And I just wana say ur not wrong! The quality fit and finish of both the cover and case is amazing. Thank you mate, a massive thumbs up from me.
Great to hear!
Freaking finally, someone has one of these in hand. I ordered mine like two weeks ago, and it still hasn't shown up, I've been hiding my ally x away when not in use until it arrives. I have heard on reddit that if you don't have the grip and use the edc case, it can turn on the ally x bouncing around inside.
That is a weird issue, but I'm gonna buy both any way
@Watchdog20 I got it this weekend. So far I am really happy with the grip and the edc case. I guess some people feel like the fit is too loose, but I haven't had any issues so far.
@@7MBoosted yea im glad you enjoy it. I've been saving for an ally x for Christmas
@Watchdog20 good on you, I wish you well and hope you get and enjoy an Ally X!
U got me sold man i appreciate the detailed review
I have the green camouflage version. I totally second everything you said, pure quality!
So glad you love it!
I waited a month for a cheap shell to arrive from China, and the fit was so bad it went straight in the bin. I watched your socks video, and it was a little disappointing to see the 'baggy' fit just like the one I'd thrown in the bin. My Skull&Co. shell arrived earlier today, and I agree with everything you've mentioned in the review.. A very well thought out product that is an excellent fit for the Ally X. I will also add that the top and bottom lips fit perfectly over a glass screen protector, and I really like that the back buttons are now nice and recessed in the Skull&Co. case. Thanks for an excellent review.
Great review but still one question sits on my mind:
Does this case add more volume/bumpiness in hands (like real xbox controllers), a bit like the skull and co case for the Ally Z1, or does it not really add anything? I was looking for a case that would add much more grip and comfort for the wrists and the palms (and not only textured grips).
Love skull n co. I’ve had their switch grip& case for a long time. Maybe one day I’ll grab this for my x but tbh I’m just enjoying how the device feels in hand. The only thing I’ve thrown on them are these awesome gecko thumb sticks, freaking love how grippy they make the sticks. Cheers ❤
I have the grey version of this just came yesterday for me after preordering, and I’m liking it so far
just ordered, thanks for the video review! and yes i used your coupon code!
I ordered one with Pale Silver color. Can't wait for product, it is beautiful
Could you test to see if the back button grips work with the jsaux modcase? Thanks man.
Hi, how much does the skull & co case weight? Thanks.
I have exact the same set up and it is just absolutly worth any pennny. 🙂💪
Ordered this today, using your code, love that it doesn't use a kickstand.
I just got the DBRAND Killswitch for the X ....its sooo good. The quality is next level.
It costs double the price of this one, if the one for the Steam Deck is anything to go by
It's a one time investment for many months to come. It's worth it.
@Maedhrossss it's it cost 4 times the price of this one.
@@VeegovonDOOM So you're telling me you bought a $800+ device and are complaining about price? Other cases are cool, but the killswitch is so good, you would think that the device was manufactured with it on. Very high quality accessory.
@@zaofactor i haven't complained about anything
Any suggestions best dock for ally x using this grip case?
Dude what wallpaper are you using on the X? Love it!
@@bitandsparrow165 I found it in armour crate in the wallpapers bit, can't think off the top of my head how to get there, in general maybe? Where the start up videos are, you can download static wallpapers somewhere there and it's in there
the gripcase link is for rog ally. Just want to let you know. thanks for the recommendation!
just ordered this case with your code, you welcome
Does this still fit in the iVANKY docking station? (The 8-in-1)
I have that dock, and my case should be arriving today. Once I get it installed I'll let you know.
ROG Ally X with the Skull & Co Grip case fits in the IVANKY 8-in-1 dock. Vents are not covered in the back. The only minor issue is that the power cord does not have a lot of room to connect to the USB-C port on the top due to the raised clearance. It does still work, though, based on the charging light being illuminated. If you would like a picture of the setup let me know.
Edit: I did purchase some Cable Matters USB-C male to female extenders to solve the minor issue above. They should arrive next Monday.
Like others I prefer the grip case design by Skull and Co. I have the grip case for my Steam Deck, Ally, and my Switch OLED. They are the best and of high quality. Last night I received grip case for my Ally X and it was flimsy, thin, and not up to par with their previous grip cases. I am a bit disappointed to be honest. I still use it though as the main functions of adding grip and standing the device are still worthwhile but I so wish that they kept their quality.
Honestly, I think it's down to the device. Let's compare to the Steam Deck since the Switch grips they do aren't the same design.
Steam deck is a much bigger device, meaning its grip has more material overall and is also thicker. ALLY X is a smaller device and they've made its grip slightly thinner so the ports are easily accessible and not so cumbersome to hold. Steam deck version has almost zero holes cut into the back, only a small one for the air intake, making the whole thing more structurally integral. ALLY X version has massive holes removed from the back, making it feel flimsier. Steam Deck has much more pronounced horns/hand grips, making its case thicker again and more stable with the integrated stand. ALLY X is less aggressive with its grips, so again less material and less stable standing.
Personally, holding both whilst writing this, I'd argue the quality is exactly the same. It's simply design choices made for the smaller ALLY X that leads to it feeling more flimsy & thin. It's all personal preference at the end of the day, I still prefer its minimal design choice!
Be VERY careful which one you order! I accidentally ordered the ally case for my ally x and Skull n Co told me that i would need to buy another one and sell the other!
"You're welcome to return it, howerver the shipping fee should be higher, even than the item value. As for this situation, we suggset you sell it locally."
How do you get the lights on the joysticks to look like that?
How do you remove the back paddle covers?
Really hope they have a cover for this
I have Jsaux and the dbrand case. Dbrand is a better fit, more grip, stand is better and the included thumb stick covers are great. I will definatly consider this too though.
looks great! although with my case I gotta have a kick stand, and for that reason I went with the dbbrand 😅
I got the case yea verry grippy but top part super easy to takeoff
Does the dbrand its snug fit?
Thanks for this video, I love your content. I have been thinking of becoming a member 😊. Also are the links in the description affiliate for you so when I purchase mine you get something? I also had some questions about the ally. I had to cloud recovery a few times cause I got a different ssd and then swapped back and then it messed up the fingerprint scanner so had to reset again, does cloud recovering/factory resetting a few times slow down your drive at all?
My goodness its beautiful ❤. Been waiting on this since before my Ally X even arrived lmao!
PS. Wheres your egpu you're building?? I NEED to know how its going lol
Same!! I have no idea why it took them so long to make haha! It is beautiful isn't it, the aesthetics are so sleek.
eGPU... was running SO good for 2 weeks... Now it's totally borked. Pretty devastating to be honest! I've spent an insane amount of hours troubleshooting what happened, still not entirely sure. I think my Razer Core V2 enclosure is a dud, sadly. I'll likely see if I can return it through eBay and then build my own but still doing final checks before trying to initiate a return :'(
I have the JSaux one and the top lip just doesn't fit right. So I'm gonna try this one out. I wonder if the front cover from Jsaux fits the skull and co grip case
Try it, I read that it does fit
i have this case on my steamdeck and my ally and i use the front cover of the jsaux case for more protection
Does it fit with the skull n co case
Is this better or killswitch 128kb?
So... No space for the charger?
What r u on about? There are cutouts for the charging ports
I had this one for the OG Ally and it was great. I made the mistake of getting the clear one which of course turned yellow after months of usage. If you get one get a colored one , you won't be disappointed. I just ordered one for my X. The JSAUX case is going in the garbage.
What code is can use it
Does these back paddle enhancements fits on the rog ally z1 extreme, the previous model of the X?
They're different
You have made me buy several products (my favorite was the Mobapad M6 HD), but this one does not feel right to me. I very much prefer the Killswitch case, though yes, it is much more expensive. Arguably kickstands are better than no kickstands too, personal preference ofc.
I got it, i love it!
So glad you love it too!
Had this grip case for my ally x returned it because top and sides is loose for my liking ...
Hell yh andy, can't wait for your discord so we can chat with the wider community of 128kb 😍😍😍
wanted to buy, but they dont send to Brazil... they are selling on amazon, but price is moving from 16.99 to around 80 USD, impossible... i was expecting something around 25 USD to send to Brazil
Still waiting for mine :(
"I'm going to stroke this" hehehe diabolical,
Great review.
D Brand case is ultimate for ROG Ally x I have it and amazing would recommend highly over this one
Yeah I bought that one. It's excellent
DBrand is cringe. their cringey marketing is enough for me to realize they are bullshit pricing
Hell no the cutout doesnt even make sense. This has a much better design than Dbrand.
It sounded like skull and co wanted you to buy one first and then send you one for more marketing lol
Have this and the killswitch and the killswitch is so much better
Yeah, I mean at $17 VS $75, I'd sure hope so! Always hear good things about those killswitches. I can't stand flippy stands though and I'm definitely not paying that price myself + any import fees.
@@128KB Its a very good point, its far more expensive, but if your wondering if the build quality is worth it, it absolutely is, the things you complain about the socks one lol are basically perfect on the KS. I have given it a week and will try my skull and co again, PS import shipping was $5
@@treblechamp8455Looks like you have a good understanding of both, What would you go for in terms of comfort and just pure grip for 1-2hours? I can get Skull Co bundle for £30 or the KS with Skin and travel cover for £60 total? I’ll be taking this outside a lot and I don’t want my £800 device to be cracked lol
How do you find your Discord
right now it's only open to channel members. *but* really soon it'll be opening up to public.
I got it as well after using one for my original Ally and while i do like it, the quality is a lot worse than the original Ally one.
I kinda think I need this grip case I have another one and the top section just doesn’t fit properly.. it’s very annoying plus I have the S&C carry case anyway so it’ll matchy matchy 😂😂
Had this one for my OG Ally have to say it was solid not as cheap as it looks. Getting it for the X.
these will never beat the JSAUX ones , those bad boys slap with also the accessories like the stand and holder for power bank + the cover plate. the JSAUX winss
So what youre telling me is, jsucks?! 😂
hahahaha
having trouble finding ur discord
right now it's only open to channel members either here or from the @128kbpodcast BUT we will be making some of it open to public soon.
nah - i dont like the grip at the top looks like no protection around triggers - I prefer others. thanks for review
Are you a werewolf? Why do you need to protection around triggers whilst gaming?
The gripcase aint grippin 😂
No Kickstand, not for me.
it can stand without a kickstand
The best case is the one that fits the next Gen graphics model coming out.
D brand or nothing