Is The ASUS ROG Ally The XBOX Handheld Of Our DREAMS?!

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  • Video sponsored by AMD. ASUS ROG Ally provided by AMD.
    As we enjoy a bit of a handheld gaming renaissance, many have turned their attention to the newest competitor on the market: the ASUS ROG Ally. A super beefy handheld capable of running modern games as 1080p 60 FPS with an impressive screen. I've had my hands on one for over a month now and am ready to talk a bit about my time with it. Let's see how it stacks up!
    #Ryzen #RDNA3 #ROGAlly #ad

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  • @DanXcel
    @DanXcel ปีที่แล้ว +85

    The ROG Ally is the closest thing to an Xbox handheld in 2023. Being able to play native Xbox games (PC version) on the go has always been a dream of mine. Also, the Ally has made me appreciate Xbox Play Anywhere titles more than ever before. It’s not a perfect device but I would highly recommend it.

    • @JustMikeBro
      @JustMikeBro ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And if you have a good internet connection Xbox cloud gaming can be very fun

    • @Mitchropolitan
      @Mitchropolitan ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool to know that it’s capable of those games at a cross gen level. I am curious how it will handle current gen games. Does it play PS+ as well? I have the ROG Ally, but haven’t had time to go through the Windows setup process. Are there any videos you recommend for a more user friendly setup. I was really impressed from what I have seen. I can finally play some cool indie games on steam that my sad laptop can’t run. Thanks for your input.

    • @DanXcel
      @DanXcel ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mitchropolitan I haven't had my Ally for too long so I haven't played a lot of the games you're alluding too. BUT there are tons of videos out there of people playing Forza Horizon 5, Diablo IV, Cyberpunk, etc. The Ally is capable of playing almost any game as long you optimize the in-game settings. In regards to PS+, there is no PlayStation Store or PS launcher available on Windows so you're limited there. And in terms of setup, I simply recommend deleting every app that you won't be using. This helps free up storage and RAM. You can also find plenty of setup videos on TH-cam.

    • @JustMikeBro
      @JustMikeBro ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mitchropolitan it does play ps plus but the native pc app if you use ps remote play then the ally controller won’t work you’ll have to use an app called chiaki there’s good videos on how to set it up here on youtube

    • @YoungThos
      @YoungThos ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If I weren't already in the Xbox ecosystem it probably wouldn't have been worth it for me, but with Game Pass and Play Anywhere I feel like this is my ideal device (despite the jank of Windows 11). And I've noticed certain titles act like Play Anywhere (console and PC versions with a single purchase with synced progession) even if they're not advertised as Play Anywhere.

  • @yochrisnelson
    @yochrisnelson ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Loved hearing about your experience, Matty. I absolutely love my ROG Ally, the fact that it runs a game like Ghostwire Tokyo and Exoprimal like a charm is absolutely insane, and has changed the way I play games after a day of work. Good stuff as always, man!

    • @DV-ou1yu
      @DV-ou1yu ปีที่แล้ว

      Ghostwire Toyko is one of the most basic games ever made though lol

  • @Tomothy-e3b
    @Tomothy-e3b ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I'm Australian and valve are determined to avoid taking money from us for the steam deck (not available here going on more than two years after launch). This might be a good alternative as its actually available in Australia (with local warranty etc)
    Price is A$1299 which is close to what gray market importers are charging for the 64gb Deck

    • @eldengarrett9153
      @eldengarrett9153 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also an Australian, you can get the 512GB on the grey market for about $1200. I bought a second hand one for less than that and it's been a dream. Rog Ally looks cool too, but I don't see how they continue to support the device financially down the line.

    • @rowaystarco
      @rowaystarco 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just grabbed an outlet one in my country. Steam deck is only grey imported here and costs more than the Ally. I got my Ally for about 100 bucks lower than the store price. Pretty much the same price as the nerfed version the Ally. Seems really great, so many games that can run on 1080p with good performance.

  • @Pica-79usa
    @Pica-79usa 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Am 70 years old and am still gaming lol

  • @abomota7581
    @abomota7581 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    i was wondering if i signed in with my xbox account can i download my purchased games from my xbox . or just only the game pass ?

  • @SheepTacoMan
    @SheepTacoMan ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I really like my ROG Ally but unfortunately I did have an issue with overheating as the Ally did cook one of my SD cards to the point that its not usable on ANY PC. I use an external SSD to add games instead and will not use the card reader until ASUS enables a permanent fix. I have adjusted the fan curves to compensate for the heating issues but the fans are indeed much louder than the default settings.

    • @pritam5976
      @pritam5976 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you come accross burning smell from ally fans area

  • @ikeduno7973
    @ikeduno7973 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Big fan of ROG. Great quality, huge satisfaction for years.

  • @trickvondoom2354
    @trickvondoom2354 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    We got a display for the ROG Ally at work recently and it's actually scary how hot it gets. The metal bracket they used to secure it (vented btw) gets almost too hot to touch. About half of the units we sell end up getting returned. I've been told the micro-SD card slot is in a problematic location and accidentally ejects frequently.
    I think it's a cool device but I'll be waiting for the next revision.

    • @Ben-hn4nw
      @Ben-hn4nw ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What games are you playing

    • @danbooke2001
      @danbooke2001 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This

    • @reaper378
      @reaper378 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah make sure you dont play games that make the device too hot haha ! Sounds like a great design ….

    • @j_dun4830
      @j_dun4830 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@reaper378that's not true, I've had it since launch and had no overheating issues.

    • @reaper378
      @reaper378 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@j_dun4830 never said it was haha ! Try replying to the correct post ? Yeah just because yours doesn’t overheat then every single other machine must be ok ? Yeah right …

  • @supergirlvideoclips894
    @supergirlvideoclips894 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Absolutely loving Rog Ally. It's my main gaming system now. I also bought a 4090 asus e-gpu and the games run like butter at 4k 60-120 fps.

  • @thegameksk
    @thegameksk ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They killed their own product by rushing it. Fried sd cards, screen gets too hot to touch, even the power plug gets blazing hot. Also if you're playing on the most recent bios the fans are loud on any power setting.

  • @ziggy1222
    @ziggy1222 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The ROG Ally sounds pretty awesome, but I had already ended up getting the Steam Deck. Matty you should do a comparison on the two and lay out your opinions on both :)

    • @MrMattyPlays
      @MrMattyPlays  ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Consider it done ;)

    • @nathangraham4551
      @nathangraham4551 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I second this notion. I am one of those on the fence between the two. Almost bought the deck but held off when i heard the Ally was actually good

    • @viki2162
      @viki2162 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You cannot get Xbox or PlayStation on the deck. There’s videos saying you can and I tried countless times to do so and it never works🤷🏻‍♀️if they made it an easier user friendly process then the steam deck is really all you’d need. I’m looking for a handheld for Xbox and PlayStation.

  • @TheMiddleMan890
    @TheMiddleMan890 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    More of a steam deck guy myself. The ROG looks cool, but I really love steam os and the tailored experience it provides, even if I have to sacrifice compatibility

    • @Jedebiah
      @Jedebiah ปีที่แล้ว +9

      all you have to do is launch steam big picture on the ally and it’s identical to steam os

    • @unclepauley8904
      @unclepauley8904 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Jedebiah let them have their copium

    • @joker6558
      @joker6558 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Jedebiahexcept it’s not. Sleep mode isn’t the same, and there are still a ton of windows processes always running in the background. It’s a joke to pretend like you can just play exclusively in steam big picture mode on the ally, unlike the much more superior SD. I’ve had a windows handheld before and I know how janky the experience is on windows, which makes sense because these handhelds are just laptops with the two primary input devices sawed off and replaced with a controller.

    • @TheMiddleMan890
      @TheMiddleMan890 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Jedebiah Yeah the new big picture update is sick. Still some other differences I like about steam os (game overlay, sleep mode), but it's cool that more people are getting access to the new UI!

    • @supergirlvideoclips894
      @supergirlvideoclips894 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ROG's main advantage is connection to e-gpu. I have bought a 4090 asus e-gpu and it is amazing.

  • @Nibbles69
    @Nibbles69 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great get with that AMD Sponsorship Matty, I've been thinking about maybe picking this up. 👾👾👾

  • @darthshako
    @darthshako ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I have been trying to figure out if I want the Ally or a Steam Deck. I think I am edging toward the ally, it would pair nicely with my ROG laptop. Thank you for this video Matty, it helped me a ton.

    • @razo8812
      @razo8812 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was on the fence like you. I went with the ally. It's amazing. It's going to take some tinkering and knowing your way around windows but it's amazing. I haven't touched a pc since HS and I'm 33.

    • @ogar0524
      @ogar0524 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Had both and while ally has growing pains (just like steam deck did at launch) it's my perfered handheld

  • @sophisticated
    @sophisticated ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You don't need 1080p on a handheld! They need to make these things with reasonable screens. There's no point on having a really high resolution screen on a handheld. It's bad for the user. Takes more power to run and tweeting for triple AAA games. 1080p is enough or even 720p like the switch.

  • @losteden6390
    @losteden6390 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I absolutely love my Rog Ally - best handheld I've owned and I've been playing handhelds since the original gameboy ...

  • @cc58721
    @cc58721 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    One thing I'm wondering is how is Starfield going to run on the Rog Ally🤔

    • @ParagonGoetia
      @ParagonGoetia ปีที่แล้ว +2

      in the worst case scenario Cloud is still an option

    • @onlysublime
      @onlysublime ปีที่แล้ว

      Better than any other handheld...

    • @Daveosbeatz
      @Daveosbeatz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Runs great on the extreme

    • @cc58721
      @cc58721 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Daveosbeatz Yeah I played it on my Rog as soon as it came out. I actually preferred playing it on the Rog over my Xbox.

  • @wolfNflux
    @wolfNflux ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If battery life is an issue...portable battery charger have gotten better by leaps and bounds as well compared to the older ones. They have fast charging and all now

    • @shto4782
      @shto4782 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you don't mind paying another 100 bucks

    • @wolfNflux
      @wolfNflux 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shto4782 Yeah sucks but still a suggestion.

  • @xavierramirez2397
    @xavierramirez2397 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I dont think we'll ever get a handheld xbox device (well the one in this video is probably the closest) but with cloud gaming, you can do that on literally any mobile device. It is extremely easy to just buy a wireless bluetooth controller and game pass and boom you can play on your phone almost anywhere. I am still blown away that its possible to boot up an xbox game on my phone and just play it. I don't use this feature myself, but i can imagine if i had had this when i was young, i dont think i would've ever played on anything else xD

  • @vullord666
    @vullord666 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The biggest issue I’ve seen with the Ally is just Windows. There’s only so much Asus can do even working with MS and without a dedicated gaming mode from MS like the Steam Deck has it just seems bloated. I still just want MS to make a dedicated handheld Xbox built on Xbox architecture especially seeing what the engineers managed with the Series S in such a small package.
    I am ironically more interested in the Ally as a desktop gaming and work PC with its specs and price point, but with Windows 12 rumored to be like a year out I’d rather just wait for the next model. I do unironically love the handheld revolution and that Valve and Asus aren’t just copying the Switch. I know this isn’t the first time we’ve seen handled gaming PCs, but it is the first time they’ve been so affordable and accessible with great dedicated gaming UIs (or an effort) and that console like plug and play mentality. I’m hugely hoping they boost PC gaming on the whole and really make console gaming go the extra mile (because when the initial cost and user accessibility barriers get dismantled PC gaming just becomes a clear beast compared to console).

  • @Nsfwstar
    @Nsfwstar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Xbox is sponsoring this thing, and it have freaking windows, those two things are literally saying this is a Microsoft handheld, so yeah it is the Xbox handheld people were looking for
    In a side note Microsoft sponsored another product the Logitech g cloud, is basically a handheld console but focus on cloud gaming, so basically Microsoft is appealing for both users, the local and the cloud, those guys are genius :v

  • @mepm
    @mepm ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Imagine if they released an xbox special edition of this, with official xbox controller sticks and buttons and an xbox skin

  • @njbrakes6244
    @njbrakes6244 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Currently playing a fully modded fallout 4 on the Ally and it’s amazing.

  • @oracus0983
    @oracus0983 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FO3, FO:NV, FO4, Skyrim, Oblivion and Morrowind run perfectly on the Steam Deck... Why'd you need to wait, Matty?

  • @xLemperx
    @xLemperx ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Super excited to try mine out once it's set up. Literally just got one today! Thanks for the honest takes man.

    • @xLemperx
      @xLemperx ปีที่แล้ว

      24hrs later and I must say, this is one of the best gaming purchases I have made. I can hold Skyrim, fucking halo 3, next gen gta 5 and soon starfield in my hands, wherever i want at double the power/fps of a steamdeck. Insane.

    • @chrisbrown113096
      @chrisbrown113096 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@xLemperxdid you get the regular Z1 ? How’s the performance on the games you have ? I want to get one but on the fence

  • @pauljefferrson3992
    @pauljefferrson3992 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Super distracted by that poster in the background yelling "my toe my toe" in my head lol

  • @Garrett0329
    @Garrett0329 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I will buy an ROG Aly soon. I don’t know when but SOON 😊

  • @matthewhardwick8208
    @matthewhardwick8208 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Is this worth picking up for PC Game Pass as the primary use? Because this would be my main reason to buy.

    • @Mgkamiolo
      @Mgkamiolo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it doesnt have track pads like the steam deck so for certain games it might not feel good unless you hook it up to a monitor and keyboard mouse (at that point just play on a full PC)

    • @DanXcel
      @DanXcel ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ^ Exactly what this person said. I would say yes it’s worth it but it depends on the games you intend on playing.

    • @fresco_dinero5155
      @fresco_dinero5155 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes fully worth it.

  • @james8606
    @james8606 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love mine. I use it in docked mode with a 2TB drive in the dock and runs all games I have thrown at it and good graphics settings and fps.
    I also play it in handheld mode and even cyberpunk runs around 40/50fps in 15w mode and very playable. I'm looking forward to starfeild on it.
    For the portable xbox yes it is a portable xbox, ps and switch. I've had no issues with heat, sd card ect
    My setup is games I want to play on TV are on dock ssd, games I want to play more often than others both docked and handheld I've put on internal ssd and emulators I've installed on 1tb Samsung sd card. No issues at all with anything and after the last bios update I get 30w docked mode.
    Looking forward to seeing the improvements as well as how this type of gaming evolves as I definitely think it's the start of something people will buy into.

  • @Ensiferum25
    @Ensiferum25 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have both steam deck and ROG Ally but I still prefer Steam deck over Ally..Steam Deck might not have the best display compared to Ally but the comfort is there for long hour gaming..

    • @SusanManatee
      @SusanManatee ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you choose Steam Deck although the screen is much worse, I will consider this as an note to not buy the Ally and stay much longer to my SD512

  • @jinx20001
    @jinx20001 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve owned the ROG ally a couple weeks now, also own a steam deck, switch, ps5 and 4090 pc for context and this review certainly comes off as sponsored way more than I liked.
    Here’s the thing with these handhelds, they play triple A games but most often not at native resolution 60fps… it just rarely happens. Every now and then you play a game like sifu which will hit 1080p max settings at comfortably above 60fps but it’s an outlier, boot up red dead 2 and you are below 60 at 720p low settings and the thing is a struggling mess. It’s to be expected of a handheld ofcourse and for every game like red dead I come across there is a game like hades which runs silk and plays amazing but I don’t feel like this review tells the whole story and I feel sorry for anybody looking into this device not knowing too much about it because you would have them believe it’s a 1080p 60fps handheld powerhouse. A lot of people will be disappointed… many compromises need to be made and that should be made clear.

  • @goerdn
    @goerdn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love my rog ally! I just beat ds1 and am about 1/2 way through ds3 and having a blast. So cool to play console quality games in bed before I go to sleep. It really is impressive

  • @Firefighter_Jony
    @Firefighter_Jony ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely love it!! Been using it for a month and I pretty much run all my games in performance mode or a manual mode at 18 watts and I run every AAA game at 60+fps and Better battery than 25watts! And it's also my retro machine as well!

  • @thanos2715
    @thanos2715 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Personally I will wait until the battery technology gets better for these things. At the moment I dont really care for handheld gaming, I just play at home. But if one day theres a handheld with similar specs and 5+ hours on maximum performance im in.

  • @DanielBeattyDefinition
    @DanielBeattyDefinition ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i went with the GPD WIN 4 for my handheld. But i was told that this ASUS ROG was the better option due to the power and optimization. Good review. Thanks.

  • @Make_It_So
    @Make_It_So ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those Exo Primal frame pauses were legit.

  • @nomaschalupas2453
    @nomaschalupas2453 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I watched this on my phone and couldmt resist switching to my ally to watch it before playing Street fighter 6
    Im not old enough for the original gameboy but the advance was my first handheld. I stopped after upgrading to the sp, havent had a handheld since because none of em had games i wanted till now. I have em ALL MUAHAHA!!!!

  • @CerberusTheWise
    @CerberusTheWise ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’ve been absolutely in love with my ROG ally since launch day. The amazing performance and beautiful display have been worth every penny.
    This also happened to be my gateway to PC gaming, so I’ve been getting to enjoy that as well.

  • @Youraveragegamer_97
    @Youraveragegamer_97 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Its powerful enough to run the highest demanding games at 60fps, given its as low as 720p low settings but still

  • @andrewsmyth1641
    @andrewsmyth1641 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How difficult is this to use? I've never used a pc to ay games. I have an xbox account with pes 2019 and for a horizan 4. Would they play without any hassle. Videos show users changing settings all the time but I'd like just to play

    • @Darkstar301
      @Darkstar301 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I totally agree

  • @maxbjr
    @maxbjr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was just looking at the Asus Ally today at Best Buy and sales person warned me from buying it. 😮 They said Best Buy got a lot of these returned because of over heating problems. Wait for the next version.

  • @Amaneas
    @Amaneas ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just watching your video on my ally. Great vid. Hope it will play starfield well.

  • @fredcruz1452
    @fredcruz1452 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely love mine! Your review on it is spot on!

  • @ricky100593
    @ricky100593 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing you have literally nothing negative to say about it

  • @ViWizard
    @ViWizard ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ‘Modern game that looks and runs great’, Matty shows Exoprimal that is hardly playable from the start.

  • @Equilibrium911
    @Equilibrium911 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just bought a steam deck after yours and Cog's video! Got me hyped!

  • @Carlos.Santiago
    @Carlos.Santiago ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was playing Honkai Star Rail on my Ally and it ran beautifully, pretty happy with it.

  • @xtimberwolfx13
    @xtimberwolfx13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If it gets at hot as my rog zephyrus then you'll be losing fingerprints playing this thing.

  • @beartackle
    @beartackle ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome review! I don't just get games from Steam, so this handheld is more for me. I'm just worried about how much it would cost if something like a button stops working and it needs repairs.

  • @redcrimson1028
    @redcrimson1028 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    U got an hour and a half with 84%battery life left over while playing mass effect 2!? How? Evening on the rog when i play it lasts like 45 mins. You'd be lucky if u get an hour or a little bit over an hour.

  • @yupperdude1
    @yupperdude1 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve had mine for a few weeks, it’s a beast. I only play it plugged up and in performance mode. Runs everything I’ve thrown at it smooth as butter. Haven’t noticed it get to hot, but im not playing super new AAA titles either.

    • @2greenify
      @2greenify ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadly plugged is the only way to play decently. On battery I'm better of with a steakdeck.

    • @glennhkboy
      @glennhkboy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@2greenifyI play Spider-Man at 15w unplug most of the time; the graphics & preformance is quite good. of course 25W plug in turbo mode is even better.

    • @fresco_dinero5155
      @fresco_dinero5155 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@2greenifyI got 3 hours playing chained echos at 7w 720p 60fps
      The battery discussion is quite dumb. There’s no device that can play AAA games like RDR2 for 3+ hours. But playing the right games at low wattage and and 60fps capped and 720p, 3 hours on a handheld is extremely great. And 1hr 30m playing 1080p60-120 on AAA games

    • @yupperdude1
      @yupperdude1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@2greenify love me some steak deck, medium rare

    • @2greenify
      @2greenify ปีที่แล้ว

      @@glennhkboy I get that, doing exact the same with the same game. Was only talking about battery life which isn't as good.

  • @wfrancke
    @wfrancke ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm happy for you 🥳. I fully understand why you gave a good review 🎉. Besides this video, keep up the good work 👍

  • @adojoestar
    @adojoestar 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Xbox Series + All ROG + PlayAnywhere = Best place to play games hands down!!!

  • @AfterHoursCollector
    @AfterHoursCollector ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video bud. Cloud gaming has just been an awful experience so far for me and have been waiting for a proper handheld with downloads n such. This being essentially a gamepass machine sounds amazing. Many of us love handheld gaming on the couch who grew up with it.

  • @Yo_mama-yx2tn
    @Yo_mama-yx2tn ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome device, got it a couple of weeks ago 🔥🔥

  • @sayianprincevegeta7969
    @sayianprincevegeta7969 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not sure if you redeemed your free gamepass codes or not, but if you do, they'll actually stack on your current sub 👍👍

  • @claudacious9947
    @claudacious9947 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Most titles require 720 to 900p for decent battery use. At 1080p, expect to hit Turbo mode and be tethered to a wire or get a power bank.

  • @RoyConwell
    @RoyConwell ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The idea of handheld gaming has always been appealing but I've never spent much time on those systems despite owning many of them over the years. It is good to see handhelds take such a massive step forward these days though.

    • @2TrainWakefield
      @2TrainWakefield ปีที่แล้ว

      You never owned and put in time on not one type of Gameboy? That’s insane to me

    • @RoyConwell
      @RoyConwell ปีที่แล้ว

      @@2TrainWakefield I owned gba, ds, and have a switch but the overwhelming majority of my gaming life is on PC, consoles, and arcades when those were still a thing. Any situation where handheld would shine like long trips or toilet bowl sessions I would read a book or listen to music. That is strange to you?

    • @2TrainWakefield
      @2TrainWakefield ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RoyConwell nah bro. I hear ya

    • @kinetic158
      @kinetic158 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yet nobody innovates mp3 players (crying noises)

  • @Skeletoncross
    @Skeletoncross ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Must suck when Microsoft pays you for damage control

  • @glennhkboy
    @glennhkboy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes, it is for me. I haven't turn on my SeriesS for a week now (i feel sorry for my S😅).

  • @JohnnyNewport
    @JohnnyNewport ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This thing made me never touch my deck ever again.. it’s amazing

  • @cmadeam
    @cmadeam ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve had mine since launch. I love it.

  • @skunkmuffin3074
    @skunkmuffin3074 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:22 I was literally rubbing my screen to clear that dust particle 😅

  • @epicshelterstudio2986
    @epicshelterstudio2986 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As someone who mods any game they can I'm curious how it or the steam deck will handle starfield and Skyrim modded.

  • @deviouslaw
    @deviouslaw ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have the steamdeck and I personally don't find myself picking it up that much. If I'm home I'd rather use my big tv or pc. If I'm out I'm probably too busy to game. Cool gadget though.

    • @reaper378
      @reaper378 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like a well thought out purchase

    • @deviouslaw
      @deviouslaw ปีที่แล้ว

      @@reaper378 eh it's hard to know how much you'll use a novel product like that until you try it.
      It's still super cool when I do, so no regrets.

  • @adpbobcat
    @adpbobcat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love my AokZoe A1 pro. The 19:10 ratio is great for retro gaming!

  • @Youraveragegamer_97
    @Youraveragegamer_97 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love mine so much its pretty much a middle ground between series s and x, with a monitor i can get forza horizon 5 at 1440p 60 med settings or even 4k 60 at low settings

  • @billymonaghan6031
    @billymonaghan6031 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the rog ally! I'm surprised how xcloud runs great on it. Xcloud ran fine the latency has not been an issue and getting 120 fps which I was surprised about

  • @sethwright186
    @sethwright186 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a long time fan of your reviews I was kinda disappointed with this one, I know you don't like reviewing the more technical parts of hardware but I wish you would've touched on it for a system that's mostly boasting about these things. Liked the part about button feel though! Have a good one, Matty.

  • @bryancook6345
    @bryancook6345 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Rog Ally is a nightmare I can’t change the Xbox account that I really want to use it’s stuck to the account you registered first I don’t see the Steam Deck Xbox series X or any other consoles doing that it’s sad you can’t use more then 1 account on the Rog Ally plus it can’t play classic games like Ms Pac-Man the game will just let you move you can’t even play Pac-Man museum + you can just select the game you want to play can’t put credit can’t run street fighter 4 more other older games as the Steam Deck can if you really want to play all your Steam games your PC desktop labtop is your best option these handheld PC are a joke I like the Steam Deck more but it doesn’t play every game so I won’t be buying anymore handheld PC

  • @Helloim_anthony
    @Helloim_anthony ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For $700 you guys are crazy. Might as well save a bit more and get a PC

  • @steveybiggunzgaming8118
    @steveybiggunzgaming8118 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1 tb sd card giving me tons of issues. Switched back to 512 now no issue. I don’t understand this.Edit, after a day the 512 giving me the same issues. Sd card pretty much useless right now

  • @cc58721
    @cc58721 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I had the Steam Deck for 2 weeks and returned it and bought the Rog Ally.. Honestly the Rog is what I wanted the Steam deck to be. I couldn't be happier with it

    • @Mgkamiolo
      @Mgkamiolo ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What did you not like about the steam deck? Too bulky and no windows games?

    • @doz9814
      @doz9814 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well enjoy the Rog Ally long as it lasts but if it breaks due to software and heat problems, they won’t fix and refuse to refund the money to you and saying it’s “your fault” that it has software problems, that you may regret refunding your Steam Deck since if a Steam Deck breaks Valve will fix it free of charge

    • @fresco_dinero5155
      @fresco_dinero5155 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@doz9814this is a lie tho. They do exchanges for products that doesn’t work. If it’s past ur 2 week return period then you as the customer 100% knows u can’t return after 2 weeks

    • @reaper378
      @reaper378 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fresco_dinero5155lol ! Wait till your ASUS product fails after 13 months… Asus won’t be interested… That’s what happened to my Steamdeck … 2 Weeks later I have a brand new device compliments of Valve. Amazing customer service.

    • @reaper378
      @reaper378 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Of course you did haha !

  • @LandonH117
    @LandonH117 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Does it have remote play or is it only game pass games?

  • @VeegovonDOOM
    @VeegovonDOOM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The speakers are incredible

  • @MJS-lk2ej
    @MJS-lk2ej ปีที่แล้ว +6

    the overheating problems occur when playing games whilst charging, and is very consistent. it is obviously entirely avoidable, but I don't want to have to stop playing the moment the battery gets low.

    • @robertsmith20022
      @robertsmith20022 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jesus christ. Yall still having these issues. Just use a custom fan curve. It'll be louder yes but I STAY docked and no, I have ZERO overheating issues

    • @MJS-lk2ej
      @MJS-lk2ej ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@robertsmith20022 it is a handheld console, which means that it is meant to be taken outside, excessive noise is disrespectful & inconsiderate to those around you (you ever had to sit in a room with someone with a laptop that role-plays a jet?), so whilst yes, increasing the fan speed does fix the problem, it also creates a new one, an imperfect solution caused by insufficient QA testing.

    • @ManomiiFox
      @ManomiiFox 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MJS-lk2ej it's not just a handheld, its a PC in a handheld form factor. slightly more powerful. also, its not even that loud, its so much more quiet comparing it to a gaming laptop. this device's APU is only as powerful as a GTX 1660 anyways.

  • @nonnygb
    @nonnygb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm tempted by the Ally but as a Steam Deck owner running Win11 I feel I would miss the track pads.
    I also think I want a handheld that supports all eGPU and nothing proprietary. For me that's the next evolutionary step here...
    Hope that is something that is possible in the Steam Deck V2 over thunderbolt 4...

  • @jared8530
    @jared8530 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just dont see how Nintendo Switch does so good when handlheld beast like the Ally and Steamdeck exist....

  • @drawfull
    @drawfull ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your battery life for ME2 cannot be right. You had 85% left or had used 85%? That means you were drawing less than 7W for the hour of play and that's not viable (even for small indie games at the moment) on the ROG.

    • @dimes305
      @dimes305 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea I agree I think he was wrong when he said that

  • @MrOMGWTFBBQ
    @MrOMGWTFBBQ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the review I definitely want to buy one of these now

  • @BongToes420
    @BongToes420 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stop hyping this thing up there are so many issues with this handheld. Freezes on boot up. The mode between desktop gamepad and auto glitches back and forth constantly. I just got mine a week ago and it already glitches bad. And no it’s not a Xbox handheld. It makes everything really small and if you make the settings higher it runs like crap. It constantly glitches from 720 to 1080. Only good thing is that it charges fast but if you put it into sleep mode at 90% 20 minutes later the battery is at 35%

  • @IronHeadBison
    @IronHeadBison ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can’t decide between the Ally or Steam Deck.
    I plan on getting one of these at the end of the year.
    The sd card issue on the Ally is concerning though.
    I hate being indecisive about this, lol.

    • @XBASS247
      @XBASS247 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Dont listen to him about wait
      You will be waiting 2 and a half years
      Just get the steam deck
      You will love it and so far durable
      2 and a half years
      Steam deck 2

    • @Natureboy8383
      @Natureboy8383 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steam Deck, but I would youtube some comparison videos between the two. They are both good in their own rights but the community support for steam deck is leagues ahead at this point. If you do decide to get steam deck, make sure you install cryoutilities

    • @j_dun4830
      @j_dun4830 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I had both and I'd go with the Ally hands down - the screen and sound are so much better, throw in performance and being able to play everything!
      Do not regret selling my deck at all!!

    • @kalioude
      @kalioude ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you have the budget for the rog ally is far better of course

  • @RavinBlackhart
    @RavinBlackhart ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my wife wants to play FO76 with me on it. would like to know how well that runs / overheats.

  • @TheYugilicious
    @TheYugilicious ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still rockin' my Odin Pro here for, not only, my streaming needs.
    A slot for a sim card, so I can use my 5G subscription, would have been better, but it is what it is.
    Sad that some of these handhelds are annoying to get in Europe.

  • @xMACHOxMANx
    @xMACHOxMANx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you dock this and put it on your tv? And can you use an xbox controller with it?

  • @Cronoo
    @Cronoo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sheesh thought this would be more comparable to the logitech gcloud, for that price may as well get the ayn loki

  • @LARGOE44_
    @LARGOE44_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the gameplay looked super small to me, im able to play on the switch fine but somehow rog ally was super small main reason why i returned mine. unless i was doing something wrong

  • @onlysublime
    @onlysublime ปีที่แล้ว

    I love my ROG Ally!!! It's really the best way to have high quality gaming on the go...

  • @andyartmaster101
    @andyartmaster101 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I see why Microsoft backed this, it's obvious. They found a back door into all platforms.

  • @Jumpeer7
    @Jumpeer7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are there some accesorios like controllers or k board/mouse for this?

  • @wisemanj2934
    @wisemanj2934 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Remote play PS5 with chiaki, you can run silent mode 10W and below and plau for hours no problem haha.

  • @Mojavekight17
    @Mojavekight17 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Microsoft didn't built it...

    • @trickvondoom2354
      @trickvondoom2354 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Ally's direct competitor is Steam only, so he's saying the fact that this device pairs nicely with Xbox Game Pass makes it a good portable Xbox experience.

    • @Mojavekight17
      @Mojavekight17 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ok

  • @Treehouse1230
    @Treehouse1230 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can anybody answer this question?!? Xbox player here. Looking to get one of these specifically for Starfield on the go. Will the game saves sync somehow? I can’t find that answer anywhere. Can I play on my console, save it, shut it down and then pick up the Ally right where I left off?? And vice versa???

    • @nicdubonnet
      @nicdubonnet ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If it’s a game pass game, saves sync. Can confirm.

    • @j_dun4830
      @j_dun4830 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep GP saves sync and some others like Diablo 4

  • @happycloudgamer1088
    @happycloudgamer1088 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So for me Xcloud run flawless, so I use my phone and Xbox connect to it great fun. Still would be cool with a Roge ally

  • @MrJuggaloBIGB
    @MrJuggaloBIGB 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I play my entire Xbox purchase library on this device? Or only game pass??

  • @HighCouncilStudios
    @HighCouncilStudios ปีที่แล้ว +1

    See if BG3 and Starfield work for it. I'm probably gonna sell my Xbox for this if it plays well

  • @aslanenlisted
    @aslanenlisted ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My biggest concern is the lack of storage. 512 gigs just isnt much with recent games.

    • @dimes305
      @dimes305 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well I was able to replace the ssd with a 1 tb one and it wasn’t hard

    • @kennymccormick8295
      @kennymccormick8295 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@dimes305Congrats?

    • @dimes305
      @dimes305 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kennymccormick8295 wait a second… do you have a problem?

  • @doz9814
    @doz9814 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I go with the steam deck yeah Asus may be powerful then the deck, except if it breaks you won’t get a refund because when I had mine before it broke from burning up inside, that when I was calling Asus about it they refuse to fix it and told me it was “my fault” that it was burning inside for no reason and they refuse to refund, however once I accidentally drop my steam deck valve fix it free of charge, never gonna buy from Asus again I waste 700 dollars

    • @fresco_dinero5155
      @fresco_dinero5155 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sounds like cap. I had to return my first one and Best Buy just swapped it. Even if ur past ur 2 weeks, you can’t refund but you can still exchange if you need because we get a warranty when we buy the device

    • @reaper378
      @reaper378 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fresco_dinero5155you’ve obviously not had much to do with ASUS customer support…. It’s very poor. Valve support is superb.

  • @phantompainss
    @phantompainss 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anybody pick up the ally and the xbox app just refuse to load for them? Tried to uninstall the app but now I get an error message and it won't download on the MS. You can however still download your games through there.

  • @djmunchy4451
    @djmunchy4451 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you only play your game pass games? Or can you play the games you bought on your Xbox from the store? ( wondering if I have to buy the same game twice in order to play on Xbox and this)

    • @Darkstar301
      @Darkstar301 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So games yes as long as you have the ultimate Xbox pass