Steam Deck is the Nintendo Switch of PC gaming handhelds: better than the Asus ROG Ally X

Steam Deck OLED vs Asus ROG Ally X

I just reviewed the Asus ROG Ally X , and I named it the best Windows gaming handheld – and I emphasize “Windows” heavily here. Because when you open the floor to PC gaming handhelds in general, the Steam Deck OLED is the Switch-equivalent combo-breaker of price and usability that remains atop the throne. Don’t … Read more

Asus ROG Ally

Asus recently announced the ROG Ally It’s been criticized for not offering any performance upgrades, but based on my experiences testing a range of PC Windows handhelds, I think it’s a solid upgrade in many respects. Moving from 16GB to 24GB of memory solves problems plaguing a small but growing number of new games, while … Read more

Despite a rocky start, ROG Ally turned portable PCs into real competition with Steam Deck

ROG Ally celebrates its 1-year anniversary today, June 13, 2024. Below, we look back at how it overcame its launch problems to become a viable Steam Deck competitor, and a sign of just how open the portable PC market can be. Considering how much the portable gaming PC market has exploded since Valve launched the … Read more

The Asus ROG Ally just dropped to a new low, and I’d consider it better than most handhelds

Asus ROG Ally on woodgrain table with Assassin

I’m already a big fan of the Asus ROG Ally, but an extra $50 off the already reduced price means I’d choose it over most other handhelds. While there are plenty of Windows-based alternatives that will provide a snappy portable PC experience, this latest discount honestly makes me wonder why I would opt for a … Read more

The Asus ROG Ally

When Valve introduced the Steam Deck OLED, I called it “everything the original should have been.” Asus is trying to do exactly the same with the new ROG Ally X. After months of leaks, teases, and exclusive early details from yours truly, it’s official: the ROG Ally When it ships on July 22, it will … Read more