ASUS started global sales of the portable game console “ROG Ally” this week. Asus has embraced Valve’s Steam Deck and other portable products, offering high performance delivered by AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, wide compatibility with games, the latest features of Windows 11, full HD 120Hz displays, and more. It offers numerous advantages. Plus, you can turn your handheld into a full-fledged desktop PC.
The top-of-the-line Asus ROG Ally is built around AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, which uses the company’s Phoenix silicon manufactured with TSMC’s N4 (4 nm class) technology, making it a true portable powerhouse. is promised. This configuration resembles AMD’s Ryzen 7 7840U CPU, featuring 8 Zen 4 cores and a 12 CU RDNA 3-based GPU, promising solid performance in most games on the built-in Full HD display. .
To keep the APU’s stable performance capable of dissipating heat up to 30 W, ASUS has implemented a complex cooling system with anti-gravity heat pipes, radiators with 0.1 mm fins, and two fans.
When it comes to performance, if you want to enjoy your ROG Ally games in high definition and with better performance on your TV’s external display, you can do so by connecting one of Asustek’s ROG XG Mobile external graphics solutions, such as the flagship ROG. Note that you can The XG Mobile with Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU is $1,999.99, or the more affordable XG Mobile with AMD’s Radeon RX 6850M XT for $799.99. Compatibility with the eGFX solution is a pretty unique feature that sets it apart from other portable consoles, making it a pretty decent gaming PC.
As for memory and storage, ROG Ally is equipped with 16GB of LPDDR5-6400 memory and a 512GB M.2-2230 SSD with PCIe 4.0 interface. Additionally, for users who want to expand storage without dismantling, the body incorporates his UHS-II compatible microSD card slot.
Another feature that sets the ROG Ally apart is its 7-inch display with a resolution of 1920×1080 and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. To enhance the game’s aesthetics, the console’s display (covered with Gorilla Glass Victus for added protection) uses an IPS-class panel with a peak brightness of 500 nits and features Dolby Vision HDR support. Adding to the overall gaming experience, ROG Ally also features a Dolby Atmos-certified audio subsystem with Smart Amp speakers and noise-cancelling technology.
The Asus ROG Ally certainly comes in the form factor of a portable game console, but it’s essentially a mobile PC, designed like any computer to offer standard portable computer connectivity. So the console has a Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth adapter, a MicroSD card slot for extra storage, a USB Type-C port for charging and display output, a ROG XG Mobile connector for connecting an external GPU, and a TRRS audio connector. Included. For wired headsets.
To make ROG Ally comfortable to use, Asustek’s engineers have put a lot of effort into balancing its weight and keeping it down to around 600 grams. This was a challenge as game consoles use very advanced mobile SoCs that require powerful cooling systems. Achieving a balance between the weight of the device and his strong SoC performance required a trade-off, so Asus included his relatively small and light 40Wh battery in the system. But as early reviews confirm, this battery allows ROG Ally to run for up to two hours even under heavy gaming workloads.
This week, Asus will begin selling a top-of-the-line version of its ROG Ally gaming console powered by AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor. This he was first heralded in April and officially announced in mid-May. This unit is priced at $699 in the US and is available from BestBuy and below. ASUS Direct. In Europe, the portable console could probably be pre-ordered for: €799meanwhile in the UK you can pre-order £899. After that, Asus plans to introduce a version of his ROG Ally based on his standard Ryzen Z1 processor, with lower performance but slated for $599.
