ASUS ROG has launched its first ever devoted gaming handheld system. (Image: ASUS)
ASUS ROG has launched its ROG Ally handheld gaming system. Featuring the highly effective AMD’s 4nm Ryzen Z1 Extreme chipset, this launch marks ASUS’ first foray into the world of transportable handheld gaming gadgets
With gaming handheld gadgets gaining popularity, ASUS ROG has launched its ROG Ally handheld gaming system. The ROG Ally packs a robust AMD’s 4nm Ryzen Z1 Extreme chipset—based mostly on the Zen 4 structure—coupled with an RDNA3-based GPU with 4GB VRAM and 16GB DDR5 RAM. This makes the ROG Ally ultimate for taking part in AAA video games on the go, at first rate in-game settings.
This marks ASUS’ first foray into the world of transportable handheld gaming gadgets—aiming to compete with the likes of the Nintendo Switch and Valve Steam Deck. In truth, many are touting it to be the primary true competitor to the Steam Deck. Moreover, customers can additional broaden its energy by utilizing ASUS’ XG exterior GPUs.
ASUS ROG Ally: Specifications and Features
As a handheld gaming system, the ASUS ROG Ally contains a 7-inch IPS panel with a 1080p decision and 120Hz refresh charge. The system gives AMD FreeSync and Gorilla Glass Victus safety for the show glass.
It is available in two configurations, with the higher-end mannequin that includes an AMD 4nm Ryzen Z1 Extreme chipset, 8 cores, and 16 threads, with a lift clock pace as much as 5.1GHz, and the bottom mannequin that includes the AMD Ryzen Z1 chipset. Both fashions include a RDNA3-based GPU with 4GB VRAM, 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD.
Running on Windows 11, the ROG Ally gives three months of free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and is appropriate with third-party sport purchasers comparable to Steam and Epic Games. Being a ROG system, the Ally comes with ROG laptop computer staples, together with the Armory Crate SE app. For ports, it has a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C port, UHS-II, and a microSD card reader. The system is powered by a 40WHr battery with 65W quick charging assist.
ASUS ROG Ally: Price and Availability
For now, ASUS is just going to promote the higher-end mannequin that prices $700, however the base mannequin, which is $600, can be out there in Q3 2023.
ASUS India’s Lead Technical product supervisor, Hardik, on Twitter has confirmed that the ROG Ally can be launching in India within the “coming months.” However, the price and exact release date for the Indian market are still up in the air.
Yes it is, and we will have more information to share in the coming months.— Hardik (@realfluffyvader) May 11, 2023
It ought to be famous that Valve’s Steam Deck—its closest competitor, has not been formally launched in India however is being imported via grey channels.
