ASUS has officially presented the ROGALLY, his portable console with which he intends to stand up to Valve’s Steam Deck. The firm of Taiwanese origin has opted for power with the inclusion of a custom processor model, the AMD RYZEN Z1, and the incorporation of common features in desktop PCs for gaming, such as a screen that works at 1080p and Windows 11 to guarantee maximum compatibility with platforms and games.
the processor AMD RYZEN Z1 of the ASUS ROG ALLY is of the latest generation by using the architecture Zen 4 at the processor level and implement RDNA 3 for integrated graphics. It is manufactured using TSMC’s 4nm process, includes six physical cores supplying a total of twelve threads (two threads per core) and is capable of supporting Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) and FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) upscaling technologies, with which it is possible to improve gaming performance and efficiency at the same time, which can have an impact on such a critical facet as autonomy.
As far as the screen is concerned, it is touch screen, it has a size of seven inchesruns at a native resolution of 1080p (1920×1080 pixels)to one 120Hz maximum refresh rate and with an aspect ratio of 16:9. It supports AMD FreeSync, 100% of the sRGB color spectrum, has a contrast ratio of 1,000:1, a response time of seven milliseconds and a brightness of 500 nits to offer a good visual experience even outdoors. In addition, it implements Gorilla Glass DXC and Victus technologies as anti-reflection and protection against breakage respectively. And since gaming is not just about images, ASUS ROG ALLY implements Dolby Atmos technology to deliver the best sound through two speakers.
At the memory level, it has been introduced 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, which are more than enough to run most of the latest generation triple A video games with guarantees, although with the obvious cutbacks due to the absence of a dedicated graphics card (at least in the default configuration) and the more than likely use of FSR. For data storage there is a drive High speed 512GB SSD via PCIe 4 interface and in M.2-2230 form factor. However, video games that occupy more than 100GB are becoming common, so it is possible expand the amount of storage for data by using a slot that supports MicroSD UHS-II.
Uncontrolled power is useless, so ASUS ROG ALLY implements a zero-gravity thermal system that allows for 360-degree rotation with no loss in performance. When the heat vaporizes the liquid inside the pipe, the dissipation system creates a force to draw the water through a circuit in order to cool the device. Plus, there are two quiet fans strategically placed to provide a distraction-free experience. On the other hand, we can forget about such an important feature as the dust filter.
The ergonomic design of the portable console is seasoned with a weight of only 608 grams and comfortable controls, accessible and with an Xbox-like layout, so on that front the user will find himself with the most standard and widely used framework in the PC sector.
The controls are made up of the classic ABXY keypad, two sticks analog keys, a D-Pad, two digital triggers on the top, another two analog (pressure sensitive) triggers on the top, plus two macro keys on the back. All this has come together with the support of haptic feedback and the ability to adjust the sensitivity of the analog triggers and sticks analog. The ABXY buttons support about ten million presses and the D-pad another ten million presses, while the sticks analog hold two million rotations.
When it comes to software, ASUS ROG ALLY employs Windows 11 as operating system to offer maximum compatibility both at the level of platforms and games. Users will be able to run Steam, the Epic Games Store, Xbox Game Pass, EA Play, Ubisoft Connect, Battle.net and more without any kind of impediment. Here it is important to emphasize that three months of subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate are given for each unit of the laptop sold.
How could it be otherwise, and thanks to the use of the leading operating system in the PC Gaming sector, the ASUS ROG ALLY offers full compatibility with games, without the need to use any compatibility layer or resort to third-party solutions for get good performance. All you have to do is get the games running like they always have on Windows.
Due to the form factor of the device, the compatibility of the operating system can fall short of providing all the necessary features, and this is where the software comes in. ASUS ROG Armory Crate SE, which brings a series of exclusive functions to reconfigure the controls and get the most out of the portable console. On the other hand, for the network connection, a Wi-Fi 6E module has been incorporated that provides a fast, reliable connection and with contained energy consumption.
The ASUS ROG ALLY has not arrived alone, but accompanied by some peripherals. The ROG CETRA TRUE WIRELESS are headphones that provide low-latency audio, active noise cancellation and a battery life of up to 27 hours; the ROG ALLY TRAVEL CASE for travel is waterproof and offers space for accessories; ROG GAMING CHARGER DOCK includes PD 3.0 fast charging support, HDMI 2.0, and a 2-meter USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable; the ROG RAIKIR PRO controller is of the Xbox type, with an OLED screen and has wireless connection support via Bluetooth and its own 2.4GHz connector; in addition to the ROG XG MOBILE, an external graphics card that can be up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
As we can see, the ASUS ROG ALLY has arrived with the purpose of being the benchmark in its sector through the use of Windows 11, a powerful processor within its segment and features that are common in gaming PCs. We remember that the firm of Taiwanese origin has recently launched the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, a powerful smartphone for gaming with features premium.
