Asus ROG Ally Preorders Are Live Now
The new Windows-based handheld gaming device costs $700 and releases June 13.
Preorders for the Asus ROG Ally are live now, following the official announcement presentation on May 11. The brand-new PC gaming handheld launches on June 13 for $700, putting it squarely in competition with Steam Deck. A second, less powerful model will release later this year for $600, but this version isn't available to preorder yet. If you're interested in the ROG Ally, we'd recommend ordering as soon as possible, as preorders could sell out--especially since the device is exclusive to Best Buy at this time and it's not clear when more will be available. In addition to the handheld, there are several official accessories, including a pro controller, carrying case, and charger dock.
The Asus ROG Ally is the manufacturer's answer to the Steam Deck. Though the Windows handheld is slightly pricier than the most expensive Steam Deck ($649), its specifications, as you'll see below, are more impressive than Valve's handhelds. It remains to be seen how the two handhelds will compare from a direct performance perspective.
Asus ROG Ally
$700
The Asus ROG Ally is the manufacturer's answer to the Steam Deck. Though the Windows handheld is slightly pricier than the most expensive Steam Deck ($649), its specifications, as you'll see below, are more impressive than Valve's handhelds. It remains to be seen how the two handhelds will compare from a direct performance perspective.
Asus ROG Raikiri Pro Controller
$170
Asus is also releasing a pro-style controller for PC, specifically aimed at the ROG Ally. It has four remappable back buttons that can be assigned to inputs or even used to adjust joystick sensitivity. It also has trigger locks with customizable dead zones, which you can adjust using Asus' proprietary Armoury Crate app. It comes with an OLED display, a built-in DAC, and can connect via Bluetooth, 2.4GHz or USB-C.
Asus ROG Raikiri Wireless Controller
$100
It's not available to preorder just yet, but a cheaper model of the Raikiri will be available for $100 at launch. This controller only has two back buttons. It has trigger locks, the built-in DAC, and customization via Armoury Crate.
Asus ROG 65W Charger Dock
$65
If you want to dock your ROG Ally, Asus will have an official solution, though it's not a traditional dock. Instead, it's an AC adapter with HDMI 2.0 and USB 2.0 ports. You'd probably want to pair this with a third-party stand. It's not available to preorder just yet either, but it launches on June 13.
Asus ROG Ally Travel Case
$40
An official carrying case will be available at launch for $40. It's not available to preorder at this time.
You can check out the full specifications for the $700 ROG Ally below. The $600 version that releases in Q3 2023 will come with the AMD Ryzen Z1 processor, rather than the Z1 Extreme outlined below.
Asus ROG Ally Specifications
Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor: Zen 4 architecture, 8-core/16-thread (up to 5.1 GHz boost) |
GPU | RDNA 3: 12 CUs up to 2.7 GHz (8.6 TFlops, 4GB VRAM) |
APU Power Draw | 9 to 30 Watts |
Display | 7-inch IPS panel (Glossy finish, 500 nits peak brightness, 7ms response time, touch screen) |
Resolution | 1920x1080 @ 120 Hz refresh rate (AMD FreeSync Premium) |
Memory | 16 GB dual-channel LPDDR5 RAM (6400 MT/s) |
Storage | 512 GB NVMe m.2 SSD |
Ports | 3.5mm audio jack, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 combo port with DisplayPort 1.4 support, UHS-II microSD card reader |
Battery | 40 WHrs |
Power Supply | 65W USB-C PD 3.0 power supply |
Weight | 608 grams / 1.34 lbs |
Don’t want to wait for the ROG Ally? Then consider picking up a Steam Deck, which is readily available to purchase directly from Valve. On the Windows handheld front, the Ally is joining a constantly growing market, including the very impressive and high-performing Ayaneo series of portable gaming PCs.
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