Hey there, so buckle up because I gotta unload my thoughts about these gaming rigs. First up, the Asus ROG Ally. It’s like, if the Steam Deck had this cool cousin who lets you play with all your favorite toys — you know what I mean? Like, forget about those Linux maneuvers and just dive into your game stash. Everything just works. Windows 11? Heck yes, no hoops to jump through for Epic or Xbox Game Pass. What a relief, right?
And, man, the power! They slapped an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme in this thing with Radeon graphics. It’s a tiny beast. You won’t believe how smooth it runs those pixel-heavy games. It doesn’t even huff and puff like some consoles. Honestly, I was impressed. Thing ran so quietly, like a cat sneaking up on you — if that makes sense. Plus, that screen is like eye candy, and it’s light as a feather, so you won’t get those dreaded gaming cramps. Been there, done that.
But hold on — it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. That lightweight feel? Nice for long sessions, yeah, but it’s a bit too “plasticky” if you catch my drift. And, ah, that stand? Don’t get me started — so flimsy, like they built it last minute. And battery life, oof, more like a quick flash than a marathon. In gaming mode, you’re outta juice in no time. Like, two hours and change? Come on. Sure, it charges fast, but still. Plan to plug in, trust me.
Oh, one more thing — no case included. At this price? You’re kidding. And those back buttons, just not where my fingers wanted them to be. Maybe it’s just me, but… yeah.
So, what’s the verdict? The Steam Deck or the Asus ROG Ally? Tough call. Depends on what floats your boat. Want flexibility and loads of games? Ally’s your buddy. Prefer a fancier feel with better battery life? Deck, all the way. Either way, you’re winning in this game of handhelds, because both are pretty darn fantastic. Anyway — shoot, where was I? Oh right, happy gaming!
