ASUS officially presented ROGAL, its portable console, with which it intends to pit Valve’s Steam Deck. The Taiwanese company has gone for performance with the inclusion of its own AMD RYZEN Z1 processor model and the incorporation of common desktop gaming features such as a screen that works at 1080p resolution and Windows 11 to guarantee maximum compatibility. with platforms and games.

processor AMD RYZEN Z1 ASUS ROG ALLY is the latest generation thanks to its architecture Zen 4 at the processor and implementation level RDNA 3 for integrated graphics. Manufactured using TSMC’s 4nm process, incl six physical cores supplying a total of twelve threads (two threads per core) and is able to support Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) and FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) upscaling technologies, with which it is possible to improve game performance and at the same time efficiency, which can affect such a critical aspect as autonomy.

As for the display, it is touch-sensitive, it has a size seven inchesrunning in native resolution 1080p (1920 × 1080 pixels)in one 120Hz maximum refresh rate and with an aspect ratio of 16:9. It supports AMD FreeSync, 100% sRGB color gamut, has a contrast ratio of 1000:1, 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-reflective and shatter protection. And because gaming is not just about the image, ASUS ROG ALLY implements Dolby Atmos technology, which provides the best sound through two speakers.

It was introduced at the memory level 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, which are more than enough to run most of the latest generation of triple A video games with guarantees, albeit with obvious limitations due to the absence of a dedicated graphics card (at least in the default configuration) and the more than likely use of FSR . A disk is used to store data High-speed 512GB SSD via PCIe 4 interface and in M.2-2230 format. However, video games that take up more than 100GB are still common, so it’s possible expand the storage size for data with a slot that supports MicroSD UHS-II.

Uncontrolled power is useless, so ASUS ROG ALLY implements a zero-gravity thermal system that allows 360-degree rotation without losing power. As the heat evaporates the liquid inside the pipe, the diffusion system creates a force to draw water through the circuit to cool the device. Additionally, there are two silent fans strategically placed to provide a distraction-free experience. On the other hand, we can forget such an important feature as the dust filter.

The ergonomic design of the portable console is only tempered by weight 608 grams and comfortable controls, accessible and with an Xbox-like layout, so on this front the user will find himself with the most standard and widespread framework in the PC sector.

Control elements are the classic ABXY keyboard, two sticks analog keys, D-Pad, two digital triggers on top, two more analog (pressure sensitive) on top, and two macro keys on the back. It all came together with support haptic feedback and the ability to adjust the sensitivity of analog triggers and sticks analog. The ABXY buttons support about ten million presses and the D-pad another ten million presses, while sticks analog holds two million revolutions.

When it comes to software, ASUS ROG ALLY uses Windows 11 as an operating system to offer maximum compatibility both at the level of platforms and games. Users will be able to run Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox Game Pass, EA Play, Ubisoft Connect, Battle.net and more without any hindrance. It is important to point out here that for every laptop unit sold, three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is listed.

How could it be otherwise, and thanks to the use of the leading operating system in the PC gaming sector, ASUS ROG ALLY offers full compatibility with games without the need to use any compatibility layer or resort to third-party solutions, performance. All you have to do is launch the games as you always do in Windows.

Due to the form factor of the device, OS compatibility can lag behind in providing all the necessary features, and this is where software comes into play. ASUS ROG Armory Crate SE, which brings a number of exclusive features to reconfigure the controls and make the most of the portable console.. On the other hand, for network connection, a Wi-Fi 6E module has been built in, which provides a fast, reliable connection with limited power consumption.

ASUS ROG ALLY did not come alone, but accompanied by some peripherals. ROG CETRA TRUE WIRELESS is a headphone that provides low-latency audio, active noise cancellation and a battery life of up to 27 hours; the ROG ALLY TRAVEL CASE 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 Xbox-type, with an OLED screen and supports wireless connection 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, ASUS ROG ALLY came with the goal of becoming a benchmark in its sector with Windows 11, a powerful processor in its segment and features that are common in gaming computers. We remember that the company of Taiwanese origin recently launched the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, a powerful pro smartphone playing games with functions insurance premium.