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Seen by the world for the first time on April 1st — known worldwide as April Fools’ Day —, the ASUS had to go back online afterwards to confirm that it would indeed release a handheld PC console that competes directly with the Steam deck da Valve. 33u5p
During an online event closed to journalists, the Taiwanese company showed details of the ROG Ally and confirmed that the device hits the world market before the end of the first half of 2023. See all the specifications right now and what to expect.
Design and canvas m6m71
Starting with the look, the ROG Ally strongly resembles its main competitor, the Steam deck. The body is made of a resistant plastic that its manufacturer claims does not fingerprints.
Moving on to the screen, there is an IPS display that measures 7 inches and achieves resolution Full HD (1920 × 1080), as well as 120Hz refresh rate and for AMD FreeSync, since a processor AMD is present. The screen also has a protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus to prevent it from cracking in case of direct impacts, as well as the brightness peak was at 500 nits.
Intensive use was considered in the model: the buttons can be pressed for 10 million times before they present a problem, as well as the navigation button can be rotated for 2 million times. the weight of ROG Ally stayed at 608 grams and the ASUS studied several shapes before settling on a form factor for its ultra-powerful handheld PC console.
The model also has a headphone jack (P2) and a USB-C input for charging. A fingerprint reader on top of the device is also available to offer more security in everyday life.
Processor and memory 646sr
A ASUS closed a partnership with AMD for the launch of ROG Ally. The model has two custom processors, and the difference should be noticed not only in performance, but also in price. The internal storage of 512 GB (SSD PCIe 4.0) will be the same, as well as the 16 GB of RAM of the type L remain unchanged regardless of the type of processor chosen. And it will be possible to put an SD card in UHS-II format in the model so that even more games can be installed.
Starting with the “simplest” version, the AMD Ryzen Z1 it is overclocked to 4,9 GHz and has a four-nanometer architecture. The base speed of this U was 3.20 GHz, as well as the integrated graphics of a Radeon 780M GPU of 12 Computing Units RDNA 3, which, recently, was adopted in the launches of the boards RX 7000.
talking about the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, as the name says, this is focused on bringing greater power to games that would require a more powerful model. With an overclock of 5,02 GHz and a base speed of 3,30 GHz, the model has the same Radeon 780M GPU, but here we have 8 high-end 4-thread Zen 16 cores.
Performance tests comparing Steam Deck, which features a custom U based on Zen 2 architecture and RDNA 2, should appear soon to assess which of the models performs better.
ports and connectivity 3x6e2x
In addition to the 2mm P3,5-type headphone jack, the USB-C connection can be used for battery charging as well as screen mirroring.
In order for the image to be sent to a larger screen, it will be necessary to use the ROG Gaming Charger Dock, which in addition to recharging the battery, also serves as a “bridge” between the portable console PC and a big screen — just like the dock of the Nintendo Switch. The same item offers for fast charging, has a two-meter USB-C to USB-C cable and an HDMI 2.0 port. Look:
O ROG Ally It also has a Bluetooth 5.3 antenna for connecting wireless controllers, wireless headphones and other devices.
Networks that follow the standard are ed WiFi 6E and, at least for now, a version with 5G connectivity will not be released by ASUS. When asked about the subject, the company said that, through a market study, it believes that offering a connection via Wi-Fi is the best option, since there are several points spread over many establishments/locations and the internet is of greater speed.
Accessories 82i1m
It will be possible to have an increase in graphic quality through the use of an external video card that sends the image to a secondary screen. A ROG XG Mobile deliver the performance of a RTX 4090 for Laptops, with port for cable Ethernet and SD card reader, as well as 330W adapter.
Games like Spiderman: Miles Morales, League Of Legends, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Cyberpunk 2077 e Dota 2 were just a few examples cited by the ASUS that can be played with the of this external video card. The dock shown for the portable PC console was initially released for the hybrid tablet ROG Flow Z13 and abroad, it is sold for US$ 1.199 (R$ 6108,90 in direct conversion).
A True Wireless type earphone, which takes the name of ROG Zither it was also announced as an accessory, but its price has not yet been revealed. In addition to noise cancellation (ANC), the model even has a battery lasting up to 27 hours and low latency audio.
And finally, a carrying bag, the Ally Travel Case, complements the accessory kit. Developed only for the portable PC console, it has compartments to store simpler items and also prevents water from entering through its special coating. The price was also not commented.
Operational system 1a5246
O ROG Ally da ASUS hits the market with the operating system Windows 11 and of course, for the Epic Games, EA app, Steam e Xbox Game . All device purchasers will get three months of subscription Ultimate game subscription service Microsoft to start playing as soon as they receive the device.
A customized version of the application already present in ROG notebooks and smartphones, which took the name of Armory Create SE, enough to allow complete management of ROG Ally settings. It will be possible to change not only the settings for better performance, but also put the model in game mode (for portable use), desktop and use on TV or external monitor.
Refrigeration system y3c2x
Despite not commenting on the battery life and capacity of its new device, part of the ASUS presentation presented the new cooling system that will allow the enjoyment of games for many hours.
With the name of ROG Intelligent Cooling, there is an anti-gravity heat pipe to draw heat regardless of the position of the handheld PC console. The cited improvement was 18% compared tos ROG Flow Z13 and ASUS confirms that it will be possible to have good heat dissipation even if the device is upside down.
There are also two cooling fans that promise to be silent, reaching a maximum level of up to 20 decibels, and still bring good cooling to the screen. The grooves on the back are only 1 millimeter wide to prevent dust from entering; hears a 10% increment compared to what was seen in the ROG Flow Z13.
Price and availability 1s705x
Without a certain date to arrive in Brazil and in the rest of the world, the ROG Ally also did not have its market price revealed. The company only confirms that it will be sold at less than US$ 500 (R$ 2.526 in direct conversion). It is worth ing that the Steam deck is sold at US$ 399 (R$ 2.016 in direct conversion) and at ASUS can, at least in this first moment, put a more competitive price to face its competitor, in view of its superior configurations.
O device already has a page in Portuguese and it is possible to to receive first-hand information. It is expected that he will arrive here before the end of the first half of 2023, but this is a data that still needs confirmation.
Technical specifications 292m5w
| Córdoba | ASUS ROG Ally |
| U | AMD Ryzen Z1 (4,9GHz overclock) AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (overclocked to 5,063GHz) |
| GPU | Radeon 740M (Ryzen Z1) |
| Operational system | Windows 11 |
| Fabric | 7 inch IPS screen with FHD resolution 120Hz refresh rate 7 ms response time 500 nits peak brightness Ratio 16:9 |
| Memory | 16 GB of RAM (LPDDR5) |
| Internal storage | Micro SD UHS-II Card Reader 512 GB SSD (PCIe 4.0) |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6E Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 28cm x 11cm x 1.2cm Weight: 589 grams |
| Doors | Connector ROG XG Mobile 3,5mm headphone jack USB-C port PCI-e connection |
| Price | Value forecast below $500 |
| Release date | to be disclosed |
| Launch in Brazil | to be confirmed |
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reviewed by Glaucon Vital in 25 / 4 / 23.
