{"id":156825,"date":"2023-05-03T01:02:36","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T01:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=156825"},"modified":"2023-06-12T13:38:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T13:38:27","slug":"asus-rog-ally-takes-on-steam-deck-in-the-growing-handheld-gaming-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/gaming\/asus-rog-ally-takes-on-steam-deck-in-the-growing-handheld-gaming-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Asus ROG Ally Takes on Steam Deck in the Growing Handheld Gaming Market"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"acf-label\">\n<p class=\"description\"> <!-- <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n } else {\r\n jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n }\r\n });\r\n })\r\n <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n <span style=\"background-color:#39b54a;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#39b54a;background-color:rgba(57, 181, 74, 0.1);\">\r\n <li>Asus has unveiled the ROG Ally, a new handheld gaming device that competes directly with Valve's popular Steam Deck.<\/li>\r\n <li>The $700 Ally model offers impressive specifications, including an AMD Z1 Extreme APU, 512GB of SSD storage, and 16GB RAM, making it a strong competitor to the Steam Deck.<\/li>\r\n <li>The ROG Ally boasts a superior screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 120Hz and is 61 grams lighter than the Steam Deck.<\/li>\r\n <li>While the device has been well-received for its overall design and ergonomics, its battery life remains a significant concern, given its powerful specs and competitive pricing.<\/li>\r\n <li>The handheld gaming market is experiencing significant growth, and the competition between devices such as the ROG Ally and the Steam Deck will drive further advancements in the industry.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acf-input\">\n<div class=\"acf-repeater -table\" data-min=\"0\" data-max=\"0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asus has recently unveiled the ROG Ally, its entry into the handheld gaming market, with the device set to compete directly with Valve’s popular Steam Deck. Boasting impressive specifications and a competitive price tag of $700, the Asus ROG Ally has captured the attention of gamers and industry experts alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Asus ROG Ally: An Impressive Package<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Asus ROG Ally offers a Windows 11 operating system and is powered by an AMD Z1 Extreme APU.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also indications that a lower-spec version of the Ally may be available at an even more affordable price point, potentially positioning it as a strong competitor to the entry-level $400 Steam Deck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The $700 Ally model comes with 512GB of SSD storage and 16GB RAM, matching the storage capacity of the most expensive Steam Deck variant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both devices feature 7-inch screens, but the Ally’s screen resolution is a superior 1920 x 1080 at 120Hz, compared to the Steam Deck’s 1280 x 800 resolution at 60Hz.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of processing power, the Ally boasts a Zen 4 processor and an RDNA 3 graphics unit, whereas the Steam Deck is equipped with a Zen 2 processor and an RDNA 2 graphics unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite these superior specifications, the Ally manages to be 61 grams lighter than the Steam Deck.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Enhanced Gaming Experience and Ergonomics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asus has designed the ROG Ally with a traditional control setup, featuring two analog sticks, a d-pad, four primary face buttons, and triggers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The device has been well-received in hands-on tests by tech journalists, and early reviews have praised the handheld’s overall design and ergonomics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2> <!-- <div class=\"container-c\"> -->\r\n <!-- <div class=\"row justify-content-between\"> -->\r\n <!-- <div class=\"col-post-800\"> -->\r\n <!-- start html -->\r\n <div class=\"blockquote-wapper\">\r\n <div>\r\n <span class=\"text_quot\">\r\n <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asus has recently unveiled the ROG Ally, its entry into the handheld gaming market, with the device set to compete directly with Valve’s popular Steam Deck. Boasting impressive specifications and a competitive price tag of $700, the Asus ROG Ally has captured the attention of gamers and industry experts alike.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"quot_icon\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"quot_tick\" src=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-content\/themes\/culture\/icons\/i_quot_tri.svg\" type=\"image\/svg+xml\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!-- end html -->\r\n <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n <!-- <\/div> -->\r\n <\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Battery Life and Charging Efficiency<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One significant concern with the Asus ROG Ally is its battery life, given the device’s powerful specs and competitive pricing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It remains to be seen whether the handheld can provide a satisfactory gaming experience without draining its battery too quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In comparison, the Steam Deck is known for consuming considerable power when running demanding games at higher settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to charging, the ROG Ally is said to charge from 0 to 50 percent in just 30 minutes using the included 65W USB-C power brick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Steam Deck’s charging time is slower, but Valve has stated that this is an intentional design choice to preserve the longevity of the battery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Future of Handheld Gaming<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The handheld gaming market has experienced significant growth, thanks to the success of devices like the Nintendo Switch and the Steam Deck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As more companies, such as Asus, enter the market with innovative products, consumers will have a wider variety of options to choose from, fostering competition and driving further advancements in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Awaiting the Full Reveal and Final Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Asus ROG Ally Z1 and Z1 Extreme models are set to be fully unveiled on May 11. While the device appears to be a strong contender against Valve’s Steam Deck, its ultimate success will depend on key factors such as price, battery life, performance, and storage capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the full reveal just around the corner, the handheld gaming market is poised for an exciting showdown between these two devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The outcome of this competition will determine whether the ROG Ally can successfully challenge the Steam Deck and secure its place in the rapidly expanding handheld gaming market.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":156826,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[407],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-156825","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gaming"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156825"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=156825"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/156825\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/156826"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=156825"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=156825"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=156825"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}