What at first many thought was an April Fools joke, has actually ended up being a completely real advertisement. And it is that in ASUS They don’t mess around when it comes to hardware, especially when the project in question is the ROGALLYa portable console that would face the very same Steam Deck.
Another portable console?
It is not surprising that manufacturers are interested in this type of format. Since the introduction of AMD’s Zen processors, the possibilities have multiplied enormously, bringing incredibly capable devices to life. The clearest example of success is the Steam Deck, a console that with its features and capabilities has made all video game enthusiasts fall in love.
From there, many different proposals have appeared, with AYANEO as one of the manufacturers with the best projection in recent months. But ASUS also wanted to join the party, and that’s where ROG ALLY comes in, a console that looks similar to all the ones we’ve seen so far, but with a white finish with LED lights that will draw a lot of attention.
It’s real!
Stay tuned for more 👀#ROG #ROGALLY #PlayALLYourGames pic.twitter.com/UcYyUebBSZ— ROG North America (@ASUS_ROGNA) April 3, 2023
Technical characteristics
At the moment ASUS has not gone into details. The announcement is basically a post on Twitter where it shows the product, but does not talk about technical issues at any time. Of course, the console is 100% real and its release is imminent, since even Best Buy has listed it in its catalog. No price, yes.
The idea is that the console executes Windows 11 (would have access to Xbox Game Pass) and that those who want maximum graphic power Could you connect an eGPU? own brand (the ROG XG Mobile eGPU) via USB 4.0.
According to some experts, the chosen processor could be a Zen 4 with RDNA 3 graphics, which is basically what is being offered on similar consoles. The problem? That the price could shoot up to 1,000 euros. But of course, today, it is the price to pay for such a portable monster.
When can it be purchased?
At the moment the manufacturer is quite silent about the details of the console, so we will have to wait until they tell us more about it. Taking into account the experience of ASUS, we could be facing an extremely interesting option to consider, so we will be very attentive to see what they tell us about this ROG ALLY.