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The Asus ROG Xbox Ally Handheld Feels Like a Missed Opportunity
Nintendo did it. Sony did it. Even Sega did it. And now, Microsoft finally has launched its own dedicated handheld gaming device…kind of. Revealed yesterday during the summer Xbox Games Showcase, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally is closer to a Steam Deck than a PSP or Nintendo Switch. Essentially, it’s a spin on Asus’ existing handheld gaming PC, the ROG…
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ROG Xbox Ally: Everything we know about the two new gaming handhelds from Microsoft and Asus
Hot on the heels of the Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox is joining the handheld party with the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. You may also know this as the Asus ROG Ally 2 or Project Kennan, and Microsoft took the chance at the Xbox Games Showcase to show it off ahead of its fall 2025 launch (price…
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ASUS’s Latest ROG Gaming Keyboard Has a Screen On It
Summary ASUS is unveiling a new ROG Azoth X keyboard with hot-swappable switches and multiple connectivity options. We also have the ROG Keris II Origin mouse, which is lightweight, supports Bluetooth, and tracks on glass surfaces. A new ROG Scabbard II mousepad finish and ROG Delta II headphones color scheme were also announced. ASUS’ ROG sub-brand might be, according to…
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Nintendo Switch 2 versus Asus ROG Ally: how these handhelds compare
The Nintendo Switch 2 has entered the ring, possibly complicating your decision of which handheld to buy this year. While Nintendo’s new console, which comes out on June 5th, may seem similar to handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally, there’s a lot that sets them apart. Everything like how you buy and play games, their…
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This ASUS ROG Zephyrus with an RTX 3070 Is 31% Off Right Now
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) $1379.99 $1999.99 Save $620 The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (RTX 4070) gives great gaming performance at a lower price. It features a beautiful 16-inch QHD OLED screen with a smooth 240Hz refresh rate. Although the CPU isn’t the absolute best, its cool look, plenty of storage space, and strong graphics card make it an attractive…
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Steam Deck OLED, ROG Ally and more: all the news about the handheld PC revolution
In July 2021, Valve revealed the Steam Deck, a Switch-like handheld device packed with features including a huge variety of control options, a 7-inch touchscreen, the ability to connect to external displays, and a quick suspend / resume feature. The device began shipping in February 2022, starting at $399. We’ve been keeping a close eye on the Steam Deck and…
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The ASUS Rog Ally Extreme Is $200 Off at Best Buy
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Handheld gaming consoles are no longer dominated by Nintendo; PC games entered the handheld industry market with competition from Valve and ASUS. Valve’s Steam Deck was the best budget option available until ASUS released the ASUS ROG Ally Z1 in…
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Asus goes hard on RTX 50-series — new ROG Zephyrus and Strix SCAR laptops announced at CES 2025
CES 2025 is a significant one for gaming, thanks to Nvidia’s new GPUs, and Asus has risen to the occasion by updating the vast majority of its gaming lineup. However, while the differences externally are minor, there is plenty to write home about both on the outside and inside — from new CPUs and graphics cards to a new form…
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Forget Steam Deck — Asus ROG Ally X is $100 off right now in killer Black Friday deal
Where are the Steam Deck Black Friday deals? It’s a question I’m asked a lot, but let me answer it with another question — what if there were better PC gaming handhelds available for cheaper? That’s what I’ve found. Right now, the Asus ROG Ally X is down to $699 at Best Buy. That is a huge $100 saving on…
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I tried the Asus ROG NUC 970 and it’s the mini gaming PC I’ve always wanted
The Asus ROG NUC 970 is a powerful, gaming-focused mini PC in a unique chassis that allows it to be used in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. There’s a nice selection of rear ports with support for up to four 4K monitors, and you can easily add more storage thanks to the two free M.2 slots or upgrade its…
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