ROG Announces Its First Windows 11 Gaming Handheld – The ROG Ally

ROG Announces Its First Windows 11 Gaming Handheld – The ROG Ally

On the 25 April 2023 ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is proud to announce the ROG Ally, an incredibly powerful new Windows 11 gaming handheld. Powered by a cutting-edge AMD Ryzen™ Z1 series processor, the Ally can breeze through AAA games with ease. The bright high quality touch screen display gives clear vision no matter where you are and its lightweight and ergonomic handholds allow for comfortability in all places.

Incredible AMD-powered performance

Featuring an all-new purpose-built APU – AMD Ryzen™ Z1 series processor with RDNA™ 3 graphics, the ROG Ally stands on its feet against the powerhouses of the console world. . Making all this possible is also ROG’s Zero Gravity thermal system, which uses a dual-fan system with ultra-thin heatsink fins and high-friction heat pipes to ensure the Ally stays cool in any orientation. Equipped with a 120 Hz full HD (1080p) panel with FreeSyncTM Premium support, gamers will enjoy diamond like motion clarity in fast-paced games, with no tearing or stuttering in the event of an FPS drop.The display also has a max brightness of 500 nits, enabling gamers to easily keep track of the action in more challenging environments. This touchscreen display also acts to seamlessly allow navigation of the Windows desktop when gamers need to change settings or install their next game.

Full-fledged Windows 11 Gaming

The ROG Ally runs Windows 11, meaning gamers can access all of their publisher libraries and game streaming services on a single device.Additionally, a Special Edition of Armoury Crate makes its debut with the ROG Ally, customized with quick performance mode toggles, a game launcher, in-game monitoring software, Aura Sync support, and more. ROG is also offering a bundled 90-day trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, giving users instant access to hundreds of great games from Xbox Game Studios, indie studios, and blockbusters the moment they boot their Ally.

Ergonomic and Lightweight Design

Weighing in at just 608 grams (1.34 lbs), the Ally will never weigh heavily in a gamer’s backpack or hands, allowing for plenty of uninterrupted and comfortable gameplay. ROG engineers painstakingly developed and iterated the shape and weight of the ROG Ally until they were satisfied that this could be carried without hindering the players gaming experience and day to day life. The Ally’s ergonomics continue with its handgrips, with unique triangle texturing on the rear giving gamers a solid hold on the machine from any angle. ROG styling lines adorn the palm side of the grip while also helping to reduce any accidental slipping.

The official ROG Ally launch event will be held on May 11th, 2023. Please tune in to learn more about the full specifications and pricing. The keynote will start at 4pm South African time, followed by a panel discussion with Shawn Yen, Product Management Director of Gaming Business Unit from ASUS, Roanne Sones, CVP, Head of Xbox Hardware, and Frank Azor, Chief Architect of Gaming Solutions and Gaming Marketing from AMD to talk about the design story of the ROG Ally and its impact on the gaming landscape.