<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Asus-rog-ally ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/asus-rog-ally Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go 2 (SteamOS) vs Xbox Ally X: Which is the best handheld gaming PC? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/legion-go-2-steamos-vs-xbox-ally-x PGTMvpK4NupjbxBYuMdkik Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 2025 promised a handheld revolution — and while some devices delivered, others exposed the cracks in the booming market ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/2025-was-the-year-for-gaming-handhelds 62xq4M9BRMfMd9kbmFQ2To Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:02:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mini PC vs handheld gaming PC: which one actually fits your life? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/mini-pc-vs-handheld-gaming-pc iDm45C8aQV954M2ZwH5RXf Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:52:00 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:38:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Jealous of the new Xbox Ally? — Here are 6 ways to give your original ROG Ally a glow-up ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/ways-to-improve-your-original-asus-rog-ally ZvTLBZaiM2ToC6n4smQyYP Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:49:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ We hacked the new Windows 11 Xbox Mode onto the old ROG Ally — how does it optimize performance? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/we-hacked-the-new-windows-11-xbox-mode-onto-the-old-rog-ally-how-does-it-optimize-performance ivEeyZqBUhYArYCaeES4Ej Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Ally X vs Legion Go 2 (Windows) — Which handheld is better? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/rog-xbox-ally-x-vs-lenovo-legion-go-2 6yt3ThzsoQnA9X9mQycMx4 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:01:00 +0000 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:01:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I play Grounded 2 on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other handheld gaming PCs? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/can-i-play-grounded-2-on-steam-deck-rog-ally-and-other-gaming-handhelds uYmcJJzCaXh8WyVAUTNCiA Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:07:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Xbox Ally gaming handheld would be perfect to me, if it wasn't for this one thing ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/the-xbox-ally-gaming-handheld-would-be-perfect-to-me-if-it-wasnt-for-this-one-thing d5pdQdbuZBVYBmdRjigi3j Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:23:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Ally X vs ROG Ally X — Which gaming handheld is better? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-ally-x-vs-rog-ally-x-gaming-handheld mrArVsn5imcJrubohfVPjf Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:21:58 +0000 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:39:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Ally vs ROG Ally — What is the difference between these gaming handhelds? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox-ally-vs-rog-ally-gaming-handheld TmAjK4NiV6k8gCBhYCqjw9 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:10:57 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:22:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 'Xbox Ally' and 'Xbox Ally X' are super-charged PC gaming handhelds from ASUS, coming later this year — Kennan revealed! ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/kennan-revealed-the-xbox-ally-and-xbox-ally-x QuAN3rkF9VGvbasAbWojj8 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:09:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:23:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ SteamOS is officially not just for Steam Deck anymore — now ready for Lenovo Legion Go S and sort of ready for the ROG Ally ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steamos-is-officially-not-just-for-steam-deck-anymore dGCNZ3yhF8LTkQsiw7GAnP Fri, 23 May 2025 08:58:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Xbox app on Windows 11 gets a handy feature just in time for the Project Kennan handheld ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-xbox-app-on-windows-11-gets-a-handy-feature-just-in-time-for-the-project-kennan-handheld EaJxu3GdGfJAsmWkUnwkDV Fri, 09 May 2025 13:16:14 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:27:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't buy a new ROG Ally X handheld — Upgrade your original ROG Ally's battery life with this replacement kit instead ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/tips-for-upgrading-rog-ally-battery TSeri5HCvUaCjgvnK9bZVg Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:49:26 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:32:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I play Atomfall on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/can-i-play-atomfall-on-steam-deck-rog-ally-and-other-gaming-handhelds Y3HbEpE6xi54wbFy7KHQAR Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:02:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ I reviewed MSI Claw 8 AI+ and ROG Ally X — Here's which PC gaming handheld you should actually get ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-vs-rog-ally-x QUkwhPyDczRhSViwVH4n4T Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:01:20 +0000 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:34:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you play Assassin's Creed Shadows on Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-on-gaming-handhelds 9xZjgktXUn9eHtbxAWDRfA Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:33:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Ally and Ally X "Kennan" ASUS ROG gaming handheld: Price, specs, compatibility, launch window, and everything we know so far ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-ally-kennan-gaming-handheld-everything-we-know-so-far iE48ERieszTnTwy2soHhog Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:13:56 +0000 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:25:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I play Avowed on Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/avowed-gaming-handheld-guide yQCqHwq6xyaguz7M4rM6u Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:01:20 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:36:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go S vs ASUS ROG Ally: Which handheld is better? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/legion-go-s-vs-rog-ally-gaming-handheld ps49UdLzRjJa5ixdKARcEE Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:09:40 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:00:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I play Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/kingdom-come-deliverance-ii-gaming-handheld-guide VzRDZen5HgHabbQ57R5bc7 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:01:10 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:31:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ This ASUS ROG Ally deal proves that "you get what you pay for" is a lie. Z1 Extreme model is now cheaper than weaker sibling. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/this-asus-rog-ally-deal-proves-that-you-get-what-you-pay-for-is-a-lie-z1-extreme-model-is-now-cheaper-than-weaker-sibling 6k3MCbw5rLXHnsB92htjq Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:30:39 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:04:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD Ryzen Z2 Series specs leak, alongside the Steam Deck 2? ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and apparently Valve itself are on board. (UPDATE) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/amd-ryzen-z2-series-leaks-alongside-the-steam-deck-2-asus-rog-ally-lenovo-legion-go-and-the-steam-deck-set-for-a-huge-boost 6VVgkVXWWF2bW6NMr7Y3SZ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:27:47 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested AMD's new AFMF 2 tech in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 — extra FPS with "Performance" mode on ASUS ROG Ally ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/does-amd-afmf-2-increase-fps-in-msfs-2024-on-rog-ally vjCGXpc5HdU7zidMhSJ5bA Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:23:29 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:31:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget the Steam Deck, the best overall gaming handheld we gave a 4.5-star review to just became much more affordable thanks to this massive Christmas sale ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-best-overall-gaming-handheld-became-much-more-affordable-thanks-to-this-massive-christmas-sale TQmFgVpS4wRnQfyiFukeKo Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:51:39 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My new ASUS ROG Ally had a really weird issue that I'm not exactly sure how I solved — but here's what I tried anyway ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/my-new-asus-rog-ally-issue-not-exactly-sure-how-i-solved BCrFizy5cmTA2jJzVCNz7 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:40:38 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:28:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cyber Monday is ending with my top recommended gaming handheld at its lowest price ever... Twice? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/the-one-gaming-handheld-i-recommend-above-all-others-beat-its-black-friday-record-with-a-new-lowest-price-ever-sort-of wzaQphc58oifCPPJ5ttsuH Sun, 01 Dec 2024 21:10:48 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the most underrated (and cheap) accessory EVERY PC gaming handheld owner needs to buy, whether you're Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, or Lenovo Legion Go — and it's even cheaper with this Cyber Monday deal ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/this-is-the-most-underrated-and-cheap-accessory-every-pc-gaming-handheld-owner-needs-to-buy-whether-youre-steam-deck-asus-rog-ally-or-lenovo-legion-go-and-its-even-cheaper-with-this-cyber-monday-deal ajNbzMyfMZGa5UL7CcX2LE Sun, 01 Dec 2024 16:03:12 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ CLEARANCE: "This is an Xbox." My favorite PC gaming handheld is still on sale despite Cyber Monday's end — and Microsoft says it's actually an Xbox. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/this-is-an-xbox-i-wish-id-waited-for-this-black-friday-deal-before-buying-my-favorite-pc-gaming-handheld-which-microsoft-says-is-actually-an-xbox kUmmFgonqCntuA2xEqG8oG Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:13:13 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ [UPDATE] Even at 38% off for Black Friday, I can't recommend this mediocre gaming handheld when there is a cheaper and much better option ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/even-at-41-percent-off-i-cant-recommend-the-msi-claw yLJfQEyoSpCNcMoVNGXcaP Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:58:53 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ (UPDATE: Still Live) I already broke my promise not to spend money on Black Friday, but dbrand's storewide sale is lingering a little longer ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-vowed-not-to-buy-anything-for-black-friday-but-i-couldnt-resist-this-chance-to-make-my-favorite-pc-gaming-handheld-even-better oSpxUnbdx37No3r3PMZokS Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:14:17 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ (UPDATE: Ended) Even Microsoft seems to agree — the best Xbox for you may not be a console at all, thanks to this Black Friday deal ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/the-superior-deal-isnt-the-xbox-series-s-its-this-smaller-gaming-pc-you-hadnt-thought-of emabcePrcpwov8JhH6pjCk Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:53:12 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ (Updated) The best gaming handheld just hit a new low — This is the best price I've ever seen, and it's only at Best Buy ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/the-best-gaming-handheld-is-back-down-to-its-lowest-price-ever-but-theres-less-than-10-hours-remaining EAHzJwt958AaSRDsHro2NP Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:29:29 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can now drop $900 on the best gaming handheld with all the storage, but there's already one way to save a couple hundred dollars ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-ally-x-2tb-preorders-announcement EcHjVtSBKBukz7cRATijCh Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:26:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Black Friday has come early at Best Buy because one of the best gaming handhelds with superior specs to the Steam Deck just got a sweet 15% discount ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/early-black-friday-deal-best-buy-rog-ally fYLMho9s8LnPVoKHe6RE23 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:31:23 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I play Metaphor: ReFantazio on ASUS ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and other gaming handhelds? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/can-i-play-metaphor-refantazio-on-gaming-handhelds 8PEdYddVgaRPsb9jfxRvJH Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:50:06 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:39:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you've been waiting for a price drop on the #1 gaming handheld, your faith has now been rewarded, but you have less than 9 hours to get one ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/if-youve-been-waiting-for-a-price-drop-on-the-1-gaming-handheld-your-faith-has-now-been-rewarded-by-best-buy cU7PSstb3Rq5yQqQAXUSwK Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:14:01 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:05:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo's excellent 'Legion Go' PC gaming handheld alternative to the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally just got a big discount at Best Buy ahead of Amazon Prime Day ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/lenovos-excellent-legion-go-pc-gaming-handheld-alternative-to-the-steam-deck-and-asus-rog-ally-just-got-a-big-discount-at-best-buy-ahead-of-amazon-prime-day DsSyK63ecpULsL7H6YWojc Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:33:50 +0000 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:20:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD confirms Z2 Extreme chip, aims to boost PC gaming handheld battery life by over 300% ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/amd-confirms-z2-extreme-chip-aims-to-boost-pc-gaming-handheld-battery-life-by-over-300 mhWdvTuTquYJkSKCZcbCZ3 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:43:34 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:31:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I play Black Myth: Wukong on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/can-i-play-black-myth-wukong-on-steam-deck-rog-ally-and-other-gaming-handhelds vJsTWoCTYxw7tqmByffzU5 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:27:20 +0000 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:38:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Arguably the best PC gaming handheld is now at its best ever price ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/now-at-its-lowest-price-ever-the-asus-rog-ally-is-almost-irresistible VAZmPojnm8U3W8NeBzbpqJ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:16:06 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:40:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why buy the expensive ROG Ally X when you could get the original gaming handheld for literally half the price? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/why-buy-the-expensive-rog-ally-x-when-you-could-get-the-original-gaming-handheld-for-literally-half-the-price ihikHZaoABpt7EcPvuquqT Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:53:13 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:40:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ This official Asus ROG Ally 65w charger dock is more than half price — and it works with Steam Deck and Switch too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/this-official-asus-rog-ally-65w-charger-dock-is-more-than-half-price-and-it-works-with-steam-deck-and-switch-too WkXYk7b2MQiZTU8Rh3sTwE Sun, 14 Jul 2024 11:56:36 +0000 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:22:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS ROG Ally X review: It's better than the original gaming handheld, but is that enough? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/asus-rog-ally-x-review fSGYfxhXhaVrwp8742PhM6 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:00:01 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:31:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best handheld console is $549.99 right now, and that's for the Ryzen Z1 Extreme model ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/the-best-handheld-console-is-dollar54999-right-now-and-thats-for-the-ryzen-z1-extreme-model dnFjYUXpmrWK2h3mGpauJj Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:31:35 +0000 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:38:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I play Senua's Saga: Hellblade II on gaming handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/senuas-saga-hellblade-2-on-handhelds nvCR2XzrCsdoBcEoguwQNH Tue, 21 May 2024 09:07:26 +0000 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:42:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Syntech ASUS ROG Ally Hard Carrying Case review: Nearly perfect, and a great price to boot ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/cases/syntech-asus-rog-ally-hard-carrying-case-review ZGtT38nZqeurtbg4TMvYeY Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:01 +0000 Tue, 14 May 2024 19:59:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $100 price drop on one of the best handhelds for Xbox Game Pass and native PC gaming is no April Fools Joke ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/this-dollar100-price-drop-on-one-of-the-best-handheld-consoles-for-xbox-cloud-and-pc-gaming-is-no-april-fools-joke gwxbw6L8EVSCnJyBqpmtFG Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:22:12 +0000 Sat, 06 Apr 2024 18:01:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD FSR 3.1 is bringing frame generation to other upscaling solutions and adds support for Xbox game development kit ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/amd-fsr-31-is-bringing-frame-generation-to-other-upscaling-solutions-and-adds-support-for-xbox-game-development-kit p7N4Edyu4ZrAZAwkRgap3i Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:21:26 +0000 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:21:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to live stream gameplay from your ASUS ROG Ally ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/asus-rog-ally-how-to-live-stream 35VqQ9MSRRyp896iKHCCh3 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:52:12 +0000