ASUS ROG Ally - Throw away your Xbox and PS5!

[@jimmytimber7074]

Mine has been getting better everyday. Alot of tweaking on my end though. It was definitely a buggy mess the first couple days. Removed a bunch of crap i dont need on it. Changed what apps opened on start up. Changed vram settings to 8g and that probably helped the most. Bunch of other things i did also and its running pretty good now. Beautiful piece of hardware the software needs work though.

[@MegaDuke4life]

Well I decided not to get it because I already got steam deck and using the trackpads make desktop use more bearable. I'm looking forward to the next iteration of Ally and Deck tho since they the only cost friendly PC handhelds on the market

[@donniedarko4497]

Returned mine in 24 hours due to broken trigger and horrible dead zones not to mention insanely cumbersome set up.

[@ScatteredBrain]

Ah oh no! Sorry to hear it. Did you get a replacement or you’ve decided to wait for a different model/company to release a handheld gaming PC?

[@shonen84]

Maybe I got lucky: no deadzones, no broken components. I did install it like I would setup a pc: update everything step by step, remove bloatware, and use one game (SF6) to test the system. And be very tolerant to the jank of Windows. After one day, I was playing Street Fighter 6, Diablo 4, Forza Horizon 5, Cynerpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy. I also tested my XG Mobile (RTX3080) and that thing transforms the Ally in a full-on gaming pc! True game changer, insanity.

[@peterlmad]

Mine is fine too and I’m loving it

[@geetarliving]

@@shonen84for the money, my sense is to just get a laptop. Over 2,000$ with ally, memory, case, and then external gpu. Defeats the purpose of the device . I just have the device itself and my 3090ti desktop seperately.

[@PrjctWRX]

Sucks for you mine is amazing

[@bellytelevision]

I will be watching the ASUS rog ally vs Steamdeck debate very closely! Thanks for the vid and initial analysis

[@MobileDecay]

Okay, I just threw away my Series S. What should I do now? 🤔

[@ScatteredBrain]

😂 buy an Ally!! 😂😂

[@smartphonefan5226]

I have used the ROG Ally for a few days and it has been a great handheld PC. However, my biggest criticism is that it is buggy. The setup process was a bit tedious and some of the game launchers did not work right away. After a couple days, the launchers worked normally. If Asus can fix all the remaining bugs, they will have a winner on their hands. As with any gaming PC, you are going to have to be patient since it is running Windows.

[@ScatteredBrain]

Agreed! Thanks for watching! Enjoy your ROG Ally!! 😊

[@kevinbuchanan67]

One of its best selling points is that it's running windows

[@Soulshock3]

I’m guessing the device will start running better overtime so hopefully by the fall

[@gabrieljohnson1854]

Do you favor it over A next gen console?

[@MithosDagon]

It is a cool device but will not replace my console. The software feels too janky.

[@ScatteredBrain]

As a Mac user, Janky is a great description of my feeling of windows in general 😂 Thanks for watching! 😊

[@kaneose]

With BOTW turn on fps++ and turn on the AMD settings on the GPU tab on the graphics pack.

[@JacksonCryer]

Ik it mostly for the algorithm but that title. The tech is seriously impressive though how fast the handheld pc has evolved in just the past three years. Once battery tech can catch up we will be in a good place

[@bandzzman1224]

It funny how many people talk about battery life but those same people barely go outside

[@SecondAmendment_2A]

Yah same thing happened to me I all ready updated my Bios and then I seen it had performance issues but I’m still enjoying my time with the Ally !! Hope they bring an update soon for this 🤞

[@jimmytimber7074]

Go into armor crate GPU settings and make sure your VRAM is set at 8g. Mine is running way better after I did that. Street fighter 6 ran excellent when I first got it then I updated bios to 319 and it ran like shit. Found this setting and now it runs better.

[@SecondAmendment_2A]

@@jimmytimber7074 thanks I appreciate it I change it and now it’s running higher fps and is smoother!!

[@jimmytimber7074]

@@SecondAmendment_2A Ya no problem. This thing has a lot of settings to learn. I was getting pretty frustrated. I know PC can be better but it's definitely a lot more messing around than console. It's a beast of a handheld. I just wish the battery life was a lil better.

[@LuisLauranzon]

I’ve been loving using it.

[@Ziyoblader]

I know at first it bug me not having the ability to add your custom exe but when I looked on the bottom once I found that you can push left bumper or right bumper to add a program

[@ScatteredBrain]

Found it! Thanks for pointing this out!

[@mr_fuji_mintsmr_fuji_mints9873]

The ally will be part of the list at the beginning once the next big portable PC comes out 😅

[@ScatteredBrain]

😂😂 you know it! It’s inevitable 😪 Thanks for watching! 😊

[@mr_fuji_mintsmr_fuji_mints9873]

@@ScatteredBrain 🤣 well, time for me to reluctantly buy this one too lol

[@armstrong_lima1]

Is it possible to calibrate the gyroscope to help with aiming accuracy like on cell phones?

[@MrZpilot]

Will be returning mine in a few days due to malfunctioning finger print sensor and games are running worst than on my deck and overall very glitchy experience.

[@avgaming9368]

i dont know if anyone else has said this but, to run switch game smooth, u have to just wait for the shaders. After a time it should run just fine. Even my main pc will main pc will have problems at first.

[@jayslay1000]

Is it better than the steamdeck truly tho ?

[@alluringming]

It is nice these 'consoles' that are coming out are getting smaller and more compact like many of the original consoles. Those these arent consoles, these are mini pcs or tablets with controllers made for gaming but they are not truely a console.

[@ScatteredBrain]

I think the Ally seems like it could be a good consolized experience with the Armory Crate application and games launcher!

[@alluringming]

@@ScatteredBrain Well asus does often do good job with products. Im sure whatever problems their Rog Ally will have they fix it with some patches. Maybe often make a better version of it. Most companies do that with their products.

[@nic4660]

So tell me then what do I buy ASU’s rog ally or ps5

[@rinzl3rs349]

Why would I throw my PS5 and Xbox away for something subpar?

[@kevinbuchanan67]

I agree... that is a pretty dumb thing to say

[@ScatteredBrain]

DRAMATIC EFFECT! 😅

[@martymartin6475]

That asus ROG ally is addictive like cocaine isn’t it…I know I have one too…Go and pookie …tell ‘em we doing jumping jacks at the asus carter apartments ……New ROG Jack city🎉

[@Jaskol_Wazon]

Eh, no. "Throw away your Xbox"? Why would I? xS costed me a mere fraction of Ally. Actually, just checking the stores, I can get 3 xS for the price of the Deck and 5 xS for one Ally. Besides, Ally bears the same sin of Steam Deck devices. It's based on PC/XBOX big screen titles. These games are NOT designed for those devices with text in most games being simply unreadable on such a small screen. Switch is a much cheaper and better choice with games designed for it's size, or maybe get one of Retroid devices. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the idea of a powerful handheld that could run ALL games in 60 fps on the move and then 4K them via HDMI on a big screen. But right now, Deck and Ally are all too expensive toys that run PC games on a small screen while costing a fortune. I get a cheap xS to run games on a 65 inch TV, I get a cheap iPad to run games on the move, I get a not so cheap but still cheaper than most PC to run games in a PC way, I also game on my iPhone 14 Plus. I can connect my Xbox pad to any of these. The only thing I am missing is playing on one device, on the move, without using a pad. I cannot justify the expenditure. However, if you're eagle eyed, do not have any gaming devices, this could be your go to solution.

[@Xanduur]

I think what kind of gaming system you could’ve purchased or built with money spent on those handheld. He could’ve bought a PS five, Xbox series X, I will lead in tinder switch, and steam deck, and still have money left over as well.

[@kincheonglee2163]

Can you teach me : how to set the YuZu control button on Rog Ally ?(Not the Game Pad) i donnot know how to correctly set the buttton , only few button can work , others no response ... i want to take Ally outside to play without game pad , please ! thank you !

[@flash5010]

Question, Does anyone know if it can play already bought games I.E. Xbox and or playstation? I have a Xbox series X and a PS5, yet I am heading out overseas and both are too bulky to bring.

[@flash5010]

Also. How does emulation work?

[@ScatteredBrain]

You’re probably looking for GamePass in the cloud, PlayStation Plus, and emulation as it’s not possible to literally play Xbox or PlayStation games on a device that is not that system

[@ScatteredBrain]

Emulation is basically software built to trick a game into thinking it’s running on that actual console. So the software needs to interpret all instructions from a game and translate it to a language your computer understands. At least that’s my simplistic way of explaining she understanding it 😊

[@flash5010]

@@ScatteredBrain damn. That's fair. Thanks for letting me know.

[@arinkarwan5888]

​@@ScatteredBrainwhat about let's say you bought a game on Xbox, can u install it or play it on it

[@nomaschalupas2453]

He wasn’t using the stock charger and playing at max power. He was just on 25w turbo at most. You can go to 30w. Most the games he showed I’m able to run way better. You can also set 8g of ram to the gpu instead of 4 if the game you play needs it. It’s a pc, treat it like one, mess with it, crank up the fans of your worried about heat. I get 15c lower with 70-80% fan Pc (personal computer) you have full access to windows, make it yours. Set it to fit the type of games you play, if you expect a stock pc to run good, you must be new.

[@ScatteredBrain]

I specifically wasn’t going to the 30w boost because that’s not a realistic look at a the portable handheld nature of this product. 30w is definitely something I’ll cover in the full review in the context of docking the Ally. To jus simply show all games playing at 30w wouldn’t be an accurate representation of what kind of performance someone can realistically expect.

[@nomaschalupas2453]

@@ScatteredBrain don’t understand why everyone is buying a beast handheld to compare how low wattage you can play at. You want better hardware it takes more power no matter what, even if you play at the same settings. Idle a muscle car and a Camry see which last longer. These comparisons make no sense. If you want it to last longer turn the screen to 720 and play everything on low like the steam and you’ll get hours, if you don’t care turn it up and plug in. That’s simple.

[@ScatteredBrain]

You gotta find the balance. What good is a 30w TDP for 30 minutes of gameplay?

[@nomaschalupas2453]

@@ScatteredBrain know what my balance is, I play street fighter 6 mostly. When I’m home I play at 1080 medium high at 60, When I’m out or want to lay with no wires. I turn it to 720 high 30-60 depending how much I want to save. And get a few hours Changing a profile isn’t that hard.

[@nomaschalupas2453]

@@ScatteredBrain choice is better bro

[@stevenwilliams1140]

If you are gaming the Xbox series x and the ps5 are way better then this thing lol

[@ScatteredBrain]

I’m not getting rid of my PS5 or Xbox either… BUT I definitely am becoming more pro PC then ever before! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@swankyview]

I still can’t input text in Ubisoft Connect lol I just wanted to play Rainbow Six Seige! 🤣

[@zoltanschweifer4304]

Intresting I am playing on steam deck d4 45-50 fps high settings fsr set on quality. And if i turn down to 30 fps it's there is no fps dropped at all and I can play almost 3 hours.

[@MrMartellSincere]

I love my Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch

[@ScatteredBrain]

Me too! But Cyberpunk and Warzone on a handheld… 😍

[@MrMartellSincere]

@@ScatteredBrain I love handhelds with a passion. If I was rich: I'll buy both the steam deck and Asus ROG Ally for sure

[@mjstx123]

Same

[@MrMartellSincere]

@@mjstx123 most definitely 😁

[@eplugplay8409]

No way I’m throwing away my ps5 and Xbox series x. I have a 65” c1 oled 4K and the ally rog won’t be able to drive 4k at all.

[@ScatteredBrain]

😂 dramatic effect!!!

[@SassiTV]

Ur still not even getting native 4K with those consoles lol

[@eplugplay8409]

@@SassiTV long as it displays 2160p, its 4k. Also I can use my PC rig with 4090 to play 4K as well.

[@4432Highlights]

Is it next gen?

[@MrFroggster]

Got mine 3 days ago and its awesome but i dont throw my ps5 away 😅

[@ScatteredBrain]

I won’t either - but I’m loving Spider-Man on the go! Definitely has me reconsider if I’ll buy a game for PC or for console! Thanks for watching! Enjoy the Ally! 😊

[@MrFroggster]

@@ScatteredBrain got it for diablo 4 "on the go" (already bought it on ps5). That means i dont have to sit alone at my ps5 setup so i can sit with my wife and play diablo 4. So awesome.

[@ScatteredBrain]

YES. Loving it for Diablo too. But I do miss mouse/keyboard for games like that! But hey - gaming is gaming!

[@kanohu8983]

Important question! I can’t afford both an Xbox and the ROG ally. do I need to have an Xbox console to play Xbox games on the Ally?? Please someone tell me

[@ScatteredBrain]

Since lots of games have PC ports, and windows has the Xbox app, you may be able to play a lot of your games on the Ally. You’ll really want to just think of some of the upcoming games or games that are already out and check if there’s PC Ports available. If there are console only games, they won’t be playable on the Ally. Thanks for watching!

[@dkelli6020]

I’m contemplating getting this over and Xbox and using game pass.

[@hulkboy8435]

@@apollo2728 honestly If it can run starfield with 30 fps or more (at 720p more than likely), then I see a compelling reason to get it over an Xbox, but there is a chance that it won't run as well as youd want, which would hurt. Don't get me wrong, I love mine, and I do think it will be able to play most games coming out this year, but we know developers haven't put as much time into pc ports. The ROG is also finicky and it will take some time before all the bugs are squashed. I do recommend it for sure, I just don't know that I would tell someone to get it over a console.

[@jimmytimber7074]

It's not better than a series x. Not even close. More comparable to a series s. It is nice being able to play these games on the go though. User experience on Xbox is much better. I am thinking about getting rid of one of my Xboxes though. Only because I don't have much time to game at home and I have a PS5 also. The ROG ally is a very nice machine but for a busy guy the console experience is better. Too much tinkering on PC. PC is definitely better if you have the time but man they have made consoles easy to use. I'll be keeping my ROG ally because I have more time to play on the go but I'm hoping the user experience gets better.

[@ScatteredBrain]

I think depending on how you’re gaming, this is a GREAT option!

[@markrolfe5084]

Use Xenia for playing xbox 360, Red Dead Redemption plays great

[@justinw7323]

Im getting the z1 which is as powerful as the ps4. I got the basic cuz im not rich and it was on sale for 379.

[@MrFlashpan]

After Using my Ally for 2 days, I had to upgrade the storage, 512GB (- windows) just didn't cut it for me, with only 1 Type-C I wasn't happy. I firstly installed a 2TB SSD, 1 TB micro SD. I still wanted more storage. I've now got a small type- C multi port adapter stuck to the back of the Ally (using a double sided sticky pad) The type-c multi port adapter plugs into the Ally's Type-C port and gives you x1 Type -C (for charging the Ally) x3 USB 3.2 ports ( 1x 4TB SSD on one port, two ports still free) X1 Micro SD slot (a second 1TB micro SD installed) x1 HDMI out Port (tested and working fine) 2TB internal SSD. x2 1TB Micro SD cards. x1 4TB external SSD 8TB total storage, HDMI out, Still allows full charging, two free USB 3.2 ports. Now I'm happy 🤪

[@ScatteredBrain]

Sounds like the ULTIMATE Ally setup! I do think 512 is a bit small but with the additional 1tb microSD it’s plenty of space for me at least. I don’t need ALL of my games installed at once. I usually rotate them out. Enjoy your Ally! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@MrFlashpan]

@@ScatteredBrain I usually just add a 4TB external SSD via the type-C port but the steam deck and the Ally only have one Type-C port so the choice is restricted to either charging or 4TB extra storage, you can't do both at the same time without docking. I was amazed at how easy the Ally's SSD was to upgrade to 2TB, It usually means more disassembly, This is another Plus for the Ally, just wish manufacturer's would stick to the widely available 2280 SSD's. 2230 SSD's are low capacity and expensive.

[@deadbr0ke117]

That is actually fucking rediculous lmao

[@TRX25EX]

Xbox working on a handheld even before they release current gen consoles, once that out I don't see any competition from Windows based handhelds, imagine PSP Vita jumps 20 years in tech.... That's exactly what Xbox doing, they targeting Xbox Series S performance in a handheld

[@seanskipper2796]

Is it worth trading a ps5 for it or no?

[@ScatteredBrain]

It wasn’t meant to be super literal. It offers AAA gaming on the go. There’s definitely drawbacks but it’s pretty amazing how far computing has come

[@zrex2metagor]

#PCmasterRace Got my ROG Ally just yesterday

[@smidlee7747]

Why would you throw away your Xbox and PS5 since you can even play games remotely to your handheld? PC handhelds are a niche product. No one have come close of competing with Nintendo when it comes to handhelds. I have no doubt Nintendo will this year will sell more Switches than all the PC handhelds combined even with it's inferior hardware.

[@ScatteredBrain]

Dramatic effect! I think PC handhelds are finally at a price point where they are in true competition to “the big 3” - although maybe not Xbox because Microsoft profits from this niche market too! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@smartphonefan5226]

You can play remotely, but you need a strong internet connection to have a good experience.

[@smidlee7747]

@@smartphonefan5226 Remote play uses wifi locally. You are referring streaming requires a good internet connection. Now if you try to send 4k resolution through wifi would require a bigger bandwidth and may produce stuttering.

[@smidlee7747]

@@ScatteredBrain Steam Deck has been at Switch price point for a whole year and Nintendo sold more Switches on Black Friday than Valve sold Decks the whole year. Even now games often run better on consoles than PC releases especially with DRM which hurt performance. Another advantage of a console is people know it will be supported for 5-7 years while there is better hardware every year on the PC. Look how fast the Deck went from the best PC handheld two months ago to now people claiming it's trash. Microsoft wants to hold their monopoly on PC with Windows yet could care less about PC gamers. Look what Valve have done with SteamOS and only now that Microsoft sees Valve as a threat they even care to make Windows better for gaming.

[@jimmytimber7074]

Nintendo switch is extremely successful. I honestly wouldn't doubt if it ends up being the best selling console of all time. I don't think it's that far away. Best handheld for sure. I have argued with other guys on here about it but how can you say it's not when they sell so many units and software. What Nintendo has done is pretty impressive. Ya it's slow has shit performance, can't play AAA games on it but it has some of the best games. Nintendo still knows how to make good games. Switch is the reason we even have deck or this ally. These companies have seen how successful Nintendo is right now and want a piece of the pie. Loving my new ally but I don't think I would give up my switch for it.

[@avgaming9368]

i have problems with xbox. it doesn't lunch games.

[@ScatteredBrain]

Cup head was the only game that gave me issues. Everything else with Xbox app seemed to work! Maybe check the Microsoft store for updates?

[@avgaming9368]

@@ScatteredBrain all i had to do was just reset the data and time

[@eplugplay8409]

Wow this device can only do low settings on Diablo iv and not even medium? I can do medium on my SD with no issues, even high just lower fps.

[@SassiTV]

No it could do more then low especially if you're using fsr. This is also at 1080p. Ur getting medium on 720p lol

[@ScatteredBrain]

The BIOS update really nerfed the device 😪

[@SassiTV]

@@ScatteredBrain yeah either roll back or wait for next update

[@CouchMarine42]

Had to swap mine out due to the left joystick not registering left and right. Honestly, a company as big as ASUS shouldn't have so many of these issues, I've seen a lot of people have hardware issues on their brand new units

[@ScatteredBrain]

Yeah! You’re not the first one to mention defective units. Hope you’ll enjoy a working version. I wonder if it’s a “first gen product” problem? Although Steam deck hasn’t really had major hardware failure that I’m aware of. Either way - appreciate your comment and thanks for watching! 😊

[@Jaxv3r]

They already known at least one issue with the buttons sticking from Linus story.

[@LamontJohnson23]

Ummm, yeah do some trouble shooting. Tons of vids of Ally emulation out there. Its a beast.

[@ScatteredBrain]

🤷🏼‍♀️ first impressions - answering “with no additional work at all what can I do”

[@XeqtrM1]

that titel dont make sense you need a ps5 to do remote play xD

[@ScatteredBrain]

Dramatic effect my friend 😂😂

[@mosthated8848]

😆 no from the title

[@wachumeqimeqi]

I will watch it first. The title is a baity

[@wachumeqimeqi]

Done, after hearing your wrap up. I'm not going to throw away my PS5 and XBOX. NAILS But great review on the rog ally!

[@ScatteredBrain]

Thanks for watching!

[@Gingerlion777]

No handheld on the market can match the eas of use that a console offers. Not to mention that games just work.. you dont have to worry. Also pc gamers can hate all they want! But without consoles and the big market it has.. you guys would not even have games😅😅 love the deck love the ally! But gtfo with that argument. Consoles are for ease of use and stuff works 9 out of 10 times.

[@crashdude7589]

"Without consoles, PC gamers wouldn't even have games" This is provably false lol, more people play on PC than on console.

[@Gingerlion777]

@crashdude7589 might be true.. but consoles have the biggest market share. Why do you think most games are specifically made for consoles first, and secondly, for pc. I don't care.. for all I care about, you game on a refrigerator.. but pc gamers should stop bashing on consoles.. be glad there are consoles.. a lot off tripple a games wouldn't even exist without them.

[@crashdude7589]

@ericie15 "most games are made for console first" they aren't, they're literally made to run on PC first to debug. consoles get optimized later on.

[@thebee2685]

Anybody who throws their XboxSX/Ps5 or Steam Deck away for this is a complete idiot. 🤣 There is atleast 10 things why the Ally not gonna come out on the top in the long run... The only thing what goes for it at the moment is the sheer power... Talking about power...The latest update cut the Ally's performance by 30%...

[@ScatteredBrain]

DRAMATIC EFFECT 😂 I love my PS5 and my Xbox

[@mipad553]

Microsoft flight simulator game play

[@robwilliamson6181]

You think I’d throw away my series x for this shit

[@ScatteredBrain]

Dramatic effect! So yes! Toss it out the window! 😂 kidding - the point being, this is definitely a competitor considering it’s form factor. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinbuchanan67]

No