19 May 2023

DO NOT BUY the ASUS ROG Ally - VERY disappointing...

19 May 2023 · 8:26

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Summary

He rejects the $599–$699 ROG Ally, having previously returned a Steam Deck and preferring the Switch OLED’s exclusive games. Windows handheld software feels cumbersome; he values Steam Deck controls and Switch simplicity, while citing only 1–2-hour battery life. His Razer Blade Pro covers PC gaming; travel tempts him, but peripherals and no near-term trips make the Ally unnecessary.

Insight

He prioritizes fit-for-purpose simplicity over impressive specifications, continuing skepticism toward expensive gaming hardware.