The gaming industry has gone through exponential growth over the past decade, evolving from a niche hobby into a global cultural phenomenon. A part of this is attributed to the rise in online connectivity. However, advancements in technology have arguably played a far greater role in making gaming culture grow. Asus’ ROG series stands head and shoulders above the rest on this front, offering the most diverse of products aimed at making gaming accessible to everyone.
ROG Ally: Take your games anywhere
Focused on improving your portable gaming experience, ROG Ally is a handheld console that comes in at just 608g. It lets you play PC-grade games at a fraction of the bulk and with minimal sacrifice on performance. Up front, the device sports a 500-nit 7-inch 120Hz 1080p touchscreen with 100 per cent sRGB coverage and a 7ms response time. Specifically for on-the-go use, the display boasts a Corning DXC coating that helps with scratch resistance and better visibility in sunlight.
Powering the console is AMD’s new 4nm Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor and RDNA 3 graphics technology. Having worked closely with the chip manufacturer, Asus has been able to extract the most performance out of these internals. Whether you are playing a game of sports or a fast-paced shooter, the device does not let you down. Moreover, the chip’s efficiency along with Asus’ cooling solutions mean more optimised battery life.
The beauty about ROG Ally is that it can be used as a docked console or a powerful PC. In docked mode, you can enjoy your games on a big-screen TV with controllers to match whereas if you are looking for some serious e-sports performance, the Ally can be paired with Asus’ XG Mobile external GPU and peripherals such as a monitor, mouse and keyboard.