ASUS' ROG Ally X portable gaming console is reviewed in advance! Memory and battery have evolved to make it a more comfortable device.

When we play games, we often use a display PC and sit down to play them, but it is our nature as gamers to want to play games when we are traveling or when we have a few spare moments. Portable game consoles are the easiest way to play games on the go and in your spare time, and in recent years, portable game consoles have been released by a variety of manufacturers, increasing the number of options. The " ROG Ally X" will be released on July 24, 2024 (Wednesday). The "ROG Ally X" is the successor to the ROG Ally released in 2023, and Saiga NAK has been able to borrow the ROG Ally X ahead of its release. We at Saiga NAK have borrowed the ROG Ally X and had a chance to touch and feel it, so we would like to give you a quick review of it!

Let's start with the opening ceremony!

First, let's start with the opening ceremony of the "ROG Ally X"! The next-generation ROG Ally X has arrived! The "ROG Ally X" itself is printed on the black package.

On the side of the outer box are the words "ROG Ally X" and an ASUS sticker! The back side is also black with a matte texture, which is simple, massive, and cool.

After taking a good look at the exterior, let's open the package! ROG Ally X" has appeared!

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The "ROG Ally X" comes in black, and the coolness can be seen through the film! I can't wait to touch it.

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Here is the list of contents!

• ROG Ally X
• Power adapter
• User's manual
• Warranty Card
• Stand

The included stand can be used to stand the main unit on its own. The included power adapter is a 65w Type-C adapter.

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I removed the film from the main unit! The ROG letters engraved on the handle are cool.

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ROG Ally X, the successor to ROG Ally, has more than just improved memory and battery. The ROG Ally X, the successor to the ROG Ally, not only has a better memory and battery, but it also has an additional Type-C interface, making it a dual interface. This alone is reason enough to switch to the "ROG Ally X".

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Here is a comparison of "ROG Ally" and "ROG Ally X." The white one is "ROG Ally" and the red one is "ROG Ally X. The white one is "ROG Ally" and the black one is "ROG Ally X". The handle of "ROG Ally X" is slightly rounded compared to "ROG Ally". It is more comfortable to hold! The stick part is also all black.

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The other interface parts have also been rearranged. The trigger button and bumper buttons are rounded on the "ROG Ally X". They are easier to press.

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The macro button on the backside of the main unit is more compact than on previous models. The ROG logo serves as a ventilation opening.

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The center of the back side has a rainbow-colored line design. "REPUBLIC OF GAMERS" is engraved on it.

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The ROG Ally X measures 280.6 mm (W) x 111.3 mm (D) x 24.7 to 36.9 mm (H) and is not significantly different in size from the ROG Ally. It fits perfectly in the "ROG Ally Travel Case".

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After booting, the first thing to do is to set up Windows 11. While proceeding with the Windows 11 setup, the fingerprint authentication will come up.

"When setting up fingerprint authentication on the ROG Ally X, you can place your finger on the power button at the top of the device. If fingerprint authentication is set up, it is convenient to unlock the device by simply placing your finger on the power button when you start up the device!

Windows 11 setup has been successfully completed!

The highlight(?) Armoury Crate

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Armoury Crate, which was also installed on the previous model ROG Ally, and not ROG Ally X in the tutorial. However, the button layout is the same, so there is no problem.

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Launch Armoury Crate and select the platform you wish to play on. If you select Xbox or Steam, the background will change to match. ROG Ally is often compared to Steam Deck, but its advantage is that you can play on platforms other than Steam.

Now it's time to play with ROG Ally X!

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Now that we've finished setting everything up, let's get to playing some games! If you're going to go to all this trouble, you'll want to see it tried out in a game with a decent load that takes full advantage of the ROG Ally X's specs, right? For this review, we chose "ELDEN RING", a game that Reika (@SoprettyGyudon ) streams on Twitch every weekday!

I launched "ELDEN RING" from Steam. The "ROG Ally X" has 24GB of memory and 1TB of storage compared to the existing model.

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Quality settings from in-game graphics settings to the highest. It runs light and the textures of objects, shadows, light, etc. are wonderful!

ROG Ally X can do null den ring!

Reika: "I usually play on a gaming PC, but it's so nur den ring, so nur den ring that it's comparable, or at least you can't tell the difference at all! "

"ROG Ally X" goes on sale Wednesday, July 24!

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"ROG Ally X" will go on sale on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The retail price will be 139,800 yen (tax included ), and pre-orders are now being accepted at ASUS Store and other retailers! Even if you normally play on a desktop PC, there may be times when you want to play on the go. The "ROG Ally X" is equipped with an 80Wh battery , twice as much as the existing "ROG Ally" model, so you don't have to worry about battery life when playing on the go! For more details, please visit the ROG Ally X product page.