ROG Ally ", which was just announced for Japan on Monday, May 29, 2023, is the first portable gaming console to be released by ROG, the gaming brand of ASUS, known for its notebook PCs, graphics boards, gaming devices, and other products. ROG Eylai is the first portable gaming console to be released by ROG, the gaming brand of ASUS, known for its notebook PCs, graphics boards and gaming devices. ROG Ally is the first portable gaming console from ASUS, a gaming brand known for its notebook PCs, graphics boards, and gaming devices. Saiga NAK was able to borrow the ROG Ally and try it out before everyone else! We are very happy to report that the ROG Ally is the first portable gaming console to be released from the ROG!
Unboxing the ROG Ally!
ROG Ally is in this hand! The white-based package, the rainbow-colored ROG logo. The time has finally come!
Open the package! It is more compact than we imagined, and the 7-inch display extends to the very top and bottom.
- Size: 280.0 mm (W) x 111.38 mm (D) x 21.22 to 32.43 mm (H)
- Weight: approx. 608g
- ROG Ally main unit
- AC adapter
- Instruction manual
- Warranty card
Included in the package. The AC adapter is 65W compatible and has a USB Type-C connector. Please note that there is a note that says, " Do not supply power to the unit with any device other than the AC adapter and power cord provided with this product."
Once powered on, Windows 11 setup begins and takes 10-15 minutes to complete. Launch the pre-installed Steam!
The stick area glows when ROG Ally is running. The buttons and sticks are placed quite high up, so even those with small hands can reach the bumpers (LB and RB) and triggers (LT and RT) without difficulty.
The back of ROG Ally looks like this. The right hand side has "M1" and the left hand side has "M2" macro buttons on the back to help control the game.
The ROG logo serves as a vent. The rainbow-colored diagonal lines are not lights but a surface finish.
When I was touching various things, I found this thing hidden on the back side of the outer box. There is some kind of illustration...
It can be used as a stand like this!
ROG Ally will be available in the summer of 2023 with the ROG Gaming Charger Dock, which will allow for large screen output using an HDMI cable. ROG XG Mobile " will also be available to boost gaming performance. Each device is sold separately, but if you are no longer satisfied with the gameplay at hand, this is definitely something to consider!
Vertical screen can be reproduced on a desktop PC by turning the monitor or using a monitor arm. With ROG Ally, you can use it like a large screen tablet by simply tilting the unit. Don't forget to set " Windows Mark (Start Button) → Settings → Display → Rotation Lock " to Off!
The microSD card slot is located on the top of the unit. It supports up to UHS-II.
ROG Ally has 512GB of SSD storage, but only about 450GB is usable minus system and pre-installed apps. In recent years, game titles have tended to use more and more space, and some titles, especially open world games, require nearly 100GB of free space. Since the default 512GB SSD is a little too small, insert a microSD (XC) card to install a large number of games!
ROG Ally will be available starting June 14.
Many people usually play games on their desktop PCs, but playing games on the go is inevitably a hurdle. Recently, there are more and more services that allow you to play games via the cloud, but a stable communication environment is essential... and that's where portable game consoles come in! Steam and Epic Games support cloud saving, so it's easy to share game progress with multiple devices, which also helps make portable gaming consoles useful.
ROG Ally will be available in two models with different CPUs and graphics capabilities, with the higher-end model scheduled for release on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, and the lower-end model scheduled for release after summer 2023. For more information, please visit the ROG Ally product page!
| Product Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | ROG Ally | |
| Model Number | RC71L-Z1E512 | RC71L-Z1512 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor | AMD Ryzen Z1 Processor |
| Main Memory | LPDDR5-6400 16GB | |
| Storage | SSD 512GB (PCI Express 4.0 x4 connection) | |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon graphics (up to 8.6TFlops FP32) | AMD Radeon graphics (up to 2.8TFlops FP32) |
| Display | 7.0" widescreen TFT color LCD 1,920 x 1,080 pixels (120Hz) with touch panel, glare | |
| Wireless LAN function | IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | |
| Battery life | Approx. 10.2 hours | |
| OS | Windows 11 Home 64 bit | |
| Size (excluding protruding parts) | 280.0 mm (W) x 111.38 mm (D) x 21.22 to 32.43 mm (H) | |
| Weight | Approx. 608g | |
| Suggested retail price | 109,800 yen (including tax) | 89,800 yen (including tax) |
| Reservation start date | June 2, 2023 (Friday) | Scheduled for summer 2023 or later |
| Release date | June 14, 2023 (Wednesday) | Scheduled for summer 2023 or later |