ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced its new Windows 11 gaming handheld, the ROG Ally is set to launch on 11 May 2023.
The new gaming handheld by ROG is powered by AMD Ryzen Z1 series processor with RDNA 3 graphics, which is set to deliver great gaming experience for AAA and indie titles. Making sure the handheld to maintain its peak performance for long period of gaming is ROG’s Zero Gravity thermal system, which uses a dual-fan system with ultrathin heatsink fins and high-friction heat pipes.
To make a statement as the first gaming handheld by ROG, Ally has a 120 Hz FHD (1080p) panel with FreeSync Premium support and comes with a maximum brightness of 500 nits. The display is also a touchscreen for seamless navigation of the Windows desktop. Making sure the device is ready to bring gaming to anywhere, Ally is just weight at 608 grams. The design of Ally also offers great ergonomics with its handgrips, with unique triangle texturing on the rear giving gamers a solid hold on the machine from any angle. ROG styling lines adorn the palm side of the grip while also helping to reduce any accidental slipping.
As the ROG Ally runs Windows 11, this allows gamers to access all their publisher libraries and game streaming services on a single device. Additionally, a Special Edition of Armoury Crate makes its debut with the ROG Ally, customized with quick performance mode toggles, a game launcher, in-game monitoring software, Aura Sync support, and more. ROG is also offering a bundled 90-day trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, giving users instant access to hundreds of great games from Xbox Game Studios, indie studios, and blockbusters the moment they boot their Ally.
The official ROG Ally launch event will be held on 10pm (GMT+8 Malaysia Time), 11 May 2023. Do tune in to learn more about the full specifications and pricing. The keynote will start at 10.00 a.m. Eastern Time (14.00 GMT), followed by a panel discussion with Shawn Yen, Product Management Director of Gaming Business Unit from ASUS, Roanne Sones, CVP, Head of Xbox Hardware, and Frank Azor, Chief Architect of Gaming Solutions and Gaming Marketing from AMD to talk about the design story of the ROG Ally and its impact on the gaming landscape.
To access the ROG Ally event site, please visit: https://rog.gg/ALLY_m.