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Alright, let’s see how to tackle this. So there I was, just minding my own business, when I stumbled across this wild showdown between the Steam Deck and the Asus ROG Ally. Really, why do I even care? But I guess I’m intrigued. Anyway — oh wait, let me backtrack. So, picture this: You’re annoyed with Steam Deck ’cause it’s like a loyal dog to Steam only. Then boom, in walks the ROG Ally, showing off like, “Hey, I’m a full-on PC you can carry around.” And that’s without needing to whisper sweet Linux nothings to it. Yeah, I’m baffled too.
Now, let’s switch gears for a sec. The Steam Deck? No longer the lone wolf. Here comes the Ally, trying to steal the thunder. Or maybe it’s sharing it. I dunno. It’s all a blur. Anyway, the Ally talks big with Windows 11. Just slipstreams all those apps and launchers, no hocus-pocus required. Unlike Steam’s kid, stuck in its Steam bubble unless you’ve got the magic Linux touch.
Oh, and get this: The Ally’s got muscle. AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme and Radeon graphics throw a one-two punch. Pretty wild for a handheld. Ran demanding games like a champ, or at least most of the time. Sure, it hiccuped here and there, but who doesn’t, right? The display? Chef’s kiss — Full HD, lightweight too. Doesn’t kill your hands after an hour. Big win there.
But hang on, this isn’t all sunshine and roses. The Ally’s got its quirks. Yeah, light, but kinda, dare I say, plasticky? Oh and the stand, if you can call it that, just flops around. Battery life, though, yeesh. Barely hit two hours in gaming mode — felt like watching a pot trying to boil. Yet, it juices up quick, so there’s that. Wouldn’t hurt to keep it plugged in, if you’re asking me.
And why, pray tell, does it not come with a carrying case at $699.99? Seriously? The cheapest Steam Deck model comes with one, just saying. Plus, them back buttons on the Ally? Feel a bit off, like reaching for a switch that’s not there. Your fingers might think differently, who knows.
Which side are you on? Steam Deck or the flashy new Ally? No, this isn’t a cop-out answer: it’s up to what you dig more. Want accessibility, power, and games galore? Buddy, go Ally. Prefer something that feels premium, and doesn’t mind a battery-sipping session? Steam Deck’s your pal. Both are pretty stellar, all things considered. They’re like lovable quirks in a friend you can’t help but appreciate.
