The Asus ROG Ally could be my next favorite gaming handheld. As I wrote in my Asus ROG Ally hands-on preview, this Windows 11 device could be a Steam Deck killer. Not only does it have a better display than Valve’s handheld, but Asus claims the system’s new AMD Ryzen Zen 1 processor makes it twice as powerful as the Steam Deck.
The Steam Deck is currently my favorite handheld of all time, as evidenced by my glowing Steam Deck review. That said, I recognize the system’s limitations — namely its 720p display and old Zen 2-based APU. I’ve eagerly awaited a true Steam Deck rival with better specs that also has the same ease of use. The ROG Ally appears to have most of what makes the Steam Deck great, and more to boot.
