The Steam Deck Is Getting Some Competition

[PopGeeks]

<p>The backlog of Steam Deck preorders at Valve has finally gone down to the point where you can order one and receive it in a relatively short amount of time. But it’s still selling. The Deck is a certified success….and with all successes come imitators. High-end PC manufacturer ASUS has just announced they’ll be introducing their own handheld PC gaming device to the market, which they call the “ROG Ally.”</p>

 

[DJ]

I am excited about Asus's "ROG Ally" and I am glad that it comes with Windows 11, which is more powerful and significantly better than its predecessor. I hope it will be able to handle any past generation up to PS3 with ease."

 

[MCU-ROCKS]

The Steam Deck has some compatibility issues, but it's still a good device for mobile gaming. ASUS, on the other hand, is attempting to outdo Valve with their own handheld gaming device, promising better specs and an official Windows 11 OS. But at what price? Given ASUS' reputation for high-priced technology, I wouldn't be surprised if the "ROG Ally" is expensive.

 

[Garcia]

Sorry but I am sticking with my Nintendo Switch.

 

[Stella]

I could say I love the idea because I have a PC. Steam Deck is a popular and sought-after gaming device among gamers, particularly those who enjoy playing PC games on the go. The combination of its portability and the ability to play PC games could be driving its popularity.

 

[TangoMango]

Very excited excited to see ASUS jumping into the handheld gaming device market. However, the name “ROG Ally” is a bit cringey and doesn’t really convey what the device is all about. That being said, I’m intrigued by the promised improvements over the Steam Deck and can’t wait to see how it stacks up in terms of performance and compatibility.

 

[Chaosphere67]

I’m not a fan of the name “ROG Ally,” but I have to admit that ASUS has some serious hardware chops. If the Ally lives up to its promises of better performance and compatibility than the Steam Deck, I could see myself shelling out the extra cash for it. That being said, I’m not convinced that the differences will be significant enough to justify the price difference.

 

[Kai]

While I’m intrigued by the ASUS ROG Ally, I think the Steam Deck still has the upper hand in terms of affordability and accessibility. The Deck’s Linux OS may not be perfect, but it’s been proven to work for many games and the price point is much more reasonable. I’ll be interested to see how the Ally performs, but I’m not convinced it’ll be worth the extra cost.