The ROG AllyASUS still remains to this day the best computer/portable console hybrid, a portable and powerful machine, capable of running a bunch of PC games in very good conditions. The manufacturer has already launched another version, less powerful and less expensive, but this week he unveils the ROG Ally X.
Concretely, it is the same portable console as the first ROG Ally of the name, but better. No concessions were made on power, but ASUS has improved the handling, the cooling system, the storage space, the RAM speed and above all the autonomy. Here is the ROG Ally X presented by ASUS :
- More storage space, faster RAM and better battery life
Built with user feedback, ROG Ally X optimizes many of its key internal components. The new 1TB SSD allows users to store all their games, compared to 512GB on the original ROG Ally. Additionally, ROG Ally This storage upgrade comes with 24GB of LPDDR5X-7500 RAM for greater flexibility. As an APU, the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme shares its video RAM with the device's system RAM. With modern games using more VRAM for high-resolution and realistic textures, the 24 GB of system memory allows users to allocate more memory to the system and GPU for better performance in the next generation of AAA titles.
Inarticle HorizontalFinally, the ROG Ally Despite this huge improvement in battery life, ROG Ally 'device. Its weight of 678 g therefore seems lower than expected, thus ensuring gaming comfort and optimal portability for all users.
- Updated controls and connectivity
ROG Ally The buttons and thumbsticks are arranged at a slightly more ergonomic angle, with a tilt of the triggers that makes pressing easier. The macro buttons on the back are also smaller, to reduce accidental presses while remaining easily accessible.
The joysticks have been replaced with new, more durable modules, rated at 5 million cycles, with stiffer springs for a response curve more familiar to seasoned gamers. The D-Pad has also been improved, with more precise input in all eight directions for fighting games and retro games.
Inarticle HorizontalUsers have overwhelmingly requested more universal I/O, so the original XG Mobile port has been replaced with two USB-C ports on the ROG Ally interoperability with third-party docking stations and external GPUs.
Better cooling across the board
To accommodate the new battery, ROG Ally Two new ducts in the fan housing direct air up and out toward a third exhaust port located on the top edge of ROG Ally % the volume of air pushed through the device, cooling not only the internal components but also the touchscreen, which registers up to 6°C cooler for more comfortable long-term use.
The ROG Ally X will be available from July 22, 2024, priced at €899.99. You can otherwise find the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme from €659.99 on Amazon, Cdiscount And Fnac.
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