Recent reports have unveiled that the upcoming Asus ROG Ally, designed to compete with theSteam Deck, has had its price disclosed online, providing prospective customers with an estimate of its cost upon release. Following Valve’s successful release of the Steam Deck last year, the handheld gaming PC market has experienced a renaissance, and theAsus ROG Ally is the latest addition to the expanding range of portable consolesavailable.TheAsus ROG Ally has the potential to give the Steam Decka run for its money, based on its impressive specifications. The device boasts a 1920x1080 screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, surpassing the Steam Deck’s offering of 1280x800. Additionally, the ROG Ally features RDNA 3 graphics, which is a step ahead of the Steam Deck’s RDNA 2. The higher-end ROG Ally also comes with 512GB of storage as standard and runs on Windows 11, offering better compatibility than a Linux-based operating system.RELATED:Steam Deck Users Discover New Hardware RevisionsWith such desirable features, many have been curious about the price point of theSteam Deckrival Asus ROG Ally. According to a leak shared by Twitter user @wickedkhumz, BestBuy accidentally revealed the price of the higher-end model of Asus’s portable console, but the page has since been taken down. The device reportedly costs $699.99 and features an AMD Z1 Extreme chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. This means that the 512GB version of the ROG Ally is only $51 more expensive than the 512GB Steam Deck. Additionally, a leak by SnoopyTech also claimed that the price of the ASUS ROG Ally with AMD Z1 Extreme would be $699.99.
While leaks can provide some insights, it’s important to remember that they are not always accurate. The possibility of the price being a placeholder or subject to change until the official release or confirmation from Asus should be considered. That being said, if the leaked price of $699.99 for the top-tier model is accurate, it represents a highlycompetitive price point given ASUS ROG Ally’simpressive hardware specifications.
TheAsus ROG Ally also boasts a sleek and functional designwith a weight of 608g and dimensions of 280x113x39mm. The device features Xbox-style controls with 2x rear macro buttons, dual Dolby Atmos speakers, dual cooling fans, and haptic feedback for an immersive gaming experience. Connectivity options include 1x USB-C with DisplayPort, 1x Asus XG connector for external GPUs, 1x headphone jack, and 1x microSD slot. The device also supports WiFi 6E and Bluetooth and features a fingerprint unlock for added security.
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