ASUS’ April Fools’ surprise now has a release date, and it’s much closer than one would expect. Featuring an AMD Ryzen Z1 series APU and a 120 Hz, 500-nit 1080p touchscreen, the ASUS ROG Ally will debut on May 11 with a special launch event where its full specifications and pricing will be revealed.
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Powered by Windows 11, the ASUS ROG Ally weighs only a mere 608 grams, 61 grams less than the rival Steam Deck. The new handheld features a custom AMD Ryzen Z1 series APU, supported by ROG’s Zero Gravity thermal system which uses a dual-fan setup with “ultra-thin heatsink fins and high-friction heat pipes” to keep the device cool during intense, demanding gameplay sessions. The 500-nit 1080p touchscreen has a 120 Hz refresh rate with Adaptive Sync support to eliminate screen tearing during potential framerate drops.
ASUS’ handheld also features a Special Edition of its Armoury Crate software, including quick performance mode toggles, a game launcher, in-game monitoring functionality, Aura Sync support, and additional undisclosed features. A 90-day trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will also be bundled with the handheld to offer gamers access to hundreds of AAA titles on the go for a limited time.
Check out new photos of the device from all angles below:
The ASUS ROG Ally will launch through a special event held on May 11, 2023, where its full specifications and pricing details are set to be revealed. Stay tuned here at MP1st for all upcoming ROG Ally news and announcements.