Handheld gaming returned to the spotlight late last year. To capitalize on this momentum, ASUS Republic of Gamers launched its first handheld gaming device: the ASUS ROG Ally! Months after its global launch, Filipinos can FINALLY get their hands on the Ally. Here is everything you need to know about this awesome handheld, including the pricing! (You did see the title though, so you kinda know. Haha!)
Standout Features
The ASUS ROG Ally runs Windows 11 so that you can Play ALL Your Games regardless from which platform you got your games from. Powering the handheld is AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Series of processors which lets you play AAA games in Full HD in the palm of your hand. These processors support AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution and AMD Radeon Super Resolution upscaling technologies for excellent performance and stunning visuals in demanding AAA and indie titles.
Making all of that power possible is the ROG Zero Gravity thermal system. It uses a dual-fan system with ultrathin heatsink fins and high-friction heat pipes to ensure the Ally stays cool in any orientation. Supporting the gaming prowess of the Ally are these specs:
- 7-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits peak brightness
- 16GB of 6400 MHz LPDDR5 RAM
- 512GB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage
- UHS-II microSD card slot for expansion of storage capacity
- Wi-Fi 6E support
The Ally comes with three months of Xbox Game Pass for PC out of the box. This is nice for people like who have not established a PC gaming library at all but would wanna start one.
Pricing and Availability
You did see the price in the title and you were right to be shocked!
The ASUS ROG Ally comes in two variants: the Ryzen Z1 variant retails for P39,995 while the Ryzen Z1 Extreme variant retails for P43,995. Whichever variant you choose, the Ally will come with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage.
The Ryzen Z1 Extreme variant is already available to order while the Ryzen Z1 variant will be available in August 2023. You can buy one offline at the nearest ASUS and ROG Concept Store! Find out the list of stores that carry the Ally through this link. For those buying online, you can visit the ASUS PH e-Shop or through Shopee. You can even avail of the 6-month 0% interest SPayLater installment plan plus FREE shipping from July 20 to 31, 2023.
A Warranty That’s a Worthy Ally! (Get It?)
If you’re worried about aftersales support for the Ally in the Philippines, then ASUS has you guys covered! The ROG Ally comes with a two-year ASUS International Warranty with ASUS Premium Care. The latter service has ASUS’ nine-step exclusive preventive maintenance program. I’m glad that ASUS is taking this category seriously by providing the same warranty experience as its consumer and gaming laptops.
First 100 Buyers Rejoice!
If you’re one of the first 100 buyers of the Ally, you get a chance to obtain the handheld’s perfect accessories set! This set consists of the ROG Ally Travel Case and Gaming Charger Dock that are worth P6,000! Just register via this link!
