Asus ROG Ally
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Software issues shouldn’t be a reason Not to buy. When the steam deck came out the software was terrible.
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Depends on the track record of the company behind the software and updates really.
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Asus ROG Ally Review vs Steam Deck: The Fastest PC Handheld... But Is It The Best?
Weeks in the works and delayed owing to BIOS issues, our review of the Asus ROG Ally is finally complete. We're looking at the highest specification PC handh...
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Interesting review by Digital Foundry.
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Perhaps I'm over simplifying, but the ROG Ally is an 8C versus the Decks 4C.
At the capped wattages, I've seen no one actually mention that, which logically to me can explain why the Steam Deck is way ahead as it's got more wattage for the GPU.
I'm convinced now that we need a major overhaul to Windows UI for these hand held devices. I'm also not convinced Asus will be able to make the device as easy to use as the Steam Deck.
I'd like to see someone out the Ally to 4C and then compare where it's at, I'd also like Valve to actually release a current Steam OS properly for these devices.
At the capped wattages, I've seen no one actually mention that, which logically to me can explain why the Steam Deck is way ahead as it's got more wattage for the GPU.
I'm convinced now that we need a major overhaul to Windows UI for these hand held devices. I'm also not convinced Asus will be able to make the device as easy to use as the Steam Deck.
I'd like to see someone out the Ally to 4C and then compare where it's at, I'd also like Valve to actually release a current Steam OS properly for these devices.
Technically the cores can be ignored when not needed/sufficient power is available, but it's always going to be more efficient to just not have the cores, which probably why Valve went with a custom APU.
The Ally seems to have software problems, so it'll probably do better with future updates.
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I run windows 11 on my deck without an issue. UI is absolutely fine to navigate with fingers and the trackpads.
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I use Windows 11 on a smaller screened Ayaneo Air, and really it's a passable experience.
I think too much of a big deal is made out of how poor Windows is on these types of device. Yeah it's not great, but it's primarily a gaming handheld. I'm opening a launcher, and getting a game going. I spend a miniscule amount of time using the OS, and I imagine most others are the same.
A "handheld mode" for Windows would absolutely be a nice thing to have, but it's not the ultimate requirement.
I think too much of a big deal is made out of how poor Windows is on these types of device. Yeah it's not great, but it's primarily a gaming handheld. I'm opening a launcher, and getting a game going. I spend a miniscule amount of time using the OS, and I imagine most others are the same.
A "handheld mode" for Windows would absolutely be a nice thing to have, but it's not the ultimate requirement.
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From curry’s?
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We need a "handheld" section of this forum soon. 
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LOL good luck
Rog ally has received a 20% performance boost when using the 15w and 25w power profiles thanks to its new firmware
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ASUS ROG Ally gets up to 20% boost in 15/25W gaming with new firmware - VideoCardz.com
ASUS ROG Ally gets new firmware and significant boost for low-power gaming Dave2D was among the first reviewers to lay hands on the ROG Ally consoles. He was quick to notice that there was a problem with the console, which struggles to compete with Valve’s Steam Deck at lower TDPs (CPU power...
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There are probably more gains to be made I reckon
In the higher tdp modes especially they should consider creating a profile that disables some cpu cores and gives that power to the GPU because that is the Ally's weakest point, it's CPU is over powered compared to the GPU
In the higher tdp modes especially they should consider creating a profile that disables some cpu cores and gives that power to the GPU because that is the Ally's weakest point, it's CPU is over powered compared to the GPU