The first console with AMD Ryzen Z1 APU released ASUS ROG Ally features Zen4 and RDNA3 architectures. The day has come, says AMD. ASUS has finally launched its ROG Ally gaming console based on AMD hardware. This is the first handheld console developed by ASUS and the first console to ever feature the AMD Ryzen […]
I use my Steam Deck as a portable console too. My laptop is a super ultra light thing (XPS 13) that can’t run games very well to begin with, but that’s fine since I have it for work anyway. In the end, the two of those together still cost less than a competent (and new) gaming laptop. And I don’t even have to put up with Nvidia’s terrible Linux drivers!
You will need a dock for HDMI or USB type A. The only port on it is a USB-C and a headphone jack, well that and the proprietary eGPU connector for an external GPU.
It’s awesome that the handheld market is having a comeback, I might pick up one of these instead of a gaming laptop when I decide to upgrade.
It’s a good alternative to a laptop.
Personally I use my steam deck as a portable console. For laptops, I opted for a Mac. If someone wants windows, it’s really hard to beat this.
I use my Steam Deck as a portable console too. My laptop is a super ultra light thing (XPS 13) that can’t run games very well to begin with, but that’s fine since I have it for work anyway. In the end, the two of those together still cost less than a competent (and new) gaming laptop. And I don’t even have to put up with Nvidia’s terrible Linux drivers!
Right? I love handhelds, I’m so glad they’re coming back.
Looks like a good deal. Does it come with a docking station? Might get one for my gf so she can play all the new games.
Mine arrives in the mail today. It does not come with a dock.
Can you plug an HDMI directly into it, or would you need a dock for that?
Can’t plug an HDMI in directly, but if you already have a USB-C dongle it should work just fine.
You will need a dock for HDMI or USB type A. The only port on it is a USB-C and a headphone jack, well that and the proprietary eGPU connector for an external GPU.
Good question, never saw any mentions of a docking station with it.
No dock, but you can buy one seperately (or a dongle)