This new handheld is insane...｜Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

The new 120Hz Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is insane. At $599 for the Z1 and $699 for the Z1 Extreme going on sale worldwide beginning June 13th 2023, this handheld gaming monster plays almost any game you can throw at it thanks to Windows 11, RDNA 3 graphics and a huge list of features that will make other handhelds wonder how Asus crammed it all in! Join me for an unboxing and quick first impressions review while quickly testing some Street Fighter 6 gameplay.

Tags: #StreetFighter6 #handheld #rogally

[cydzerlight]

i saw on twitter that both valve and asus compliment & congratulates each other about the possibility of handheld pc gaming. its also great to see that!

[wayroad]

$700 is a lot cheaper than I expected, especially from ROG. Only a bit more than their phone. Would be interesting to see a revisit from you on this down the line for a review on its long term usage.

[NihongoGamer]

By the way SF6 runs at 1080p60 with Internal resolution at 5 (max) with no issues today. I’m guessing that charging the battery while playing on day 1 was causing some thermal throttling or something. Anyway, will continue to test!

[hoshikuzuvenus]

I cant wait for the future of handhelds. The competition is insane because of the Ally. I hope we get another one from PlayStation and I hope the Switch 2 or Switch Pro would have more power

[LevTVision]

steamdeck is an ecosystem, an OS. Sony is optimizing their games for Steamdeck. Under Asus, no one will set up their games, because the point is in the approach. Asus made a portable PC with a gamepad, and Valve made their console, which has been in development for several generations, they have already talked about steamdeck 2, which will be better, but not more powerful, so as not to upset gamers and interfere with developers. It seems to me that this is the main thing. Sorry, this is google translate, I don't know English, Thank you for the video! =)

[johnnyfaiz]

This is killing the portable scene, Nintendo going have to put that work in now

[HiTechLoLife]

The D-Pad still worries me somewhat. That's the only big flaw I can see right from the getgo along side potential windows shenanigans.

[frankrivers]

First of all your videos are always excellent quality and informative of a gamers perspective…I’ve gotten over product because you did a good review of it man

[grype]

I don’t think valve minds these devices coming out because it will just get more people buying games on steam so honestly the more the merrier. Competition is always a good thing and I forget how much valve is charging for their top tier steam deck but it looks like the ally is being competitive with it which is great. Let’s just hope they keep updating and optimizing this device which is something valve has been fantastic with.

[jimbojones]

i hope they also put the z1 extreme in notebooks or Mini PCs. That thing is rly crazy.

[shotovar]

Awesome video! Looking forward for you to share the settings for running SF6 in 1080p. Tbh I didn't liked how it performed on the Steam Deck, so depending on the reviews for the next 2-3 weeks I'll decide if I pivot away from the SD in favor of the ROG Ally.

[skyhigh]

Great review. Hope people will like these portable gaming systems. Thank You.

[shanesiwek]

Definitely trying it. Going to pick one up today!

[obinnaokafor]

What a great review. Well done. I will give it a try

[toeface]

All the fighting enthusiasts here want to know HOW IS THE DPAD, especially compared to the other option, the steam deck. If we want to play sf6, and the controls/dpad are the most important, which device should we get? Its been 3 weeks and we still don't have your 'full' review but the device comes out soon and I need to know whether to get it or not.

[GeoChad]

Awesome review. I’m subbed now, I can’t believe I haven’t seen your channel until now! Keep up the great work!!

[TheObserver]

Out of all the Asus ROG Ally videos that dropped within 24hrs. This is my favorite💛💚💙❤💜

You got us Fighting game fanatics covered on this👍

[kenn.th]

Finally Someone showed a new fighting game on here. Thank you. This sealed the deal for me. Placing my preorder today

[clicklink]

What this kills is the Nintendo Switch era. But I do think they the price/performance is still in favor of the steam deck. Also, 1080 at that size is negligible. And I would not be surprise if steam has a replacement screen sooner for those who are willing to open it and change it.

[chrhadden]

i have to wonder what music and sounds are like through the headphone jack. maybe someone else tested it.