If you could only pick one of these for the rest of your life....which would it be? 🧐 To see me test EVERY Nintendo Handheld ever: ua-cam.com/video/yIdoGu3lCIA/v-deo.html
Probably one that runs windows or something else like Linux. The ROG handheld or the Logitech handheld would be good. If I didn't have to pay for it I would definitely get the steam deck.
@@ayanrahman9371 there I have to disagree with you, ROG might have better components, but what Steam has, is it's own software that was designed specificly with battery economy in it's mind and the support from the Devs, I am really curious if Cyberpunk will run on ROG Ally as smooth as on Steam Deck. Even tough the steam deck on paper is underpowered i would still pick it.
love your content, but i really think you should've compared it with something like a steam deck, since thats the market the rog ally is targeting. comparing it wth the switch is kinda like apples to oranges, because nintendo and asus have two different segments they're targeting, nintendo targeting casual gamers and rog targeting those who want to play pc level games on the go. just a thought. love your vids though!
Exactly, I like many Switch games, but Nintendo has been a toy company for over a hundred years. Their target has always been families with children, so they market to children. Asus is a computer component and hardware manufacturer who has never marketed to children. It would’ve been better to compare this to other handheld PCs.
Yeah the whole time I was like what the hell is he talking about? =)) I'm waiting for ETA prime's comparison video. and retrogamescorpes to see understand how much power we have here.
But you still can't ignore the vast amount of adults who use switch, like there is clearly a crossover between the demographic targetted by nintendo and Asus and it ain't children.
I think the point was to see which was better. The switch as a casual handheld or the ROG ally where you can play PC games on the go. The point is to compare the two concepts.
9:33 Valve has done a lot of work for this kind of stuff specifically for years now. If you are playing on handheld, on TV or streaming, Big Picture mode should be used which changes everything to be useable with controller and touchscreen with more ease. What's shown on the video is regular Steam desktop overlay for games and that also completely changes when opening games through Big Picture.
This and the big ignoring of the existence of the steam deck just proved that Arun didn't really make his full research before making this video. And also that he is probably not that big of a gamer himself, or at least not a PC gamer.
@@azenyr I feel like there's huge value for these devices to be used by regular people. Because if normie who only plays with Switch or phone picks this up, what is their experience with this device? So I feel like they would've almost done disservice with review by doing too much research as consumer would have to do same research, just the framing of the video "which is better" with scoring system makes these kind of factual inconsistancies pop up harsh. So what I personally think happened is that they just opened and used this device, which means they most likely used Asus proprierary software to manage and launch game - which then means even Steam games get opened through desktop mode. This is why Steam Deck is so praised as it's all Big Picture essentially and to go to desktop you have to specifically go to desktop, so even new to PC gamers would not have these kind of issues. I don't know if there is or if Steam can implement it so that external launchers can launch games in Big Picture mode instead, so people using this device as sold, using Asus ROG build in software like Asus intents, this might be a problem normie tier users get with their device unless they realize to stop using the launcher and use Steam Big Picture instead.
Plus the fact that he had games library on a tie had me burst out laughing. And on the same note on price including games, and accessories, most ppl already have a game library they can play out the box on ally and don't have to fetch out $50+ for a game like Nintendo and their accessories are no where near cheap. Ally would have more to come and third parties will start making plus existing things that already works with pc, works with Ally. ie Asus xg mobile gpu, external HD, keyboard/mouse.. heck u can turn it into a full on PC as your main and take it with you with just a usb c unplugged. He literally tried too hard to make these 2 a tie to create controversy
@@graszI think he meant for game library what are the game options for that specific device. Not quantity, but what it is available. While the ROG has Steam and emulators, there are still other alternatives, while Nintendo is exclusive, you can't really play those games if you don't own one. Let's take in consideration that Arun owns lots of devices and lots of them are capable of running Steam, while the Switch is on its own. I totally disagree with him about prices, the switch is too much pricey than ROG+Steam games
I can't believe he didn't play Genshin on the ROG switch. For those who don't know, Genshin had been to teasing a Nintendo version for a while now, and it still hasn't come. I don't use a switch so I don't care much lol.
This thing actually looks sick! I think you should have compared it to a Steam Deck, as it is targeted to rival that. Otherwise, great video as always! 😃
I don't think the rog and the switch are competitors in the same consumer category to justify this match-up. Nintendo isn't really targeting the hyper invested gamers like the ROG brand in its entirety does. If anything, the ROG is in direct competition with the steam deck.
@Emma Madison true, but this was when a Portable PC was First Released into the Mainstream Market. Before the Steamdeck, Nintendo was the Sole Competitor of the Portable Console Market. But the Steamdeck revolutionized Everything because it offered PC Games with the same Portability of the Switch. This why the Steamdeck was Compared to the Switch, basically put, "Hey, we have a product that has the same Portability of the Switch...BUT can play PC Games". Now with the Ally it basically Needs to be compared to the Steamdeck because the Steam deck set the Universal Standard of Portable PC Consoles.
You should compare the Ally to the Deck. The Switch is hard to compare to a PC handheld considering it's not one, whereas the Deck is on the same level. The only similarities to all of them is that they're gaming devices and they're portable, which is honestly not enough to matter when there are so many other factors that do. Solid video tho
Regarding the Asus Rog Ally, I'm really excited about its potential. However, I think I'm going to hold off on purchasing it for now and wait for further revisions to the hardware and software. As an early adopter, I've learned that companies often make improvements based on user feedback. Take the example of the improved fan in later orders of the Steam Deck. So, I believe it's wise to give Asus some time to refine their product before jumping in. Can't wait to see what they come up with in the future.
100%, the thing looks awesome especially if you limit it to 60hz and lower the graphics a bit to make the battery last. But I'll probably buy it near the end of the year instead.
In terms of performance, rog is off to a great start, but that battery life is simply a deal-braker for a handheld/portable console. Since you're basically forced to have your Ally plugged in 24/7 if you want to play for a longer time, at that point you're probably better of with a PS5/PC. The battery kind of defeats the entire point of this device
i am a digital nomad, so i dont't have a constant home. in this case i cannot buy a pc or ps5 and just carry it around with me. so the asus rog ally is really a great invention for me.
@@akstyles well the console is made for gaming yes i would rather have food than have it but i think its a good thing for gamers and if you can't afford it then just don't buy it as it is pricey
Remember to take into consideration, that most of the people that are going to buy the ROG, probably already have an ACC on steam. Therefore, they do not have to purchase every game, since they can use the same ACC, on the ROG.
Dude its a pc you don't have to purchase any game at all... 🤔 jokes aside, it can and will also emulate every game on the switch perfectly fine so the switch is not at all competitive with the Ally. I would still pick the steam deck tho. Windows is not a good choice for a handheld like this. Too heavy, too bloated for that.
9:32 You could've used the Big-Picture Mode of Steam here. The Interface is then exactly like on a Steam Deck. 10:17 You can change what every button does, in Steam independent from any game.
It doesn't seem like Arun did any research at all besides a very specific script for this video. Many times it really felt like he had no idea what he was talking about
I like that you keep your videos entertaining, informative, and of great quality in terms of scenes and visuals. A lot of youtubers started out this way and then changed when they became popular, like Linus and mkhd. They lost their way and why they got popular in the first place. And you can tell. Because your videos get a lot of views vs. theirs. Don't ever change your formula bro, and keep innovating
Nah, as for the portability goes, battery life is still the main factor. What's the point of having portable gaming PC if it only lasts less than 2hrs for gaming. Might as well buy gaming laptops.
Nintendo does have discounts, some times insane discounts, were a game costs 1-3 GBP before it goes back up after the sale is over. On the e-shop. There is also the resale value, as the cartidge retains more of it's value in the long run than a cd for example. You can just sell it after you are done playing it, if that is something you want to. You can also lend it to friend. You cannot do that with a download. Anyway, Great video as always. And as a casual player, a used Switch Lite for 100 was a easy choice for me. But you made it even more easy with poiting out the portability. Thank you.
i think the accessories section was a moot point, not only is this device NOT OUT YET but it's also one in a hundred even among the hand held windows devices alongside that even with the switch's large cheap catalogue of accessories, anything running windows with bluetooth and/or a usb port will have 10x the accessory options personally when i get my ROG Ally I'm thinking of buying a pair of NReal Air glasses for an OLED almost-VR experience which is something the switch could NEVER hope to accomplish without the dinky battery pack NReal sells separately for like $80 to use them on consoles
This is what I came to say, the switch has been out for so many years now, and since it's a Nintendo console, it has a million more users then a handheld "PC" device. Being so popular and being so old, of course it has so many accessories
And don't forget, an entire point went to the switch because he preferred the box it came in... I feel like this should have been a normal comparison without the points. Obviously, they wanted to make it a tie from the beginning... the video would have served better as a normal comparison video for anyone deciding between the two.
I honestly think I'd go for the ROG if I had to make a choice. I'm really interested in emulation and all that. Plus I haven't really played a lot of games so it gives me a lot of options in games I can play. I mean imagine playing ps2/game cube games on the go.
12:47 FFVI, FFIX, BioShock, Mass Effect 2, Uncharted 2. There are absolutely timeless games that regardless of when you first play them, they will blow you away. Heck, I didn’t get around to FFIX until 2021, and it immediately became one of the best games ever in my opinion. If I play Elden Ring in 20 years, it will be just as amazing as it was last year. Elden Ring wasn’t great because of technological advancements.
tbh I feel like this is coming from Aruns extremely casual point of view. A lot of gamers are like Arun who don't play older games especially when some of them are such a hassle to get playing (trust me, I'd know). But yes there are timeless games and I do think its a bit of a close minded statement honestly as someone who sees games as art. But I don't blame Arun for saying that especially because he definitely doesn't have time to play most games, let alone older ones that are hard to get running even on PC. There are some games that are better than their older counterparts but also games that are better than newer ones, and then there's just the ones in between that aren't neither worse, nor better, just good games. Just what Arun values is different than us, and I don't think he entierly means older games aren't just as good, but probably just not worth his time to get into with his lifestyle, and thats okay.
@@kahp1072 But the crazy thing is that many older games still look better than many games today. No one tell me that Castlevania SotN or Super Mario World aren’t stunning. Heck, even BioShock and Uncharted 2 have way more atmosphere and intentional design than nearly all modern games. I remember my wife seeing me playing Skyrim when we were newly weds. She said it looked ugly, because it was getting old by that point. Then I convinced her to give it a try. A few months later I noticed she had put 115 hours into it. People that don’t play games because they don’t look good are usually just not open minded.
1:06 I think that for their price, the versatility of different testable earphones on this, because of the varying ways earphones grip to the ear justifies them having the right “material” or feel…
At first i thought you cant compare the switch to the ally, because one is a propietary handheld console and the other one a pc handheld allrounder but nonetheless this review was amazing and surprised me very much! I think that out there are enough reviews that compare the steam deck with the ally. Your review was all about the gaming experience on the go as a whole and that was it what made this video so interesting. Good job and keep up the good work! Im loving your channel and the great quality fun videos ❤
When you were talking about storage in The Price Gap category you said that nintendo switch OLED has 32 GB of storage which is incorrect as the non-oled version has 32 GB and the OLED version has 64 GB of storage
@@RandomVideos91-v4ucheck YOUR sources, mine: I literally own an OLED switch and it literally says 64GB of internal storage and my friend owns a non OLED switch which has 32GB of internal storage and you can even google it and it will say the same
@@RandomVideos91-v4uI would recommend checking YOUR sources, mine source: I (and another of my friends) literally own a oled switch and it has 64GB of internal storage, my different friend owns a non-oled switch and it has 32GB of internal storage. Also you can just google it and first thing that pops up proves you wrong. If your source is this video then it's wrong, everyone can make mistakes but don't try to correct someone without checking your sources first. If you still don't believe me than what is your source then? Is it more believable than me literally owning a oled switch, and my friend a non-oled switch.
Actually one of the biggest differences is the sleep & resume feature the switch & also steam deck both have. That is the real game changer and one the ROG ally doesn’t have which needs immediately
That could come with a pretty simple software update, just in a month alone the Ally has improved substantially with updates, Nintendo simply releases hotfixes and nothing substantial has even changed, there isn't even any themes to pick or buy
But you can just turn the power button off and the fan also turns off which works fine then you can resume playing your game when you want when you press the power button again
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@hiddenguy67 Hey, have you heard of a portable AC that can detect your mood and adjust the temperature and mode accordingly? Sounds like science fiction, right? But my mom tried it out and swears by it! She used to get all hot and bothered while cooking and doing housework, but now with AICE3, she stays cool and calm. It's like having your own personal emotional support system! Plus, it's perfect for those long gaming sessions when you need some heat therapy. Trust me, this thing is a game-changer!💥
I loved the video, but there was a small glitch when you talked about the operating system, by using steam you can actually activate the big picture option which is an optimization of steam for controls which can make your life infinitely easier.
Its all a bag of golf clubs.. so many different metrics that mean different things for people using each in different use cases. Both platforms have pluses and minuses so videos like this are so helpful to see someone explore/compare many of these different use cases or why-do-i-care details. Thanks man I am now a subscriber.
You know its a good day when he uploads twice. And really appreciate that u try to remove any bias. I would have concluded that since the ROG looks cooler, its gotta be better.
You know a channel is sold out when they praising so much shit about the lcd screen but in the end avoid mentioning that the ally is still having a lcd instead of oled.
The Switch OLED model has 64GB. 32GB on the original Switch. Also, comparing the Steam Deck to the Switch OLED model will be a more fair comparison because they're competitors and have similar features.
Important to note that the ROG is on the bleeding edge of tech. Give it a year or two, and a lot of these shortfalls will improve. Chips will become more efficient, the EV race is improving the quality and capacity of Battieries and more. I'd expect these devices to be more powerful, and use less energy, while having more battery capacity in the near future
Chips will become more efficient? The Ally is a lot less efficient than the Steam Deck that's more than a year old. Chips could get more efficient, but for today standard the Ally is inefficient and not the bleeding edge
This is a great comparison! As someone who has previously owned a switch yet now has a steam deck I've been reconsidering getting a switch again due to things like comfort, battery and getting games I can't play on pc due to how emulation isn't very optimal for the switch
Personally for me switch is the most comfortable device ever. You play for an hour and can't feel your hands anymore. Ally is a different story altogether.
Arun, you should make a video explaining the Nintendo joystick drift. The background on it and how to solve it to be more exact. Thanks for your hard work! ❤
I don't think Arun is the target audience for this device, hence his discomfort in many of the Ally's strength. This device is not for console users looking into switching to windows but for pc and gaming laptop users like myself going for more portability. People used to gaming laptops will be perfectly happy with the battery life as we're used to having our gaming machines plugged to a wall. Some will even be happy they can use a power bank instead.😊
Absolutely! I have both a high end 40 series pc and both next gen consoles im looking forward to the customization and just to experience my pc games in bed and relax and then again I don’t mind having it plugged into a wall lol
Good luck paying that much money for an almost experimental device, in no way this devices have the quality control and testing that Nintendo products have, for example, the Rog Ally is having serious issues like overheating and damage to the sd cards, it’s your choice but I don’t dare to spend money on this portables
@@natanhaelalvarado6137 for the pc gamers that can afford the price that is not a problem. About the SD cards, my ROG ally is working perfectly and I have no problems with the SD card. Also, ASUS is one of the world's best and most respected consumer electronics companies, so they should have good quality control, especially since the ROG is not a console but a handheld PC. The ROG and Switch are two different products designed for two different audiences.
@@nobu191 I have a switch but i can respect your opinion. It depends on person to person, nintendo isn't meant to be compared to serious gaming handhelds, they are family/kids-typish since family consoles is what they cater for. If they did really care they would definitely put alot of effort into the switch to make it that. Im not a serious gamer, and i like portability and like having friends play with me so yeah nintendo switch just suits me better than steamdeck, Aya Neo, Asus ROG Ally.
The comparison here was idiotic to say the least. Console vs PC Gaming handheld.. both built for a specific market. I love my Ally and didn't think twice about spending the money on it. I also spent around $400 upgrading it and adding accessories. I use my switch when I want to console game and my steam deck when I don't need the power but still want to game lightly. This video was an apples to oranges comparison and was only made to make the Nintendo fanboys salivate. Seems to have worked.
@@kyohiromitsu4010but then again you can emulate all the Nintendo games you want such as: switch, Wii u, Wii, Nintendo 64, 3ds, ds, GameCube plus the fact it is a full portable pc that can play pc games really well hd use the internet for browsing and UA-cam
The rog could run tears of the kingdom before it came out. Being able to do anything is more valuable to the extend that you should 800x600 and underclock for battery to keep the versatile option.
@@macedraconik2136 uh modding switch would be very difficult and would barely run any modern games. It's effectively a phone, I even used an emulator on my phone to play switch games as evidence of this.
@@dotails modding a switch only requires a paperclip and a cable connected to a pc or even just a phone. Also what are you talking about? I'm just pointing out that you could play games before everyone else if you mod a switch.
as a sweaty MK8DX player I can say that in the thumbnail on the nintendo switch oled THAT EXACT TRACK is yoshis circuit And bro has smart stearing an using the AVERAGE combo. you were in wave 4 or 5 and the best combo at that time was (and still is) yoshi teddy buggy roler and cloud glider.
I personally think the switch pro controller is the best, it feels very clean and high quality, but it makes it less portable so I usually only use joycons when I’m in handheld.
Although the battery life is not that good and you may encounter some windows related issues. ROG ally is an amazing device! The fact that you can run most triple a games with high demands on medium settings and getting over 60 fps is astonishing!
I’m shocked at how affordable they made it. Being able to emulate all of the greatest games of all time is a benefit that can’t be compared. If I’m playing on a long plane trip anyway, most planes have a power connection at your seat. I personally go the laptop route, because I use it for work and other volunteer side things, but if you don’t want a laptop, this is absolutely perfect.
I was considering picking up a steam deck versus this mainly based on price, I already have a switch. This may require much more deliberation on my part 🙂
You should wait because the Rog Ally is having serious issues like overheating that is burning the sd cards, joystick deadzone, that’s the thing with this videos, they should tell you that the biggest difference between these two devices is control quality, experience making portables and long term reliability.
It's just about the control the console companies have on the overall experience. Any modern smartphone,even midrangers,blow the Switch out of the water in terms of processing power. Only if mobile game companies made better games than just greedy cash grab mobile games,mobile phones would've replaced the need for any handheld console. Just attach a controller to your phone and there's your console. Honestly it just infuriates me knowing how powerful my smartphone is but I can't play any good games on it (except a few ofcourse).
No one pays 60 dollars for mobile games that's why. And most people have phones that are worse than the switch in terms of processing power. Mobile developers always target the lowest end hardware to reach the highest number of players. A snapdragon 730g with 4gb of ram isn't faster than the switch at all but it is what developers like activision (cod warzone mobile) are targeting with their games.
@@168original7 not really the last year phones are more powerful than switch. The iPhone 14 pro max and Samsung 23 ultra blowing it out of the park in processing power
15:53 also… that’s not true for Nintendo. The only console they lost money on with each unit sold is the Wii U, and that was only briefly when they dropped the price. It eventually went down on cost and they stopped loosing money per Wii U sold.
I really think it almost only just depends on the games you wanna play. If you want to play Mario games etc go with the Switch. If you wanna play your PC games anywhere go with the Ally.
Thank You for this comparison. I'm a Switch OLED owner and I was seriously considering buying an Ally, but I've also have a strong gaming laptop so I've decided that buying something which is not completely a portable console and not completely yhe strongest gaming device will be a mistake. Switch is more convenient to use when it comes to portability and speed of launching everything on a bugs free system.
I'm stoked to be waiting for your next video, dude! By the way, I'm rockin' the AICE3 you talked about and it's freakin' awesome! Whenever my heart rate starts to climb, that thing really starts to work its magic!
Honestly comparison like this make me eager for the next generation of dedicated handheld gaming consoles... even if that just means waiting for Nintendo's next system. The convenience and bespoke optimization of a console, but the power of a Steam Deck or ROG Ally.
I think my biggest problem with the ROG is that it runs on windows, the Steamdeck runs on Linux and has so much software optimized for it. I'd say its a better investment mostly because it does not have windows' tons of Bloatware and actually optimized software
It's pluses and minuses, I had a Steam Deck and it's Linux OS is a pain to use, but it's handheld mode worked brilliantly. Where as Windows is no where near as much a pain to use, but it's never been designed for a 7" screen so is impossible to read some of the menus etc. between the Two I'd rather the Steam Deck though even if Linux can be a pain, at least you can read it on the small screen!
@@timlee6480 Linux does support lots of games actually, just not that many that use easy anti cheat. You can check in steam for the steamdeck checkmark and looots of games actually work on Linux without much trouble. I don't think the debloat is too nice in windows or easy especially as its getting more and more with the forced updates. As the other subcommenter said. Windows was never really made for 7 inches, while its easy to customize that in Linux (I own a switch and tried the steam deck and asus handheld), reading any sub menu on there is hard and I don't even need glasses, still got my binoculars I don't actually think that the mapping is the biggest issue? that should be sorted easily imo and didnt feel that bad. Another big steam deck plus is the touchpags, those are great for controlling the mouse, touchscreen is not that great on the asus at least (don't even know if steamdeck had touch lol)
At 8:23 when the Ally is in Forza, that isn’t the ally’s fault, that is a forza bug as it is made for a pc where the game can find the window settings. The ally is different and obviously not a PC/Laptop.
14:19 that’s all I ever wanted - Halo in your hands. Not cloud streaming but true dedicated hardware in your hands. I love this ROG device it reminds me of the Sega Nomad that I used when I was a kid so it’s nostalgic for me as well. But that 1.5 hour is ridiculous. I can game on my switch for hours no problem and with the large one piece controller I bought on Amazon that you insert the switch into, it fits perfectly in my giant hands. In the future if they get that battery life to 4+ hours while running the newest games buttery smooth, I will buy without hesitation. For now I’ll stick with my crappy looking doom eternal on the switch 😂
If you concern with battery life on rog ally.. maybe you just put the charger cable on rog ally.. and then happy play..😅.. most people playing game not only in outdoor or something.. they basically play handheald cause they tired play infront monitor.. and you can grab rog ally .. and play where ever you want.. on sofa,bed, and maybe in bathroom😅.. so ..if you wanna play game handheald with good graphic.. buy it rog ally.. if you like firts party nintendo just grab the switch.. (but you can play almost all game switch on rog ally WITH EMULATION app.. but its just like illegaly where you get the game(note the app of emulation tho)
If you could only pick one of these for the rest of your life....which would it be? 🧐
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I would pick Nintendo, I can't live without Mario, Zelda, Splatoon, and other classics.
Probably one that runs windows or something else like Linux. The ROG handheld or the Logitech handheld would be good. If I didn't have to pay for it I would definitely get the steam deck.
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Comparing the switch is an interesting situation but i think comparing it to the steam deck would have been a more interesting comparison.
yeah but obv the ROG is better as it literally does what the steam deck does but better
@@ayanrahman9371 there I have to disagree with you, ROG might have better components, but what Steam has, is it's own software that was designed specificly with battery economy in it's mind and the support from the Devs, I am really curious if Cyberpunk will run on ROG Ally as smooth as on Steam Deck.
Even tough the steam deck on paper is underpowered i would still pick it.
@@NFSAndrei exactly this
More logical to compare it to the Steam Deck.
What a way to drop the ball. 😑
more ayeneos. switch is made for regular consumer who wants simple
love your content, but i really think you should've compared it with something like a steam deck, since thats the market the rog ally is targeting. comparing it wth the switch is kinda like apples to oranges, because nintendo and asus have two different segments they're targeting, nintendo targeting casual gamers and rog targeting those who want to play pc level games on the go. just a thought. love your vids though!
Exactly, I like many Switch games, but Nintendo has been a toy company for over a hundred years. Their target has always been families with children, so they market to children. Asus is a computer component and hardware manufacturer who has never marketed to children.
It would’ve been better to compare this to other handheld PCs.
Yeah the whole time I was like what the hell is he talking about? =)) I'm waiting for ETA prime's comparison video. and retrogamescorpes to see understand how much power we have here.
also the fact that the switch is so underpowered most modern phones can emulate it with decent fps
Tbh tech youtubers talking about gaming stuff feels like Verizon or Google Stadia at E3 where you can tell they don’t quite “get it”
But you still can't ignore the vast amount of adults who use switch, like there is clearly a crossover between the demographic targetted by nintendo and Asus and it ain't children.
The day Rog does not make a good device for gaming . That's the day Rog headquarters will be on fire
Or it blew up
Remember, No Taiwanese 💀
Usually at a bad price…
You mean Asus?
Better hope it doesn't use armoury crate
I don't usually leave comments but, your audio production is absolutely amazing. Your channel is a pleasure to listen to. ❤️💟👍👍
hi from 2024 🎉
I think a steam deck will be a more apt comparison since that is what the Ally is directly competing against
Hi from 2024 🎉
@@EstherPosa-b9cme too😂😂
I think the point was to see which was better. The switch as a casual handheld or the ROG ally where you can play PC games on the go. The point is to compare the two concepts.
2024 mate with Ally X, they are not competing with the steam deck. This is a new category now.
9:33 Valve has done a lot of work for this kind of stuff specifically for years now. If you are playing on handheld, on TV or streaming, Big Picture mode should be used which changes everything to be useable with controller and touchscreen with more ease. What's shown on the video is regular Steam desktop overlay for games and that also completely changes when opening games through Big Picture.
This and the big ignoring of the existence of the steam deck just proved that Arun didn't really make his full research before making this video. And also that he is probably not that big of a gamer himself, or at least not a PC gamer.
This is why I don't like his reviews when it comes to these tech stuff there are a lot of often important things he missed in the review
@@azenyr I feel like there's huge value for these devices to be used by regular people. Because if normie who only plays with Switch or phone picks this up, what is their experience with this device? So I feel like they would've almost done disservice with review by doing too much research as consumer would have to do same research, just the framing of the video "which is better" with scoring system makes these kind of factual inconsistancies pop up harsh.
So what I personally think happened is that they just opened and used this device, which means they most likely used Asus proprierary software to manage and launch game - which then means even Steam games get opened through desktop mode. This is why Steam Deck is so praised as it's all Big Picture essentially and to go to desktop you have to specifically go to desktop, so even new to PC gamers would not have these kind of issues. I don't know if there is or if Steam can implement it so that external launchers can launch games in Big Picture mode instead, so people using this device as sold, using Asus ROG build in software like Asus intents, this might be a problem normie tier users get with their device unless they realize to stop using the launcher and use Steam Big Picture instead.
Plus the fact that he had games library on a tie had me burst out laughing.
And on the same note on price including games, and accessories, most ppl already have a game library they can play out the box on ally and don't have to fetch out $50+ for a game like Nintendo and their accessories are no where near cheap. Ally would have more to come and third parties will start making plus existing things that already works with pc, works with Ally. ie Asus xg mobile gpu, external HD, keyboard/mouse.. heck u can turn it into a full on PC as your main and take it with you with just a usb c unplugged.
He literally tried too hard to make these 2 a tie to create controversy
@@graszI think he meant for game library what are the game options for that specific device. Not quantity, but what it is available. While the ROG has Steam and emulators, there are still other alternatives, while Nintendo is exclusive, you can't really play those games if you don't own one. Let's take in consideration that Arun owns lots of devices and lots of them are capable of running Steam, while the Switch is on its own.
I totally disagree with him about prices, the switch is too much pricey than ROG+Steam games
Nevertheless, ROG seems to be doing quite well with their releases, hope they go strong.
no
If you don't count motherboards
if you don't count their motherboard division
I can't believe he didn't play Genshin on the ROG switch. For those who don't know, Genshin had been to teasing a Nintendo version for a while now, and it still hasn't come. I don't use a switch so I don't care much lol.
Not with Motherboards lol
The whip cream on the rog had me screaming :" noooooo! " , out loud!😅 whyyyyyy!???
Hi from 2024 🎉
I was dying laughing in my head when he tried eating it 💀
This thing actually looks sick! I think you should have compared it to a Steam Deck, as it is targeted to rival that. Otherwise, great video as always! 😃
I recommend watching the Ltt video that compares the rog and the switch. It goes much more in-depth
@@JustChillinxd just went to comment the same thing :P
Steam deck is a blatend rip off
@@Inksploded little guy must be smoking something before typing this lmao
@@Inksploded bro
You must be on smtn
Steam deck came first
I don't think the rog and the switch are competitors in the same consumer category to justify this match-up. Nintendo isn't really targeting the hyper invested gamers like the ROG brand in its entirety does. If anything, the ROG is in direct competition with the steam deck.
@Emma Madison true, but this was when a Portable PC was First Released into the Mainstream Market. Before the Steamdeck, Nintendo was the Sole Competitor of the Portable Console Market. But the Steamdeck revolutionized Everything because it offered PC Games with the same Portability of the Switch. This why the Steamdeck was Compared to the Switch, basically put, "Hey, we have a product that has the same Portability of the Switch...BUT can play PC Games". Now with the Ally it basically Needs to be compared to the Steamdeck because the Steam deck set the Universal Standard of Portable PC Consoles.
@@typhoon_8086 he is doing it because most of his audience are Apple consooooming Nintendo virgins.
You should compare the Ally to the Deck. The Switch is hard to compare to a PC handheld considering it's not one, whereas the Deck is on the same level. The only similarities to all of them is that they're gaming devices and they're portable, which is honestly not enough to matter when there are so many other factors that do. Solid video tho
i subscribed for the icing on the cake edit. Great to see you put so much effort into your work!
Regarding the Asus Rog Ally, I'm really excited about its potential. However, I think I'm going to hold off on purchasing it for now and wait for further revisions to the hardware and software. As an early adopter, I've learned that companies often make improvements based on user feedback. Take the example of the improved fan in later orders of the Steam Deck. So, I believe it's wise to give Asus some time to refine their product before jumping in. Can't wait to see what they come up with in the future.
Yeah, that stuck button looks particularly like it could be something that will rear it's head and require fixing in later revisions.
This is how I approach nearly every new tech product.
This is something I was always taught with cars. Never buy the first new model or refresh year. Always wait a year to see what bugs arise.
100%, the thing looks awesome especially if you limit it to 60hz and lower the graphics a bit to make the battery last. But I'll probably buy it near the end of the year instead.
Kind of like how the refine there motherboards.
If you're having problems with the Steam Overlay, try enabling Big Picture mode. It's a more controller-optimized interface for Steam. 9:37
In terms of performance, rog is off to a great start, but that battery life is simply a deal-braker for a handheld/portable console. Since you're basically forced to have your Ally plugged in 24/7 if you want to play for a longer time, at that point you're probably better of with a PS5/PC. The battery kind of defeats the entire point of this device
i am a digital nomad, so i dont't have a constant home. in this case i cannot buy a pc or ps5 and just carry it around with me. so the asus rog ally is really a great invention for me.
And the poor people dont have a house and live in the streets...and they prefer food than this handling console..whats the point of this??
I honestly dont mind having it plugged in all the time
@@akstyles well the console is made for gaming yes i would rather have food than have it but i think its a good thing for gamers and if you can't afford it then just don't buy it as it is pricey
I prefer the flow x13 - its more powerful and also very portable
Your videos always gives me this sort of happy feeling that I can't really express ❤
Remember to take into consideration, that most of the people that are going to buy the ROG, probably already have an ACC on steam. Therefore, they do not have to purchase every game, since they can use the same ACC, on the ROG.
also most people are willing to have a portable charger with them on long trips anyway. Also for most things its literally a portable PC.
Dude its a pc you don't have to purchase any game at all... 🤔 jokes aside, it can and will also emulate every game on the switch perfectly fine so the switch is not at all competitive with the Ally. I would still pick the steam deck tho. Windows is not a good choice for a handheld like this. Too heavy, too bloated for that.
@@azenyr 🏴☠️
8:22 is a Forza Horizon 5 bug which is not necessarily a ROG Ally keypress issue.
It happens to me on PC with same game occasionally.
Correct, the game has always had issues lol
this Mrwhosetheboss dude has no idea about gaming 😂😂
@@astronaut5009because this isn't a gaming channel kiddo
9:32 You could've used the Big-Picture Mode of Steam here. The Interface is then exactly like on a Steam Deck.
10:17 You can change what every button does, in Steam independent from any game.
It doesn't seem like Arun did any research at all besides a very specific script for this video. Many times it really felt like he had no idea what he was talking about
@@azenyr I might buy it though.
You shouldn't have to change the buttons though, they should just...work
@@thatsplatcat861 they do. But very very rarely (like 1/1,000,000) they don’t. But then you can change it like I said
@@thatsplatcat861 you also shouldn't have to play games at sub 720 while barely hitting 30fps.
I like that you keep your videos entertaining, informative, and of great quality in terms of scenes and visuals. A lot of youtubers started out this way and then changed when they became popular, like Linus and mkhd. They lost their way and why they got popular in the first place. And you can tell. Because your videos get a lot of views vs. theirs. Don't ever change your formula bro, and keep innovating
I will definitely consider the ROG Ally as it seems great for the price that it offers especially for a hand held
Honestly, price-wise the Steam Deck seems like a better deal.
But it does look good.
😂 preinstalled malware it's in motherboard so u need to change whole motherboard it's high level malware you are not able to detect with any antivirus
Nah, as for the portability goes, battery life is still the main factor. What's the point of having portable gaming PC if it only lasts less than 2hrs for gaming. Might as well buy gaming laptops.
Go for the Steam Deck then, it's cheaper, has more polished OS and is better than the Ally in general
@@CarthagoMike How lmao
The one of few tech channels that keeps me amused till the end especially with the well-written puns every episode😂❤
19:36 lmao the moment you said battery, my Bluetooth headphones said “battery low”
Nintendo does have discounts, some times insane discounts, were a game costs 1-3 GBP before it goes back up after the sale is over. On the e-shop.
There is also the resale value, as the cartidge retains more of it's value in the long run than a cd for example. You can just sell it after you are done playing it, if that is something you want to. You can also lend it to friend. You cannot do that with a download.
Anyway, Great video as always. And as a casual player, a used Switch Lite for 100 was a easy choice for me. But you made it even more easy with poiting out the portability.
Thank you.
Do those kinds of sales happen for their first party games? Also, how frequent are they?
Please reply to the above reply I wanna know
i think the accessories section was a moot point, not only is this device NOT OUT YET but it's also one in a hundred even among the hand held windows devices
alongside that even with the switch's large cheap catalogue of accessories, anything running windows with bluetooth and/or a usb port will have 10x the accessory options
personally when i get my ROG Ally I'm thinking of buying a pair of NReal Air glasses for an OLED almost-VR experience which is something the switch could NEVER hope to accomplish without the dinky battery pack NReal sells separately for like $80 to use them on consoles
yeah, in the accessories section " the types of controllers" really had me scratching my head.
This is what I came to say, the switch has been out for so many years now, and since it's a Nintendo console, it has a million more users then a handheld "PC" device. Being so popular and being so old, of course it has so many accessories
And don't forget, an entire point went to the switch because he preferred the box it came in... I feel like this should have been a normal comparison without the points. Obviously, they wanted to make it a tie from the beginning... the video would have served better as a normal comparison video for anyone deciding between the two.
I'd never have called Nintendo accessories cheap but each to their own.
I honestly think I'd go for the ROG if I had to make a choice. I'm really interested in emulation and all that. Plus I haven't really played a lot of games so it gives me a lot of options in games I can play. I mean imagine playing ps2/game cube games on the go.
I'd go for the switch and just use a gaming laptop for my pc games
Buy the steam deck for that, its cheaper
Been doing just that with the Steam Deck for over a year.
sane
@@AngelTorres-vu2iz Dont buy the highest tier its not worth It lol
5:45 Definitely a missed "that's what she said" opportunity...
This is a rather interesting comparison I figured you'd compare the deck to the ally like every one else but this I'm enjoying so far
12:47 FFVI, FFIX, BioShock, Mass Effect 2, Uncharted 2. There are absolutely timeless games that regardless of when you first play them, they will blow you away. Heck, I didn’t get around to FFIX until 2021, and it immediately became one of the best games ever in my opinion.
If I play Elden Ring in 20 years, it will be just as amazing as it was last year. Elden Ring wasn’t great because of technological advancements.
Yep.
Unfortunately, people care too much about graphics.
tbh I feel like this is coming from Aruns extremely casual point of view. A lot of gamers are like Arun who don't play older games especially when some of them are such a hassle to get playing (trust me, I'd know).
But yes there are timeless games and I do think its a bit of a close minded statement honestly as someone who sees games as art. But I don't blame Arun for saying that especially because he definitely doesn't have time to play most games, let alone older ones that are hard to get running even on PC.
There are some games that are better than their older counterparts but also games that are better than newer ones, and then there's just the ones in between that aren't neither worse, nor better, just good games.
Just what Arun values is different than us, and I don't think he entierly means older games aren't just as good, but probably just not worth his time to get into with his lifestyle, and thats okay.
@@kahp1072 But the crazy thing is that many older games still look better than many games today. No one tell me that Castlevania SotN or Super Mario World aren’t stunning. Heck, even BioShock and Uncharted 2 have way more atmosphere and intentional design than nearly all modern games.
I remember my wife seeing me playing Skyrim when we were newly weds. She said it looked ugly, because it was getting old by that point. Then I convinced her to give it a try. A few months later I noticed she had put 115 hours into it. People that don’t play games because they don’t look good are usually just not open minded.
I still play PS1, PS2 and GBA every now and then. They are good, regardless of graphics.
...but you can't discredit them.
14:45 arun broke their team by one pun😂😂😂😂
16:58 is anyone talking about how he said the switch has 32gb of storage when the OLED model has 64gb
Omg!! The comfort goes 100% to the rog ally!! It's so light , plus it's is so nice to hold , you are out of your mind!!!!!!
1:06 I think that for their price, the versatility of different testable earphones on this, because of the varying ways earphones grip to the ear justifies them having the right “material” or feel…
At first i thought you cant compare the switch to the ally, because one is a propietary handheld console and the other one a pc handheld allrounder but nonetheless this review was amazing and surprised me very much! I think that out there are enough reviews that compare the steam deck with the ally. Your review was all about the gaming experience on the go as a whole and that was it what made this video so interesting. Good job and keep up the good work! Im loving your channel and the great quality fun videos ❤
But you also forgot its double the price.
and the switch has better games@@BembelinCz
The editing is both hilarious and immaculate, love it!
When you were talking about storage in The Price Gap category you said that nintendo switch OLED has 32 GB of storage which is incorrect as the non-oled version has 32 GB and the OLED version has 64 GB of storage
The non-oled has 16 and the oled has 32, check your sources.
@@RandomVideos91-v4ucheck YOUR sources, mine: I literally own an OLED switch and it literally says 64GB of internal storage and my friend owns a non OLED switch which has 32GB of internal storage
and you can even google it and it will say the same
@@RandomVideos91-v4uI would recommend checking YOUR sources, mine source: I (and another of my friends) literally own a oled switch and it has 64GB of internal storage, my different friend owns a non-oled switch and it has 32GB of internal storage. Also you can just google it and first thing that pops up proves you wrong. If your source is this video then it's wrong, everyone can make mistakes but don't try to correct someone without checking your sources first. If you still don't believe me than what is your source then? Is it more believable than me literally owning a oled switch, and my friend a non-oled switch.
You’re right. I admit defeat
I feel like you should've brought in the ally's direct competitor the steam deck. Since, thats what they mention in most of their marketing.
But that's what almost everyone is doing already.
Actually one of the biggest differences is the sleep & resume feature the switch & also steam deck both have. That is the real game changer and one the ROG ally doesn’t have which needs immediately
That could come with a pretty simple software update, just in a month alone the Ally has improved substantially with updates, Nintendo simply releases hotfixes and nothing substantial has even changed, there isn't even any themes to pick or buy
But you can just turn the power button off and the fan also turns off which works fine then you can resume playing your game when you want when you press the power button again
Yo, are you talking about AICE3? That's sick! I actually copped one of those on Amazon for my mom, and it's been a lifesaver. She's been going through menopause and getting super irritable out of nowhere, but this thing has been helping her chill out and get back to her normal self. Cooling her down is definitely the right thing to do! Can't believe who figured out that, but it works! Big ups to you for putting us on to the latest tech, man!
Comment, hearted ??
huh
@shre6619 Yeahhh!!! I'm super hyped!!! 😆
@hiddenguy67 Hey, have you heard of a portable AC that can detect your mood and adjust the temperature and mode accordingly? Sounds like science fiction, right? But my mom tried it out and swears by it! She used to get all hot and bothered while cooking and doing housework, but now with AICE3, she stays cool and calm. It's like having your own personal emotional support system! Plus, it's perfect for those long gaming sessions when you need some heat therapy. Trust me, this thing is a game-changer!💥
@@Sylviette_vivia why do u sound like an advertisement lol
I bought an oled recently so thanks for this helpful comparison video this helps me so much
20:02 did you reallly just used forza 5 vs mario cart for battery test
Its becouse every game its pc 22:44
@@oscarg.5793 what
@@efedevirgen5835 every game is from pc so of course it will drain it battery faster
I loved the video, but there was a small glitch when you talked about the operating system, by using steam you can actually activate the big picture option which is an optimization of steam for controls which can make your life infinitely easier.
21:43 air conditioner for room, but where the heat will go? Back to my room? wut
Its all a bag of golf clubs.. so many different metrics that mean different things for people using each in different use cases. Both platforms have pluses and minuses so videos like this are so helpful to see someone explore/compare many of these different use cases or why-do-i-care details. Thanks man I am now a subscriber.
3:32 Arun was listening to the best song here😂
5:30 He is definitely trying to keep his rating on that Feet Rating website
You know its a good day when he uploads twice. And really appreciate that u try to remove any bias. I would have concluded that since the ROG looks cooler, its gotta be better.
It is a bit disappointing the Steam Deck was not in the comparison though.
i found this vid exactly what i needed. i was trying to see which is better for my family and i found this video. and btw amazing
Love to see gaming focused content from Arun - Keep it up!
You know a channel is sold out when they praising so much shit about the lcd screen but in the end avoid mentioning that the ally is still having a lcd instead of oled.
@@fantasytky28 WAIT WHAT
I will be buying the ROG ALLY once it releases. Hand held windows device is the dream for me
The Switch OLED model has 64GB. 32GB on the original Switch. Also, comparing the Steam Deck to the Switch OLED model will be a more fair comparison because they're competitors and have similar features.
Yeah bro said 32 GB then sponcered his neck fan I was like wtf??😂😂
Not to mention you can get a microSD card which, for $40-$50, you can get 512gb.
And also game sizes - RDR2 is what over 100gb?? You can squeeze a good chunk of Nintys 1st party library on 64gb
Switch is old steam deck is new it's not fair comparison, wait for nintendo nextgen console and then you can compare it to steam deck.
0:51 we need the link for that video😂
Kurzgesagt-in a nutshell
it's The video
the song is called "Dreamer" by Alan Walker 1:00
15:17 "And my editors are gonna have a field day with that" 😭😭😭😭😭
Important to note that the ROG is on the bleeding edge of tech. Give it a year or two, and a lot of these shortfalls will improve. Chips will become more efficient, the EV race is improving the quality and capacity of Battieries and more. I'd expect these devices to be more powerful, and use less energy, while having more battery capacity in the near future
By that time the next nintendo console will release with what i assume would be cheaper than the ally
give it a year or two and the new ROG Ally will likely fry the CPU lmao, look at ROG Motherboard.
Chips will become more efficient? The Ally is a lot less efficient than the Steam Deck that's more than a year old.
Chips could get more efficient, but for today standard the Ally is inefficient and not the bleeding edge
In a year or two all those people who bought the Ally for power will buy the latest hot powerful handheld that releases by that time.
Asus gave me a messed up 300 dollar motherboard
The switch was at 69% and weighed 420 grams. Coincidence? I think not!
Oh so to say it is for adults..., no matter how juvenile
This is a great comparison! As someone who has previously owned a switch yet now has a steam deck I've been reconsidering getting a switch again due to things like comfort, battery and getting games I can't play on pc due to how emulation isn't very optimal for the switch
Personally for me switch is the most comfortable device ever. You play for an hour and can't feel your hands anymore. Ally is a different story altogether.
Arun, you should make a video explaining the Nintendo joystick drift. The background on it and how to solve it to be more exact. Thanks for your hard work! ❤
I don't think Arun is the target audience for this device, hence his discomfort in many of the Ally's strength. This device is not for console users looking into switching to windows but for pc and gaming laptop users like myself going for more portability. People used to gaming laptops will be perfectly happy with the battery life as we're used to having our gaming machines plugged to a wall. Some will even be happy they can use a power bank instead.😊
Absolutely! I have both a high end 40 series pc and both next gen consoles im looking forward to the customization and just to experience my pc games in bed and relax and then again I don’t mind having it plugged into a wall lol
Good luck paying that much money for an almost experimental device, in no way this devices have the quality control and testing that Nintendo products have, for example, the Rog Ally is having serious issues like overheating and damage to the sd cards, it’s your choice but I don’t dare to spend money on this portables
@@natanhaelalvarado6137 for the pc gamers that can afford the price that is not a problem. About the SD cards, my ROG ally is working perfectly and I have no problems with the SD card. Also, ASUS is one of the world's best and most respected consumer electronics companies, so they should have good quality control, especially since the ROG is not a console but a handheld PC. The ROG and Switch are two different products designed for two different audiences.
@@nobu191 I have a switch but i can respect your opinion. It depends on person to person, nintendo isn't meant to be compared to serious gaming handhelds, they are family/kids-typish since family consoles is what they cater for. If they did really care they would definitely put alot of effort into the switch to make it that. Im not a serious gamer, and i like portability and like having friends play with me so yeah nintendo switch just suits me better than steamdeck, Aya Neo, Asus ROG Ally.
The comparison here was idiotic to say the least. Console vs PC Gaming handheld.. both built for a specific market.
I love my Ally and didn't think twice about spending the money on it. I also spent around $400 upgrading it and adding accessories.
I use my switch when I want to console game and my steam deck when I don't need the power but still want to game lightly.
This video was an apples to oranges comparison and was only made to make the Nintendo fanboys salivate.
Seems to have worked.
I ENJOYED THIS VIDEO SO MUCH SHEESH. Thank you!
5:09 My Heart Fell With The ROG😰
I'm loving the new background and not the usual studio background which was staying to get boring. Well done sir for thinking outside the box
21:56 nice one arun nice one
I’m glad for this comparison because i was really unsure of what to get between these two so that’s actually helped! Thank you
It doesnt have nintendo games. So why would I get this micro laptop?
@@kyohiromitsu4010but then again you can emulate all the Nintendo games you want such as: switch, Wii u, Wii, Nintendo 64, 3ds, ds, GameCube plus the fact it is a full portable pc that can play pc games really well hd use the internet for browsing and UA-cam
2:05 a moment to appreciate that we were watching MrWTB on a screen on a screen for a while there.
I just love the gaming related videos. Keep up the good work mate
Same.
The rog could run tears of the kingdom before it came out. Being able to do anything is more valuable to the extend that you should 800x600 and underclock for battery to keep the versatile option.
so could the nintendo switch. modding a switch to make it play unsigned games is as easy as 123
@@macedraconik2136 If you have a day one switch.... Or perhaps are you the most skilled solderer on this planet?
@@macedraconik2136 uh modding switch would be very difficult and would barely run any modern games. It's effectively a phone, I even used an emulator on my phone to play switch games as evidence of this.
@@vanevo897 day one switches are more popular than you think lol
@@dotails modding a switch only requires a paperclip and a cable connected to a pc or even just a phone. Also what are you talking about? I'm just pointing out that you could play games before everyone else if you mod a switch.
as a sweaty MK8DX player I can say that in the thumbnail on the nintendo switch oled THAT EXACT TRACK is yoshis circuit
And bro has smart stearing an using the AVERAGE combo. you were in wave 4 or 5 and the best combo at that time was (and still is) yoshi teddy buggy roler and cloud glider.
no way
12:00 why every tech UA-camr is LinusRolling us now!!!💀
I personally think the switch pro controller is the best, it feels very clean and high quality, but it makes it less portable so I usually only use joycons when I’m in handheld.
5:25 for free😳👀👀👀👀
I was thinking that lmao
is for me??
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Although the battery life is not that good and you may encounter some windows related issues. ROG ally is an amazing device! The fact that you can run most triple a games with high demands on medium settings and getting over 60 fps is astonishing!
7:21 Arun using "drift" phonk (haha get it) music in the background 😂😂
For the Price I'm absolutely buying this 🔥, Thank You for the review as Always Arun!
I’m shocked at how affordable they made it. Being able to emulate all of the greatest games of all time is a benefit that can’t be compared. If I’m playing on a long plane trip anyway, most planes have a power connection at your seat.
I personally go the laptop route, because I use it for work and other volunteer side things, but if you don’t want a laptop, this is absolutely perfect.
buy me one 😭lol
Wait, did ROG release something that isn't good, however overpriced for once?
The accessory category should have gone to the Ally because you can attach a 4090 to it
And then what? Still play games at sub 60 FPS because the CPU cant keep up?
For 2½ k lmao
and now it's no longer portable
0:43 "nintendo switch unboxing is very bright and colorful" *proceeds to show a console where everything in the box is black and white*
I was considering picking up a steam deck versus this mainly based on price, I already have a switch. This may require much more deliberation on my part 🙂
You should wait because the Rog Ally is having serious issues like overheating that is burning the sd cards, joystick deadzone, that’s the thing with this videos, they should tell you that the biggest difference between these two devices is control quality, experience making portables and long term reliability.
The switch might not be as powerfull today, but it's really fun and in 2017...... Man, an HD handheld was just game changer!
It wasn't powerful when it released in 2017 either tho lol
@@dillonbanks609 What are you talking about? It was a mega handheld.
It's just about the control the console companies have on the overall experience. Any modern smartphone,even midrangers,blow the Switch out of the water in terms of processing power. Only if mobile game companies made better games than just greedy cash grab mobile games,mobile phones would've replaced the need for any handheld console. Just attach a controller to your phone and there's your console. Honestly it just infuriates me knowing how powerful my smartphone is but I can't play any good games on it (except a few ofcourse).
No one pays 60 dollars for mobile games that's why. And most people have phones that are worse than the switch in terms of processing power. Mobile developers always target the lowest end hardware to reach the highest number of players. A snapdragon 730g with 4gb of ram isn't faster than the switch at all but it is what developers like activision (cod warzone mobile) are targeting with their games.
@@168original7 not really the last year phones are more powerful than switch. The iPhone 14 pro max and Samsung 23 ultra blowing it out of the park in processing power
0:08 when I was 10 years old I dreamed of a handheld device with PS1 graphics
6:50 on the flip side, the benifit of the switch is you can change the joycon to 3rd party ones that are more comfortable and durable.
7:35 bro just roasted 100,000,000 people 💀
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“Which is dumb not fun”
Arun - 2023
What about the valve steam deck? isn't that equal or almost the same power as the ROG Ally
15:53 also… that’s not true for Nintendo. The only console they lost money on with each unit sold is the Wii U, and that was only briefly when they dropped the price. It eventually went down on cost and they stopped loosing money per Wii U sold.
I can't have been the only one to see the frame rate dropping on forza at 7:58. That can't be good..
Same
It looks like he's playing the intro so he probably haven't properly set up the graphics settings yet
@Realpakmilitaryballposts wdym? you know the ROG Ally is a pc right 💀
I really think it almost only just depends on the games you wanna play. If you want to play Mario games etc go with the Switch. If you wanna play your PC games anywhere go with the Ally.
2:15 man watching kurzgesagt video on gaming console 💀
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Mrwhostheboss got me clickin' like a boss 😎💻
Thank You for this comparison. I'm a Switch OLED owner and I was seriously considering buying an Ally, but I've also have a strong gaming laptop so I've decided that buying something which is not completely a portable console and not completely yhe strongest gaming device will be a mistake. Switch is more convenient to use when it comes to portability and speed of launching everything on a bugs free system.
ahh yes the handheld that came out literally years ago has more accessories made for it, what a fair comparison
That's not the point, really
@@TheSultan1470 wdym
@@epicdisaster_ Well the Switch is a more accessory oriented system
@@TheSultan1470 i’m trying to prove you wrong but honestly that is true
I'm stoked to be waiting for your next video, dude! By the way, I'm rockin' the AICE3 you talked about and it's freakin' awesome! Whenever my heart rate starts to climb, that thing really starts to work its magic!
him: "you can immediately see the resolution difference"
me watching on 480p:
Honestly comparison like this make me eager for the next generation of dedicated handheld gaming consoles... even if that just means waiting for Nintendo's next system. The convenience and bespoke optimization of a console, but the power of a Steam Deck or ROG Ally.
Keep Up The Great Work Arun! Quality Video as always❤
I think my biggest problem with the ROG is that it runs on windows, the Steamdeck runs on Linux and has so much software optimized for it. I'd say its a better investment mostly because it does not have windows' tons of Bloatware and actually optimized software
It's pluses and minuses, I had a Steam Deck and it's Linux OS is a pain to use, but it's handheld mode worked brilliantly. Where as Windows is no where near as much a pain to use, but it's never been designed for a 7" screen so is impossible to read some of the menus etc. between the Two I'd rather the Steam Deck though even if Linux can be a pain, at least you can read it on the small screen!
@@timlee6480 Linux does support lots of games actually, just not that many that use easy anti cheat. You can check in steam for the steamdeck checkmark and looots of games actually work on Linux without much trouble. I don't think the debloat is too nice in windows or easy especially as its getting more and more with the forced updates. As the other subcommenter said. Windows was never really made for 7 inches, while its easy to customize that in Linux (I own a switch and tried the steam deck and asus handheld), reading any sub menu on there is hard and I don't even need glasses, still got my binoculars
I don't actually think that the mapping is the biggest issue? that should be sorted easily imo and didnt feel that bad. Another big steam deck plus is the touchpags, those are great for controlling the mouse, touchscreen is not that great on the asus at least (don't even know if steamdeck had touch lol)
At 8:23 when the Ally is in Forza, that isn’t the ally’s fault, that is a forza bug as it is made for a pc where the game can find the window settings. The ally is different and obviously not a PC/Laptop.
14:19 that’s all I ever wanted - Halo in your hands. Not cloud streaming but true dedicated hardware in your hands. I love this ROG device it reminds me of the Sega Nomad that I used when I was a kid so it’s nostalgic for me as well.
But that 1.5 hour is ridiculous. I can game on my switch for hours no problem and with the large one piece controller I bought on Amazon that you insert the switch into, it fits perfectly in my giant hands.
In the future if they get that battery life to 4+ hours while running the newest games buttery smooth, I will buy without hesitation. For now I’ll stick with my crappy looking doom eternal on the switch 😂
not gone happen and youre crazy to think you can get 4 hours on a triple a title on battery. stick with the switch.
If you concern with battery life on rog ally.. maybe you just put the charger cable on rog ally.. and then happy play..😅.. most people playing game not only in outdoor or something.. they basically play handheald cause they tired play infront monitor.. and you can grab rog ally .. and play where ever you want.. on sofa,bed, and maybe in bathroom😅.. so ..if you wanna play game handheald with good graphic.. buy it rog ally.. if you like firts party nintendo just grab the switch.. (but you can play almost all game switch on rog ally WITH EMULATION app.. but its just like illegaly where you get the game(note the app of emulation tho)
1:30 Song of the brand ambassador of ROG
16:54 wanted to point out that the switch oled has 64 gigabytes of storage by the way!
Rog has more than that!
@@Jsbei9366w*spends 70 dollars*
*now has a terabyte of storage