With the successful release of Steam Deck that has garnered millions of eyes on Valve’s new product, other major companies like Asus are trying to compete with their own offering, the Asus ROG Ally.
Powered by AMD Ryzen Z1, the Asus ROG Ally boasts higher specifications than the Steam Deck, which uses a custom Linux-based OS.
This will likely result in a higher price for the ROG Ally compared to the Steam Deck. However, there are interesting facts about the Asus ROG Ally that was initially announced on April Fool’s Day and was presumed to be a joke.
One of them is that the development of the Asus ROG Ally would not have been as passionate without the existence of the Steam Deck released by Valve.
Asus ROG Ally Release Encouraged by Steam Deck
Speaking to PCGamer, Asus Global Marketing Director, Galip Fu, explained that the Asus ROG Ally has been in development for five years.
When asked if the Asus ROG Ally would not be released without the Steam Deck, Galip replied that the ROG Ally would still be released with or without the Steam Deck.
However, Galip explained that the Steam Deck has been an inspiration for Asus to release the Asus ROG Ally faster.
Without the Steam Deck, they would not have been able to release the ROG Ally in 2023.
Valve has been a prominent figure in the PC gaming industry for decades and holds a special place in the hearts of gamers, including Asus. The introduction of the Steam Deck in 2021 has been an inspiration for Asus. It has motivated Asus to collaborate faster with AMD to develop something more advanced, powerful, and efficient for handheld PC gaming.
The Asus ROG Ally is planned to be released on May 11, 2023, and Asus plans to offer it at a price below $1000.
Upon purchase, Asus will provide a free 3-month Game Pass Ultimate, allowing players to access AAA and indie games from Xbox’s subscription service.
Of course, this sub-$1000 price point will likely be the cheapest variant considering Asus’ business strategy in recent years for gaming.
The speculation of higher-priced series with higher specifications also seems plausible. Further information about the Asus ROG Ally, including its price, will be announced on May 11, 2023.
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