Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I've spent a lot of time with the ROG Ally over the past 3 months - and here are my thoughts.

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Timestamps
0:00 I spent 3 weeks with the Ally
1:04 ROG Ally looks amazing
1:43 The superior controller layout
2:25 No touchpad though
2:41 4 more buttons
3:11 2 paddles at the back
3:40 Hidden function layer
4:02 Grippy shoulder and trigger buttons
4:13 Ports
4:35 Screen
5:11 Speakers are amazing!
6:06 Performance
9:28 Problems with the ROG Ally
9:35 Battery life
10:40 The charger
11:13 Windows 11... 🥲
13:01 Are there alternatives to Windows 11?
13:43 What I think of the Ally
14:30 Will I ditch my Switch for the Ally?

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