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ASUS has officially released the ASUS ROG Ally release date, so when exactly is it out?
The ASUS ROG Ally is set to be a major competitor to the Steam Deck – Valve’s insanely popular handheld gaming PC. Now confirmed to be featuring a custom AMD “Little Phoenix” APU, early tests suggest the ROG Ally frequently comes out on top, with the added advantage of a higher resolution, RDNA 3 and Zen 4 architecture.
The latest ASUS ROG Ally specs and price have also been confirmed so if you’re keen to buy the new handheld, we’ve taken note of the retailers expected to stock the handheld ahead of the launch.
ASUS ROG Ally release date revealed
The ASUS ROG Ally will release on June 13th 2023, and will mark a major turning point for the handheld gaming PC market. As you can imagine, the Ally is highly anticipated, so we recommend checking out where to pre order the device ahead of the launch to avoid disappointment.
ASUS ROG Ally
Display
7in
Resolution
1080p
CPU
Ryzen Z1
RAM
16GB
Storage
512GB
ASUS has confirmed the device will have a starting price of $700 which certainly puts it at a slight premium. Those keen to get into handheld gaming PCs will be making up their mind between the ROG Ally vs Steam Deck. They’ll also be considering what a potential Steam Deck 2 could look like if it’s ever announced.
Is the ASUS ROG Ally out?
Fans and PC gaming enthusiasts will only have to wait a few more days, until June 13th, to get their hands on the Steam Deck rival. It’s worth adding that pre-orders are already live via Best Buy, which comes recommended if you want to avoid disappointment on launch day.