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If you’re a PC gamer eyeing up the latest portable gaming device, you’ll definitely want to know How to run Steam games on ASUS ROG Ally.
The release date of the ASUS ROG Ally has passed, so make sure you’ve checked out where you can buy the gaming beast. With all that ability beneath the bonnet, people are wondering how they can use it on the expansive library of games available on Steam.
Steam compatibility is useful for all sorts of reasons. Not only can you play a huge range of games accessible in the library, but it can also save you a tonne of money. This is because you would be able to download games you already have in your library rather than being forced to pay for them again.
How to run Steam games on ASUS ROG Ally
The ASUS ROG Ally runs on Windows 11 meaning that running Steam games on the device is a simple process. The ASUS ROG Ally specs are powerful enough that it will be able to handle even the more demanding games, though some will work less well with its controls.
- Go to the Steam website and click on the box which says “Install Steam”
- Once downloaded, run the installer
- Launch the Steam app. It may prompt you that it needs an update. Allow this to complete.
- Log in or create a new Steam account
It’s not just Steam games the ROG Ally can run either. ASUS has gone the whole hog and, with the help of ROG Armoury Crate SE, has allowed you to seamlessly switch between Steam, the Epic Games Store, and your Xbox PC profiles, allowing you to access the full breadth of your gaming library. The console even comes with 3 months of access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included. This will give you a tonne of games to get stuck into right from the get-go.
If this huge range of compatibility has you worried that your Steam library might eat up the built-in storage then fear not because you can upgrade the SSD on the ASUS ROG Ally.
You can even dock your ROG Ally, allowing you to hook it up to an external monitor for a larger screen experience. This means it has the potential to function as both a gaming PC and a portable gaming device. In the display mode, the ASUS ROG Ally is even 4K.
