The ROG Ally is Still Getting Better (Updated Review)

dallo , 6 months ago

The ROG Ally is Still not running Linux by default

Gabagoolzoo , 6 months ago

Yeah it can only get so good before Windows starts to show its ugly face. Steam Deck works so well because it runs games within it's own compositor with absolutely no bloat or distractions.

echoplex21 OP , 6 months ago

Honestly a positive for me . Xbox Gamepass is the main reason I have a handheld . It doesn’t work natively on Linux.

dallo , 6 months ago

I don’t like to not own my games, but you do you.

echoplex21 OP , 6 months ago

Pro tip: you can do both ;)

smort , 6 months ago

Yeah I’ve played some games on GamePass on my Deck via MS Edge and xcloud. It works pretty well for anything where input lag isn’t a factor, like turn-based games.

I tried Rocket League and Forza just for shits and giggles, and while it’s not unplayable, it’s also not responsive enough to be enjoyable

Boxtifer , 6 months ago

Just install windows on it then?

WeLoveCastingSpellz , 6 months ago

yes but you can flash either chimera or nobara to turn it into a steamdeck

Blisterexe , 6 months ago

Or bazzite

GrammatonCleric , 6 months ago

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echoplex21 OP , 6 months ago

lol fortunately for me my wife got me the Ally but I exchanged it for the Legion Go. It is quite a premium device. A used Steam Deck can be found for pretty cheap. And Best Buy open box can be found for under $500

GrammatonCleric , 6 months ago

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pivot_root , 6 months ago

Should’ve joined the trades, my guy.

GrammatonCleric , 6 months ago

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pivot_root , 6 months ago

If “you are what you eat” holds true, that explains a lot.