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[cormack12]

Source: https://archive.is/pl7mg

Asus and Xbox's new handheld weighs 1.58 pounds, and it's noticeable

The 7-inch screen looks gorgeous, and the game's remaster is a stunner no matter what size screen it's on (I also played it on some much bigger TV screens). But the most noticeable thing about the ROG Xbox Ally X was, unfortunately, how tired my forearms were after just 20 minutes of playing the Gears of War remaster.

For me, a handheld console also needs to be light enough that it feels truly portable — something you can throw into a purse or backpack and bring with you to a place where it won't be competing directly with your TV or PC. So it needs to split the difference between being powerful enough to run contemporary AAA games and have them look great in comparison to your TV, and yet not so powerful that it weighs down your travel bag.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

Surprised we don't have a lot more impressions as quite a few people were hands on with this thing

 

[DAHGAMING]

Sounds like this blokes got some noodle arms if he struggles with that weight for 20mins.

 

[Hookshot]

Surprised we don't have a lot more impressions as quite a few people were hands on with this thing

Maybe their limp wrists can't type until they recover from holding it.

 

[Sonik]

Sounds like this blokes got some noodle arms if he struggles with that weight for 20mins.

He's a games journalist...

 

[adamsapple]

Do people still like Linus? He had a big video about it too.

 

[SJRB]

They couldn't even waterboard this info out of me if I was unable to lift 1.5 pounds.

 

[MMaRsu]

Weak manbaby arms confirmed

 

[coffinbirth]

Surprised we don't have a lot more impressions as quite a few people were hands on with this thing

The LTT one was fairly informative.

 

[GHG]

Sounds like this blokes got some noodle arms if he struggles with that weight for 20mins.

Exactly, he's clearly not like us big boi OGs who have forged our forearms and biceps with the duke

 

[StereoVsn]

On one hand 1.5 lbs is not that much. On the other side of things, that's a lot if you are going to hold it in your hands for couple of hours.

I don't think it's a huge deal, but I can see some folks struggling.

 

[Evil Calvin]

Most handhelds can't fit in your pocket....and haven't since....GBA?

Switch, ROG, Steam Deck, Switch 2 (just to name a few) cannot fit in your pocket. You use them sitting with it on your lap, propped up on a table, or airplane desk tray, lying in bed. How many use these standing up playing them elevated?

 

[DeepEnigma]

Exactly, he's clearly not like us big boi OGs who have forged our forearms and biceps with the duke

Spoiler: The Duke

 

[DAHGAMING]

Exactly, he's clearly not like us big boi OGs who have forged our forearms and biceps with the duke

Cant lift the Ally ?, no problem, there is a console for you.

 

[Topher]

Sounds like this blokes got some noodle arms if he struggles with that weight for 20mins.

The author is She-Hulk

 

[bender]

Do people still like Linus? He had a big video about it too.

Too Canadian.

 

[Fake]

I don't remember a last time I trusted The Verge on anything.

The author is She-Hulk

holyshit. Is this a Mexico color filter just like Breaking bad?

 

[DeepEnigma]

The author is She-Hulk

Who's this bloke?

 

[Shubh_C63]

Man people are calling out the guy where it hurts. Gamers physical strength. He won't be able to show his face in the gym now.

 

[Topher]

Who's this bloke?

AKA Maddy

 

[GHG]

AKA Maddy

Pronouns?

 

[Topher]

Pronouns?

"She"

 

[DeepEnigma]

AKA Maddy

Limp-wristed. It all makes sense now.

 

[DAHGAMING]

On one hand 1.5 lbs is not that much. On the other side of things, that's a lot if you are going to hold it in your hands for couple of hours.

I don't think it's a huge deal, but I can see some folks struggling.

I would say kids might struggle but I dont think its aimed at them, I have the Ally X which is apperently 1.49 lbs, Im not hench or anything, have tennis elbow in both arms and currently some grip issues in my right hand, I use it in bed laying down and sitting up in a chair and I havnt thought its to heavy, im sure most adults will have no problem with it at all.

 

[adamsapple]

Too Canadian.

But I digress, as someone with very little interest in these, Linus's video was a pretty good primer.

 

[Arsic]

"She"

 

[Ass of Can Whooping]

Exactly, he's clearly not like us big boi OGs who have forged our forearms and biceps with the duke

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

The author is She-Hulk

Can't lift a portable when you're being weighed down by the patriarchy, eh comrade?

 

[Loomy]

It's still crazy to me that ASUS accepted money to have their name completely erased from this thing.

 

[DirtInUrEye]

 

[DAHGAMING]

Ez work bruv.

 

[IntentionalPun]

It's a PC handheld not a console. I wish games journalists would stop acting like Microsoft's marketing makes everything a console.

It's a little heavier than a Steam Deck and roughly the same as other Ally's isn't it?

 

[DirtInUrEye]

It's a PC handheld not a console. I wish games journalists would stop acting like Microsoft's marketing makes everything a console.

Hate to break it to you but it's actually a handheld console.

 

[Magic Carpet]

182 grams more than a Switch 2.
I'm guessing all that is the 80wh battery. Is that size battery allowed on an airplane?

 

[Sonik]

182 grams more than a Switch 2.
I'm guessing all that is the 80wh battery. Is that size battery allowed on an airplane?

I'm guessing the battery is so big because of how power efficient and not bloated Microsoft has made the OS, just like they promised!

 

[PeteBull]

When u buy this handheld at launch:

After 2 years of everyday use:

 

[Topher]

I'm guessing the battery is so big because of how power efficient and not bloated Microsoft has made the OS, just like they promised!

Same size battery that was used in the Rog All X previously

 

[GHG]

182 grams more than a Switch 2.
I'm guessing all that is the 80wh battery. Is that size battery allowed on an airplane?

If you're taking it as a carry on, of course you are.

Travel with my Steam deck and a 26800mah power bank all the time.

 

[Sonik]

Same size battery that was used in the Rog All X previously

I was making a joke but you do know that Rog Ally had Windows too, right?

 

[Topher]

I was making a joke but you do know that Rog Ally had Windows too, right?

Sorry.....missed the joke. Yes, I'm aware

 

[bender]

If you're taking it as a carry on, of course you are.

Travel with my Steam deck and a 26800mah power bank all the time.

Not anymore. I just contacted the FAA. Expect a knock on your door soon.

 

[ChoosableOne]

Even the Switch 1 could be considered quite big and heavy, so I didn't find it surprising. I think the Switch Lite probably has the most ideal size for most games. Phone+ gamepad combo is pretty cool too. Even Miyoo Mini's screen is more than enough for retro games, so I don't need bigger screens for those. These things are made for gigachad gamers, as you can see them flexing left and right around here.

 

[SILKYSMOOTH30FPS]

Soon these fuckers are gonna weight as much as a gaming laptop, just so you could play a game on a bus.

 

[GHG]

Not anymore. I just contacted the FAA. Expect a knock on your door soon.

They will turn a blind eye the moment they arrive to see me and DAHGAMING doing some serious lifting using Duke controllers. They won't want that smoke.

 

[IntentionalPun]

Hate to break it to you but it's actually a handheld console.

Words no longer have meaning.

 

[mitch1971]

Maybe they'd had their arms covering their face for most of the afternoon playing Yakusa just before receiving the handheld.

 

[bender]

They will turn a blind eye the moment they arrive to see me and DAHGAMING doing some serious lifting using Duke controllers. They won't want that smoke.

 

[Dr Cowley]

Who's this bloke?

He played the lizard in the amazing spiderman, Rhys ifans.

 

[GHG]

 

[Magic Carpet]

If you're taking it as a carry on, of course you are.

Travel with my Steam deck and a 26800mah power bank all the time.

26800 * 3.7 =99160
99160/1000=99.160WH
Google AI says the legal limit is 100WH
Your just under the legal limit with that power bank.