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[IFireflyl]

I'm not sure how many people are excited about this, but here is the Launch Event Livestream:




Canada Prices:
$899 - Extreme model

US Prices:
$599 - base model
$699 - Extreme model

UK Prices:
£699 - Extreme model

Launch Date:
June 13, 2023

Specs:

Add-ons:
3 months of Game Pass Ultimate

US Pre-order at Best Buy:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-r...processor-512gb-white/6542964.p?skuId=6542964

preorder up.

I got the sold out error when trying to checkout. What you need to do is add it to cart and then hit checkout. If you get the sold out error, then refresh your screen and hit checkout again. Do NOT click checkout again without refreshing your screen or it will be removed from your cart!. Then repeat the refresh/checkout process until you get through.

Pre-Order Asus Controller:

US Price:
$170

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-rog-raikiri-pro-wireless-controller-for-rog-ally-black/6541828.p?ar=1807984520400254819&cmp=RMX&nrtv_cid=.nrtv_plchldr.&skuId=6541828

 

[Mr Hyde]

It's always exciting with new hardware releases. I hope Asus delivers. It seems like a good device but I'll wait for some reviews before I decide to buy.

 

[LordOfChaos]

Hopefully Microsoft takes this space seriously, and the Windows for Handheld UI leads to a large ecosystem of these devices more than this being the focus.

I'd like to see a Steam Deck with an updated chip like this.

 

[Fabieter]

It depends on the eu price if they go above us prices I don't bother.

 

[IFireflyl]

It depends on the eu price if they go above us prices I don't bother.

It was rumored that the EU prices would be $100 more than the US prices, but that that the increased price would include VAT. Someone stated somewhere that it would actually be cheaper than keeping it at the US prices and then charging VAT. I don't know how accurate that is. I supposed this launch event should reveal that though.

 

[Topher]

Isn't this the guy who called Ally "a lie"?

 

[LordOfChaos]

Gamepass is definitely a good push for Windows based handhelds.

 

[Warnen]

I also use my screen as a key holder

 

[Warnen]

2hrs of gaming on a gaming handheld....

 

[Dusktildawn48]

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-r...processor-512gb-white/6542964.p?skuId=6542964

preorder up.

 

[Topher]

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-r...processor-512gb-white/6542964.p?skuId=6542964

preorder up.

Says will be available June 13

 

[IFireflyl]

I pre-ordered it on Best Buy. I AM WEAK!

 

[SmokedMeat]

Looking forward to impressions.

 

[graywolf323]

I pre-ordered it on Best Buy. I AM WEAK!

I’m debating it but I need to know what all happened at the conference first, likely I will hold off though because I do already have a Steam Deck

 

[Dusktildawn48]

Im holding off, dont really wanna spend the money when i just added a 1tb nvme to the deck.

 

[Gambit2483]

I swear it feels like these handheld computers are popping out once a month.

 

[Warnen]

seems cool but not super portable with that battery life. if I gotta hang something off it to keep it alive might as use my tablet.

 

[Soulja]

Any info on the UK price?

 

[Die Namek Ability]

Boom Z1 Extreme pre-ordered. $700 bucks for this seems like a steal imo

 

[IFireflyl]

Any info on the UK price?

I haven't heard anything yet.

EDIT: £699 for the Extreme model. I have updated the OP to include this information.

 

[Bernoulli]

Let's hope this brings more manufacturers in handled PC

 

[Soulja]

I haven't heard anything yet.

£699 for the extreme apparently.

 

[NeonDelta]

What's the point in the 599 version of you can get 3 to 4 times performance for 100 more.

 

[skit_data]

I’ll never understand the RGB thing, all it reminds me of are cheap toys

 

[bellome]

Would I need extra accesories to connect it to the TV?

 

[SportsFan581]

What's the point in the 599 version of you can get 3 to 4 times performance for 100 more.

Seems like that would be the way to go. Does the base Z1 have a battery life advantage?

Pricing is quite good for it.

 

[DR3AM]

BOUGHT!!!

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

Yeah, I don’t like the Rgb trend myself. Building decent dev computers without it looking like a rave in your case actually costs MORE money.

Also, looking forward to a tear down of this. Would be nice to upgrade the storage.

 

[LordOfChaos]

Wait, what was she saying about being able to light up more cores on older games without developer changes?

Edit: Oh colors not cores, talking about auto HDR

 

[JCK75]

I'm too happy with my steam deck and I honestly have become very fond of Steam OS and how customizable it is.. but I love that there are newer/more powerful devices coming.. I'm just not ready to upgrade any time soon.
I do think having it available to just walk into a store to buy is going to be a huge advantage over steam deck.

 

[Gambit2483]

seems cool but not super portable with that battery life. if I gotta hang something off it to keep it alive might as use my tablet.

Yea I think I heard 2hrs max? That's horrible for portable gaming.

 

[M1chl]

It is really insane price for what you getting, didn't expect it.

 

[hlm666]

Seems to be alot more polished than I expected, It's closer to something I would expect from the major console manufacturers than bloody asus. Colour me impressed, just need to see aus prices but i'm really keen.

 

[IFireflyl]

Seems to be alot more polished than I expected, It's closer to something I would expect from the major console manufacturers than bloody asus. Colour me impressed, just need to see aus prices but i'm really keen.

Prices are in the OP now. $599/$699 in the US, and £699 in the UK. Nothing has been announced yet for the rest of the world (that I am aware of).

 

[Topher]

Really want to see some reviews on the UI/controls integration with Windows.

 

[Mr Hyde]

I'm buying this with the 4090 XG mobile. To have a portable PC in a sort of hybrid constellation is awesome. I also prefer gaming on the couch than my office chair. The Armored Crate SE sounded very good, compiling all your games from all the launchers. Very impressed with everything ASUS have presented here today.

 

[M1chl]

Really want to see some reviews on the UI/controls integration with Windows.

It basically uses steam UI, outside of that not much:

World's Most Powerful Handheld vs Nintendo Switch - YouTube

 

[Topher]

It basically uses steam UI, outside of that not much:

World's Most Powerful Handheld vs Nintendo Switch - YouTube

Thanks. Haven't seen that.

 

[MatrixReloaded101]

This looks cool but sticking with the steam deck.

 

[IFireflyl]

This looks cool but sticking with the steam deck.

 

[octiny]

Yea I think I heard 2hrs max? That's horrible for portable gaming.

It'll be just like any other PC handheld.

1hr-6hr depending on the wattage you want and/or is needed for said game.

 

[hlm666]

Prices are in the OP now. $599/$699 in the US, and £699 in the UK. Nothing has been announced yet for the rest of the world (that I am aware of).

sold out already in the US if the live chat is right.

 

[reksveks]

What's the point in the 599 version of you can get 3 to 4 times performance for 100 more.

Marketing

 

[reksveks]

Need to list the steam deck first

 

[IFireflyl]

sold out already in the US if the live chat is right.

I got the sold out error when trying to checkout. What you need to do is add it to cart and then hit checkout. If you get the sold out error, then refresh your screen and hit checkout again. Do NOT click checkout again without refreshing your screen or it will be removed from your cart!. Then repeat the refresh/checkout process until you get through.

 

[Topher]

I get why they have a proprietary interface for the eGPU, but can't help feel disappointed that I can't put my RTX 4080 into an enclosure and use it with something like this and not have the overhead hit from using USB 4.

 

[M1chl]

I get why they have a proprietary interface for the eGPU, but can't help feel disappointed that I can't put my RTX 4080 into an enclosure and use it with something like this and not have the overhead hit from using USB 4.

You probably can, if you buy some ROG special eGPU enclosure.

 

[Topher]

You probably can, if you buy some ROG special eGPU enclosure.

As far as I can tell Asus doesn't offer something like that. They had an enclosure at one point, but it was thunderbolt.

 

[GHG]

Incredible price all things considered but this:

Really want to see some reviews on the UI/controls integration with Windows.

Will be the main sticking point for a lot of people.

 

[Topher]

ETA Prime Review: