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The video discusses the enduring appeal of the ROG Ally as a premier handheld gaming device in the Philippines, even amid new competition. Key reasons for its continued relevance include consistent updates from Asus, which improve the user experience with features like direct screencasting to Discord and enhanced gyroscopic controls. The ROG Ally also boasts superior audio quality among handheld devices. The speaker highlights its extensive range of accessories, such as the mod case from J Sox and the GRS 28 City sling bag, and the device's versatility, notably its ability to function as a full workstation when paired with the XG Mobile with an RTX 380 GPU. Cost-effectiveness is another strong point, despite some issues with the micro SD card slot, making it a recommended purchase, especially with an SSD upgrade. The video also provides a comparison with the Steam Deck OLED, noting its better price-to-performance ratio if bought at the suggested retail price, though acknowledging it is less powerful than the ROG Ally.
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In this part of the video, it has been around six months since the ROG Ally debuted in the Philippines. Despite new options arriving, it remains a top handheld gaming device. The video presenter highlights five reasons why the ROG Ally is still worth keeping.
1. **Frequent Updates**: Asus consistently updates the ROG Ally, enhancing user experience. The latest update released on November 30 includes new features like direct screencasting to Discord, fully enabled gyroscopic controls, CPU boost toggle, and eco assist settings, among others.
2. **Superior Audio Quality**: The ROG Ally has the best speakers among handheld gaming devices, offering loud sound, better bass, and a variety of microphone settings without additional tweaking or applications.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses a variety of accessories and features for the ROG Ally handheld gaming device. They highlight how the ROG Ally is accumulating a significant collection of accessory options, mentioning the mod case from J Sox and a GRS 28 City sling bag that combines practicality and style. The size and weight of the ROG Ally make it highly portable, fitting comfortably in a laptop bag even with a case. They emphasize the device’s versatility, particularly its capability to transform into a full workstation using the XG Mobile with an RTX 380 GPU.
The video also praises the ROG Ally for being a cost-effective handheld gaming device, especially when compared to the Legion Go. Despite some ongoing issues with the micro SD card slot, the video concludes with a strong recommendation for the ROG Ally, suggesting buyers consider upgrading the SSD for better performance.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses whether to choose the ROG Ally or the Steam Deck OLED. They point out that the Steam Deck OLED, while harder to find at Suggested Retail Price (SRP) and likely priced higher in certain stores, offers a better price-to-performance ratio. Despite not being as powerful as some other options like the ROG Ally or Legion Go, the Steam Deck OLED is recommended if it can be bought at SRP. The video concludes with the speaker signing off and expressing gratitude to the viewers.