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By Cheryl Kahla

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LISTEN: All about the new ROG Ally gaming handheld [Podcast]

ROG is gearing up to launch something exciting... And we got our hands on a pre-production sample.


In this week’s episode of Tech Check with Kahla and Kruger, we talk to Marcé Bester from Asus about the soon-to-be-launched gaming handheld, the ROG Ally.

Yes, it’s true. The Ally wasn’t just another April Fool’s joke, and yes, it is launching in South Africa soon.

ROG Ally handheld

The Ally is a full-fledged Windows 11 device. It features an AMD Ryzen Z1 series processor and RDNA 3 graphics. And it weighs only 608 grams!

We were lucky enough to get our hands on a pre-production sample ahead of the launch, and we invited Marcé from Asus HQ to our podcast studio so we could all hype about it together.

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The high-refresh-rate touchscreen display ensures clear visibility in outdoor settings, which is ideal for gamers who enjoy playing games while on the go.

We can’t share a lot at this stage, but we can confirm that the cutting-edge APU design allows the ROG Ally to redefine handheld gaming.

Being Windows-enabled means you’ll enjoy seamless gameplay from any of your library or streaming services.

A review will go up on this website in due course. In the meantime, tune in to our latest podcast for the specs and more.

ROG Ally: The ultimate gaming handheld keeps its cool anywhere


Tune in to The Citizen’s tech podcast – Tech Check With Kahla and Kruger – as Lyle and I discuss the latest gadgets, tech news, and talk to industry experts about a variety of fascinating things.

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