ASUS has solely barely launched the ROG Ally gaming handheld somewhat greater than half a yr in the past, and it’s already apparently onerous at work on a 2nd Gen mannequin. That’s most likely not too shocking to some. In any case, Valve has already put out the OLED mannequin of the Steam Deck which comes with a number of enhancements. That being mentioned, Valve hasn’t actually made many efficiency updates to nearly all of the {hardware}. Presently it’s unclear if ASUS plans to do the identical factor with its with 2nd Gen mannequin of the ROG Ally.
No matter what the ROG Ally 2.0 (not an official title) will function, it does certainly look like coming. Talking with India publication Techlusive, ASUS India VP Arnold Su has confirmed the system. “We most definitely will launch a second-generation [handheld gaming console] this yr. We are going to nonetheless maintain the Home windows options, however we are going to focus extra on gaming,” mentioned Su. Now the questions stay, when will the following ROG Ally arrive, and what might be totally different about it?
ASUS doesn’t say how the 2nd Gen ROG Ally might be an enchancment
For those who have been hoping for a morsel, only a tiny crumb of particulars concerning the {hardware}, you’re going to be disenchanted. As a result of proper now ASUS has nothing to share concerning the 2nd Gen Ally’s enhancements.
Techlusive’s interview with Su doesn’t point out something concerning the {hardware}, new options, or any of the specs. ASUS doubtless isn’t able to share something concerning the system but exterior of the truth that it’s in growth and has a 2024 launch window. How a lot it would price, what number of fashions there might be, and when it will likely be launched are all nonetheless up within the air. Not less than for anybody who doesn’t work at ASUS on this product.
You’ll be able to, after all, make some educated guesses. The apparent areas for enchancment can be a extra power-efficient processor and GPU. These would additionally doubtless result in higher efficiency. Moreover, a bigger capability battery and simply longer battery life normally. Even perhaps the leap to an OLED show for higher image high quality. As for a launch date, perhaps ASUS is focusing on the identical timeframe it had for 2023? Each time it plans to launch this yr, ASUS may do a greater job of selecting an official announcement time.
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