The ROG Ally is Still Getting Better (Updated Review)

I've had the ASUS ROG Ally for six months, so let's check in and do an updated review based on my experience with both the Z1E and Z1 models, as well as the XG Mobile eGPU. Plus we'll take a look at the new firmware update that releases at the end of this month.

Buy one here: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-rog-ally-7-120hz-fhd-1080p-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-processor-512gb-white/6542964.p?skuId=6542964

tomtoc Ally case: https://amzn.to/47WjZ96
AllyMate: https://amzn.to/4123jen
Sakura buttons: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SakuraRetroModding?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1437552014&from_page=listing§ion_id=44489409
Phawx's firmware video: https://youtu.be/A8wFyxxodoA?si=yptxChGnyg7rxwGh
Black Frame Insertion app: https://github.com/fuzun/desktopbfi/releases/tag/v1.1
SNES widescreen guide: https://retrogamecorps.com/2023/02/22/widescreen-snes-guide/
EmuDeck Windows guide: https://youtu.be/uLQWOS6KwVM?si=atdNcMrglygAktUZ

Previous ROG Ally videos:
ROG Ally (Z1E) review: https://youtu.be/7-WlPA8acro
ROG Ally (Z1E) one month later: https://youtu.be/cEvLOM3_lkY
ROG Ally (Z1) review: https://youtu.be/wIVmTb4PkvM
ROG Ally setup guide: https://youtu.be/ZAS34k_6KHE
ROG Ally vs Steam Deck: https://youtu.be/7-WlPA8acro
XG Mobile review: https://youtu.be/y9pjiAY94GU

This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way.

Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
00:54 what is the ROG Ally?
03:07 upcoming software updates
06:07 gyro controls!
08:09 screen, controls, audio, performance
12:11 XG Mobile eGPU
14:56 availability and accessories
17:16 black frame insertion
20:40 what I don't like about the Ally
24:06 my use case
25:18 recommendations and conclusion

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