ASUS Announces ROG Ally 2 Launch: Gaming Console Successor Confirmed

ASUS, a prominent player in the gaming industry, has officially confirmed the launch of the successor to its popular ROG Ally gaming console later this year. This announcement comes amid increasing competition in the handheld gaming console market, with rivals like Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go, Nintendo Switch, and the recently revealed MSI Claw. The confirmation was made by ASUS's Vice President, Arnold Su, during an interview at the ZenBook 14 OLED launch in India.

Details of ASUS ROG Ally 2:

In the interview with Techlusive, Arnold Su shared some key insights into the upcoming ROG Ally 2. The Taiwanese brand intends to maintain the Windows features while placing a stronger emphasis on gaming. Su mentioned that ASUS had successfully sold 70,000 to 80,000 units of the original ROG Ally within a year since its global launch, with a significant number being adopted by the gaming community in India.

Gaming Trends and Expansion:

Furthermore, Su highlighted the evolving gaming landscape, revealing that gaming laptops are gaining more traction than desktops, both in India and globally. While hardcore gamers still prefer desktops, casual gamers are increasingly turning to laptops. In response to this trend, ASUS is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in India, with plans to commence the production of gaming PCs locally starting this year.

Specifications of ROG Ally:

The current ROG Ally boasts a 7-inch FHD display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits peak brightness. Powered by an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor and Radeon Navi3 graphics, the console is equipped with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB storage. It operates on a 40Wh battery that supports 65W fast charging.

Verdict:

In conclusion, ASUS's confirmation of the ROG Ally 2 launch later this year is sure to capture the interest of gaming enthusiasts. With a focus on enhancing the gaming experience and catering to the evolving preferences of users, ASUS continues to make strides in the competitive gaming console market. 

As the company expands its manufacturing capabilities in India, the gaming community can look forward to more innovations and locally-produced gaming devices from ASUS. Stay tuned for updates on the release of the ASUS ROG Ally 2.