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The Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming PC is real, not an April Fools’ joke

Image showing Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming PC, with a white casing and a light blue background.
Asus ROG Ally | Image: Asus

Considering the date on the calendar and the lack of a price or other details, my first response to Asus ROG (Republic of Gamers) surprise-announcing a handheld gaming machine was that this must be an April Fools’ Day prank.

Still, this Asus ROG Ally launch video was just a little too good to simply shake off — the link to Best Buy and the use of real games like High on Life, Moving Out, and WRC Generations seemed unusual for a prank, and now we know why. After waiting a couple of days, Asus has confirmed it is a real device (well, as real as a product can be without a launch date, detailed specs, or price) and says gamers can sign up with Best Buy for details on when preorders will start.

According to Asus, the Windows 11-powered ROG…

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