Most Steam Deck alternatives use the AMD Z1 or Z1 Extreme chipset, similar to the Asus ROG Ally X, with varying levels of performance and battery life.
Handheld gaming PCs are compact and powerful devices that can run AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077. The Valve Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go, and Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme are some of the best handheld gaming PCs currently available. The Asus ROG Ally X is an upcoming handheld gaming PC with improved cooling and larger storage. Handheld gaming PCs offer better battery life, portability, and optimization compared to gaming laptops, but may have limitations in terms of game specifications. The Asus ROG Ally is considered the best alternative to the Steam Deck.
Handheld gaming devices offer convenience and the ability to dive into digital worlds from anywhere. The Windows Central gaming team has preferences for devices such as Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Logitech G Cloud, and Razer Edge, but all agree on the unparalleled experience of playing games on the go.
The ASUS ROG Ally Z1 model is currently available at a discounted price of 9.99 at Best Buy and Antonline, making it a more affordable option compared to its rival, the 512GB Steam Deck.
