This $95 ROG Ally X accent is pricey, however I promise it is value it

I’ve all the time been obsessive about maintaining my units in as pristine situation as attainable, whether or not it is my brand-new

iPhone 16 Pro
, dear Analogue Pocket, or on this case, the

ROG Ally X
. It in all probability stems from actually scratching my Sport Boy Coloration’s display as a child (it was a traumatic day I will always remember). Whereas my behavior of placing a display protector and case on almost all the pieces may not all the time be the healthiest, even my most moveable units stay in prime form.

After I acquired my palms on the ROG Ally X a number of months in the past, I shortly began researching circumstances. Regardless of the Ally X being comparatively area of interest, there are extra choices than I anticipated round, together with the Mod Case from Jsaux and the Savage Raven from Skull & Co. I in the end landed on dbrand’s type of dear Killswitch case as a result of it gives the entire package deal.Analogue Pocket

It is likely to be a bit dearer than I might like, however in the event you’re trying to shield your ROG Ally X whenever you’re on the go, the Killswitch case is by far the best choice on the market.

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Grippy safety that provides options to the powerhouse handheld

The killswitch really makes the ROG Ally X extra comfy to carry

Whereas I like the ability and flexibility the ROG Ally X gives, I discover it the least comfy of the hand held sport consoles I’ve used, particularly the Steam Deck. Its arms do not have a lot grip to them or prolong very removed from the console. With the Killswitch, that is not a difficulty because of its grippy rubber and the truth that it makes the Ally X’s arms stick out barely farther. It additionally covers your entire rear of the console, full with a mesh cutout for the Ally X’s sizable followers and M1/M2 again buttons.

On prime of the fan vent is a kickstand that I discover myself utilizing rather a lot in docked mode when the ROG Ally X is sitting in entrance of my TV or if I am gaming on a desk and utilizing an exterior controller. Fortunately, the kickstand feels stable and will be articulated fairly far again. The entrance of the Killswitch has a cutout for the Ally X’s audio system and buttons, however this may be coated by an easy-to-apply pores and skin (extra on this later). My favourite pores and skin dbrand gives is the matte black possibility, however the X-Ray (Darkish), which exhibits off an actual scan of the Ally X’s internals, is fairly neat, too.

Since dbrand enables you to make your personal Killswitch package deal, I opted for the optionally available Journey Cowl, which snaps over to the display, alongside a glass display protector. I feel each of those choices are value it, particularly the display protector. It is glass and feels very premium, and the snap-on Journey Cowl ensures you do not want a sleeve or different protecting case on your ROG Ally X. Simply snap it on, throw it in a bag, and also you’re good to go.

This is among the key advantages of circumstances like this that provide 360-degree safety with minimal extra bulk. There’s one thing to be mentioned in regards to the peace-of-mind that comes from tossing the ROG Ally X in a bag and understanding it’s going to be completely wonderful. My solely difficulty with the case is that it is a bit of a mud and particles magnet. Particularly, the gasket that runs throughout the highest and backside of the console collects loads of particles in a brief interval. Fortunately, in each circumstances, it is simple to wash off with a barely damp material.

Asus ROG Ally X

Dimensions

11.02 x 4.37 x 0.97-inches (28.0 x 11.1 x 2.47 x 3.69cm)

Variety of Video games Included

Steam, Xbox Sport Move, Epic Video games Retailer, and extra

Taking part in Time

3-4 hours

Model

Asus

Weight

1.49lbs (678g)

Chipset

AMD Ryzen Z1 Excessive Processor

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Setup is less complicated than anticipated so long as you’re taking your time

Make sure that to make use of these pull tabs

A part of what makes dbrand’s Killswitch case so nice is how tight its match is. Nonetheless, this additionally makes it slightly tough to get it on the hand held. Ensure you observe the directions on this video from dbrand to keep away from any potential missteps. My key suggestions are to make use of the pull tabs and guarantee elevate the case over the entrance pores and skin so it would not get bunched up on the prime. On that observe, making use of the entrance safety pores and skin is a straightforward course of because of its exact cutouts.

Simply be sure to clean either side out on the curved edges of the ROG Ally X and make sure the handheld is clear of mud and different particles. The identical goes for the glass display protector — so long as the display is clear and you’re taking your time, it is a fairly simple course of (additionally put it on the Ally X earlier than doing anything with the Killswitch package).

So far as all-encompassing circumstances go, dbrand’s Killswitch case is the most effective I have been capable of match. The match and general build-quality of the case simply cannot be beat in the event you’re searching for a stable approach to shield your ROG Ally X. It is likely to be a bit dear, however on this case, you positively get what you pay for.

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