This $95 ROG Ally X accent is pricey, however I pr...

I’ve at all times been obsessive about conserving my units in as pristine situation as doable, whether or not it is my brand-new

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

ROG Ally X
. It most likely stems from actually scratching my Recreation Boy Colour’s display screen as a child (it was a traumatic day I am going to always remember). Whereas my behavior of placing a display screen protector and case on practically every little thing may not at all times be the healthiest, even my most transportable units stay in high form.

After I received my palms on the ROG Ally X just a few months in the past, I rapidly began researching instances. 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 finally landed on dbrand’s sort of dear Killswitch case as a result of it gives the whole bundle.Analogue Pocket

It is likely to be a bit costlier than I might like, however for those who’re trying to shield your ROG Ally X whenever you’re on the go, the Killswitch case is by far the most suitable 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 snug to carry

Whereas I like the facility and flexibility the ROG Ally X gives, I discover it the least snug of the hand held recreation consoles I’ve used, particularly the Steam Deck. Its arms do not have a lot grip to them or lengthen very removed from the console. With the Killswitch, that is not a problem due to 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 high of the fan vent is a kickstand that I discover myself utilizing loads 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 lined 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 bundle, I opted for the elective Journey Cowl, which snaps over to the display screen, alongside a glass display screen protector. I feel each of those choices are value it, particularly the display screen 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 in 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 instances like this that provide 360-degree safety with minimal further bulk. There’s one thing to be mentioned concerning the peace-of-mind that comes from tossing the ROG Ally X in a bag and understanding it’s going to be completely positive. My solely difficulty with the case is that it is a bit of a mud and particles magnet. Specifically, the gasket that runs throughout the highest and backside of the console collects numerous particles in a brief interval. Fortunately, in each instances, it is easy 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 Recreation Move, Epic Video games Retailer, and extra

Enjoying Time

3-4 hours

Model

Asus

Weight

1.49lbs (678g)

Chipset

AMD Ryzen Z1 Excessive Processor

Increase

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Setup is simpler than anticipated so long as you are taking your time

Be sure to make use of these pull tabs

A part of what makes dbrand’s Killswitch case so nice is how tight its match is. Nevertheless, this additionally makes it somewhat tough to get it on the hand held. Be sure to comply with the directions on this video from dbrand to keep away from any potential missteps. My key ideas are to make use of the pull tabs and guarantee elevate the case over the entrance pores and skin so it does not get bunched up on the high. On that notice, making use of the entrance safety pores and skin is an easy course of due to its exact cutouts.

Simply be sure that to clean each 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 screen protector — so long as the display screen is clear and you are taking your time, it is a fairly simple course of (additionally put it on the Ally X earlier than doing the rest with the Killswitch package).

So far as all-encompassing instances go, dbrand’s Killswitch case is one of the best I have been in a position to match. The match and general build-quality of the case simply cannot be beat for those who’re on the lookout for a stable method to shield your ROG Ally X. It is likely to be a bit dear, however on this case, you undoubtedly get what you pay for.

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