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

I’ve all the time been obsessive about protecting my gadgets in as pristine situation as potential, 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 Shade’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 part may not all the time be the healthiest, even my most transportable gadgets stay in prime form.

After I bought my palms on the ROG Ally X a couple of months in the past, I rapidly 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 finally landed on dbrand’s type of dear Killswitch case as a result of it presents the entire bundle.

It could be a bit dearer than I might like, however in case you’re seeking to shield your ROG Ally X once 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 presents, I discover it the least snug of the hand-held sport consoles I’ve used, particularly the Steam Deck. Its arms haven’t got a lot grip to them or prolong 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 complete 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 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 could 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 presents is the matte black choice, however the X-Ray (Darkish), which exhibits off an actual scan of the Ally X’s internals, is fairly neat, too.

Since dbrand helps you to make your individual Killswitch bundle, I opted for the optionally available Journey Cowl, which snaps over to the display screen, alongside a glass display screen protector. I believe 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 on your ROG Ally X. Simply snap it on, throw it in a bag, and also you’re good to go.

This is without doubt one of the key advantages of circumstances like this that provide 360-degree safety with minimal extra bulk. There’s one thing to be stated concerning the peace-of-mind that comes from tossing the ROG Ally X in a bag and figuring out it will be completely tremendous. My solely problem with the case is that it’s kind of of a mud and particles magnet. Particularly, the gasket that runs throughout the highest and backside of the console collects plenty of particles in a brief interval. Fortunately, it is easy to scrub off with a barely damp material. Particularly, the gasket that runs throughout the highest and backside of the console collects plenty of particles in a brief interval.

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

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 simpler than anticipated so long as you are taking your time

Ensure 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 just a little troublesome to get it on the hand-held. Be sure 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 carry the case over the entrance pores and skin so it does not get bunched up on the prime. On that notice, making use of the entrance protectiok pores and skin is a straightforward course of due to its exact cutouts.

Simply be certain that 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 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 circumstances go, dbrand’s Killswitch case is the perfect I have been in a position to match. The match and total build-quality of the case simply cannot be beat in case you’re searching for a stable option to shield your ROG Ally X.

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