On the Asus ROG Ally I don’t see how Windows on a dedicated handheld gaming device is an advantage. A built-for-purpose OS like SteamOS or any other Linux distro that’s specifically built for the device is a much better idea.
I can't wait to see this handheld running #linux :) #AsusROGAlly #handheld #gamingonlinux #gaming
PS: This thing is pretty though! I like the looks a lot and I hope we get many many more PCs in this form factor.
@gpowerf it is, but it is essentially not about what is better. This is Microsoft throwing everything to keep their firm grip on PC gaming. Some people will install SteamOS there and that is cool, but majority of Windows users still won't see reason to switch - and it is a goal of this device.
I predict it will crash and burn marketing wise. But it will have done it's job.
@peteriskrisjanis I want handheld PCs to succeed as I love the form factor. I don't want the Steam Deck to be the sole tiny gaming PC.
But yeah, I struggle to see how easy it is for something like this to succeed if it hasn't got Valve's money behind it. Valve's subsidised model is hard to fight against unless you are perhaps GOG... or Microsoft itself.
