Stream Deck rival gets £104 price cut in Prime Day deal as shopper says its 'no competition'

Daily Record

09-07-2025

'I'm really impressed by the device. Really fun and easy to use, nice ergonomics.'
While Amazon's Prime Day event is a great time for the majority of people to snap up a bargain, gamers are particularly happy as they have the chance to save hundreds of pounds on a new gaming device or console.
Many people have recently been raving about the Steam Deck, which is a portable device that allows gamers to play the games from their Steam library while on the go. However, these devices come with hefty price tags that can put shoppers off.
However, a rival console has been given a huge discount on Amazon as part of their Prime Day event. Normally retailing for £504, the ASUS ROG Ally Handheld Gaming Console has been dropped down to £399.99 in a limited time deal.
The ROG Ally is said to be Asus' Windows 11 gaming powerhouse, which also allows gamers to play their favourite games while travelling or on the go, reports the Express. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z1 chip, this device is able to boost frame rates without compromising its excellent image quality.
In terms of battery life, the device comes with an 80Wh battery built-in supply for longer gaming sessions and comes with FreeSync Premium installed. Additionally, the handheld console has a 120Hz refresh rate screen and has access to the Xbox Game Pass to easily download and stream games.
In comparison to the Stream Deck, the ROG Ally is said to have a better resolution, storage and screen than its rival, while also weighing less. For overall performance, the Steam Deck's rival delivers the better performance.
However, as the ROG Ally features a lot more power than its rival, its battery life is a bit on the weaker side. This is dependent however on the game users decide to play. Some shoppers did note only getting an hour of playtime before having to plug the console in for a charge.
For those wanting a Steam Deck, the best deal we could find on Amazon was the Valve Steam Deck 512GB Handheld Console for £479. With access to your full Steam Library, this console was designed for comfortable playtime as the rear of the device is equipped for a wide range of hand sizes.
Alternatively, for those wanting the latest Nintendo device to hit the market, Argos is selling the Nintendo Switch 2 Console for £395.99. With a larger 1080p screen, shoppers have the option of playing with a handheld portable device or connecting it to the TV to play in 4K resolution.
Back to the ROG Ally, it currently boasts a 4.3 star rating from Amazon shoppers. One customer even said when choosing between the Steam Deck and its rival device, it was 'no competition'.
One five-star reviewer said: "Wow!!!! To say I'm seriously impressed with this bit of kit is an understatement. After months of reading reviews and comparing the ROG Ally with the Steam Deck, the lure of the improved performance and convenience of Windows/GamePass just made it no competition.
"The convenience of having a mobile Windows install for OneDrive/OneNote etc and all the other apps I already own was also a pretty big deciding factor. I'm not adverse to linux, and use it daily, but just have so much invested in windows software that it was something else the Ally had over the steam deck."
Tech deal of the week
It's that time of year where we are looking for ways to keep cool amidst the balmy, summer days.
One item shoppers are raving over is this DDKJ Neck Fan that can be used to keep cool when commuting, at work or in the home. Even better, it costs just £26.98 on Amazon.
With certain parts of the UK set to reach sweltering 35C, it's handy that this neck fan comes with a rose gold cooling plate around the neck curve that is said to "feel like an ice cube", dropping temperatures to just 15C in as little as one second.
Boasting an ergonomic, wearable design, it features two bladeless fans that are safe to wear, with five different speed settings that provide a cooling effect on the head, neck and sides.
It's also quite smart thanks to a LED digital display that makes the operation easy and convenient, while the built-in 5500mAh large capacity rechargeable battery features a fast charging chip that ensures a full charge within just 2.5-3hrs.
Numerous shoppers who have bagged the neck fan say it is a "godsend" and a "lifesaver" for the heatwave, with one writing: "This is easy to wear when sitting or walking generally. Works fast and never needed it on anything but the lowest setting! At my time of life it is a lifesaver, especially through the heatwave we experienced."
Keep cool amidst the rising temperatures with the DDKJ Neck Fan with Cooling Plate on Amazon for £26.98
With another happy shopper adding: "I'm really impressed by the device. Really fun and easy to use, nice ergonomics. Full windows experience. Picture and sound quality is fantastic. Great for PC game pass."
However, one shopper wished the device came with a case, writing: "The first downside is you have to get a case for it, unlike the Steam Deck which already comes with one. It's not a major issue but I do feel that it should come with one given its major competitor does and sometimes the little things matter."
With another noting about the battery life: "The only downside is the battery life, obviously the higher spec the game the quicker it drains so if you're traveling with this take a battery with you to top it up."
Despite this, a top reviewer also commented: "I managed to get this on sale for £400 and it's an absolute bargain, screen is very good quality and big enough for pretty much any game and fairly light compared to a lot of other handhelds.
"I've played a number of AAA games on this and with a few setting adjustments on generally medium settings I'm easily getting 30-60 FPS. The speakers are very good and the graphics performance is actually better than I'd hoped for."
To buy the ASUS ROG Ally Handheld Gaming Console, click HERE.
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