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

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
, expensive Analogue Pocket, or on this case, the

ROG Ally X
. It in all probability stems from actually scratching my Sport Boy Colour’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 practically every thing may not at all times be the healthiest, even my most moveable units stay in high form.

Once I acquired my arms on the ROG Ally X a couple of months in the past, I shortly 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 expensive Killswitch case as a result of it presents the entire bundle.Analogue Pocket

It is perhaps a bit costlier than I might like, however if you happen to’re trying to shield your ROG Ally X if 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 truly makes the ROG Ally X extra comfy to carry

Whereas I like the facility and flexibility the ROG Ally X presents, 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 all the 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 quite a bit 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 lined by an easy-to-apply pores and skin (extra on this later). My favourite pores and skin dbrand presents 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 permits you to make your individual Killswitch bundle, I opted for the optionally available Journey Cowl, which snaps over to the display, alongside a glass display protector. I believe 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 to 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 instances like this that supply 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’s going to be completely positive. My solely subject 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 a whole lot of particles in a brief interval. Fortunately, in each instances, it is simple to scrub 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 Cross, 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

Increase

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

Be certain 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. Be sure you observe 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 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 are taking your time, it is a fairly straightforward course of (additionally put it on the Ally X earlier than doing anything with the Killswitch equipment).

So far as all-encompassing instances go, dbrand’s Killswitch case is the perfect I have been capable of match. The match and total build-quality of the case simply cannot be beat if you happen to’re in search of a stable strategy to shield your ROG Ally X. It is perhaps a bit expensive, however on this case, you positively get what you pay for.

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