Hey #Linux gamers here is your chance to tell ASUS we want a Linux-based ROG Ally gaming handheld 🐧
(the survey closes today)
@gamingonlinux @nuclearmonster @boilingsteam @steamdeck
https://futurenet.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey?tt=I0YSL23nbtgi7B5TNkPYGQ%3D%3D&custom1=PCG
Unless it has touch pads, at least four back buttons, and runs SteamOS, I do not want any such thing.
We don’t, I already have a steam deck. Touchpads.
Rising tide lifts all boats, my dude. More people using Linux means Linux gets better.
I’m good with the steam deck
To everybody dismissing this because they already have a steam deck: do you not think more SteamOS devices is a good thing for Linux/Proton gaming? This benefits Steam Deck owners too.
I have a deck and would 100% buy a Deck 2 assuming the price isn’t crazy, but I absolutely want more SteamOS offerings from other companies too.
Sure, as long as it’s not made by ASUS. I used to always buy ASUS. My last gaming rig had an ASUS motherboard and GPU. Nowadays, I’m not interested in ever buying anything from them again after hearing about their RMA controversy. I need to know that if I get a component that’s DoA or fails under warranty, that the company that makes it has my back.
Nobody’s forcing you to buy one.
It would still be beneficial to have more people gaming on Linux/SteamOS.
Lacklustre hardware, poor Linux support, and anti-consumer business practices.
These are the things that Asus are all about and it’s why I dismiss their product.
Good thing would be people realizing most good modern distros are the steam os they want
Unless it has support for Steam Game Mode and Steam Input, then it’s not the SteamOS I want.
Good news steam has both of those things even on pc
After their shit about the Phone unlock tool I would rather not buy Asus in the first place…
I don’t really see what it would do that SD doesn’t.
I love my Steam Deck, but I can barely play most games on low settings and I get like 40-50 FPS with a 90Hz screen.
We need more powerful hardware. I’d prefer that it comes from Valve, but I’ll take what I can get, as long as it’s optimized for SteamOS/Linux.
I pointed out that the OS, trackpads and ergonomics are my main focus. Honestly, more Linux devices would be a win! Even if it ships with Windows but there’s an easy, official way to get Linux on the thing that’d be great.
I would rather not waste money on a Windows license I am not going to use.
(Not that I would buy an Ally, I already have a SteamDeck.)
Agreed 100%, I’m happy with my 4th quarter 64gb Deck (after the ssd upgrade XD ), however choice and diversity is good. If Windows is considered a selling point, and a Linux version would have to be a separate SKU, reducing availability? Giving the option to buy the single Windows SKU, and maybe downloading an official tool that installs Linux with all the necessary drivers would be better than having to justify a separate, likely less popular SKU. Plus while neither of us is interested in the Ally, other people will have different tastes. Let companies make all shapes and performance/price options for everyone :D
