Best handheld gaming consoles to buy in India: Asus ROG Ally, Nintendo Switch and others
Today's smartphones easily double up as highly capable handheld gaming devices. The graphics quality in certain games are nearly as good as dedicated game consoles, and some even boast of advanced lighting effects like ray tracing. But phones are usually limited to titles made for that platform, and do not include console or PC games. There are some exceptions like Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, which has been ported to Android and iOS, but only years after its original release.
If you're not in a hurry, it might be worth waiting for the 2024 model called the ROG Ally X. Showcased at Computex 2024, this refreshed model doubles the battery capacity, has 24GB RAM, reworked grips, 8-way D-pad, louder speakers, faster charging, better cooling, and a second USB-C (USB 4.0) port. Asus hasn't launched it in India yet, but you can bet it will be pricier than the 2023 model.
Price: Starts at Rs. 89,990
Specs: OS: Windows 11; CPU: AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme; RAM: 16GB LPDDR5X; Storage: 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD; Display: 8.8-inch IPS LCD, QHD+, 144Hz, 500 nits brightness; Battery: 49.2WHr; Weight: 854g
The Lenovo Legion Go is the latest handheld console to hit the Indian gaming scene. Priced quite a bit more than the ROG Ally, at Rs. 89,990, this steep premium gets you unique features for a Windows handheld like detachable controllers, and a larger, higher resolution screen. Think of it as a cross between a Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch. It only comes in one configuration which includes the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme SoC, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage.
Lenovo's Legion Space program organises all your games from various platforms, in one place. The controls on the left and right side of the display can be detached from the main console, thereby giving you more freedom to play, based on the genre of the game. The controller includes an FPS mode, which when docked with the optional base gives you a sense of using a keyboard and mouse.
Price: Around Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 80,000
Specs: OS: SteamOS 3; CPU:
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