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I recently posted about finding time to game as a parent and the community has provided a bunch of good suggestions. Thank you! After reading all comments, I think it really boils down to accessibility of gaming for the occasional moments of free time that I do have in my busy schedule. The ability to pick something up easily, make some progress, pause it, and resume quickly at the next available window appears the best way to go. Many have suggested a Steam Deck or Switch (I own the latter) but I wanted to get some opinions on gaming laptops. My preference is to play on PC (I subscribe to Game Pass) so that's why I brought up this topic. I believe a gaming laptop provides some form of mobility and plays most things but doesn't have the instant resume that makes handhelds great. I feel both the Steam Deck and Switch would be limiting in what I can play. Has anyone tried the ROG Ally? What are your thoughts?

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[โ€“] fox@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

With the Steam Deck you can just hit the power button and it'll suspend immediately. Press the power button again and it'll resume your game immediately. I don't believe the Ally or any Windows devices has that instantaneously feature. Its been so awesome for quick game play sessions throughout the day around the house. Or when I've traveled.

[โ€“] nlm@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

That's such an awesome feature! I hate that it's so common for games not to let you save and quit whenever you want and only make you chase checkpoints.

I just want to be able to hop in and out for quick sessions whenever..