Zotac, the Hong Kong-based gaming hardware brand, unveiled the portable gaming console Zotac Gaming Zone (or simply The Zone) at Gamescom 2024 in Germany, showcasing impressive specifications.
Featuring a 7″ Super AMOLED display with Full HD resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 800 nits brightness, the device boasts an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U processor based on Zen 4 architecture, Radeon 780M GPU, 16GB LPDDR5X-7500 RAM, and a 512GB M.2 2280 SSD with microSD support. Equipped with USB-C 2 ports, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, webcam, microphone, fingerprint reader on the power button, kickstand for external monitor use, and RGB light strip on the back.
It houses a 48.5Wh battery, weighs 692 grams, and runs Windows 11 Home with the custom One Launcher UI.
The standout features of Zotac the Zone include an analog stick and Hall Effect trigger buttons (located at LR on the top) for precise joystick control. Adjustable trigger sensitivity levels, a Dial rotational strip around the analog stick for quick settings adjustments, dual-trackpads for cursor control or PC gaming, 2 rear macro buttons, a D-pad with tactile feedback for precise gaming, and ergonomic design for comfortable long-term usage.
Priced starting at $799, Zotac competes with the ASUS ROG Ally X handheld console, offering a superior display and control system compared to Ally X’s better RAM, storage, and battery.
TLDR: Zotac introduces The Zone gaming console with top-notch specs and gamer-focused control features, priced competitively against ASUS ROG Ally X.
Leave a Comment