So, is the only solution for a serious gamer to go with a desktop rig or sink some serious cash ... second and superior ...

an eGPU is off the table. Some eGPUs may have their own proprietary connectors, in which case you'll have to check their respective details to see if your rig has the requisite hookup ...

Now, this is a big one – from the ROG Ally community, we get a fully open-source eGPU adapter for the ROG Ally, built by reverse-engineering the proprietary and overpriced eGPU sold by Asus.

Now, this is a big one – from the ROG Ally community, we get a fully open-source eGPU adapter for the ROG Ally, built by reverse-engineering the proprietary and overpriced eGPU sold by Asus.