Best Buy slashes $200 off the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme, bringing its price down to just $449.99! This is the lowest price I've seen for a brand new unit, beating even Black Friday deals. This incredible offer includes a free ROG Ally travel case, a one-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, and a two-month Crunchyroll Mega Fan subscription.
Asus ROG Ally AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Gaming Handheld
$649.99 (Save 31%) $449.99 at Best Buy
The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is a Windows 11 gaming handheld PC. This high-end model boasts an AMD Zen 4 based Z1 Extreme CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Its 7" 1080p display features a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
Unlike its Linux-based Steam Deck competitor, the ROG Ally runs on Windows 11, offering compatibility with virtually all major game launchers: Steam, Battle.net, Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, and more. This broad compatibility makes it ideal for gamers who enjoy titles beyond Steam's ecosystem.
In our review, Robert Anderson described the Asus ROG Ally as "the portable Xbox Game Pass machine many fans have been waiting for." While acknowledging some drawbacks like user experience quirks, battery life, and the lack of Steam Deck-style touchpads, he highlighted the Ally's exceptional fun factor and stunning 1080p display, perfect for on-the-go gaming.
The handheld gaming PC market is heating up, with new competitors emerging. The Lenovo Legion Go S, a more compact device, is available for pre-order, launching in January 2025 with a Z2 Go chip and 32GB of RAM for $729. A more affordable 16GB RAM version (with Windows 11 or SteamOS options) will follow in May 2025 for $599. The Asus ROG Ally X, released in 2024, offers superior performance but at a significantly higher price.
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