Best Buy slashes $200 off the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme, bringing the price down to just $449.99! This is the lowest price I've seen for a new unit, beating even Black Friday deals. The offer includes a free ROG Ally travel case, a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and two months of Crunchyroll Mega Fan.
Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Gaming Handheld: $449.99
Asus ROG Ally AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Gaming Handheld
$649.99 (now $449.99 at Best Buy – 31% off)
The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is a powerful Windows 11 gaming handheld. 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 the Linux-based Steam Deck, the ROG Ally runs Windows 11, offering compatibility with virtually every major game launcher (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 praised the ROG Ally as a fantastic portable Xbox Game Pass machine. While acknowledging shortcomings like battery life and the lack of Steam Deck-style touchpads, he highlighted the Ally's enjoyable gameplay experience and stunning 1080p display.
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Note that the handheld gaming market is heating up. The Lenovo Legion Go S, a more compact device, is available for pre-order, launching in January 2025 (Z2 Go, 32GB RAM, $729) and a more affordable version in May 2025 (Z2 Go, 16GB RAM, $599, Windows 11 or SteamOS). The Asus ROG Ally X, released in 2024, offers superior performance but at a significantly higher price.
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