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 brand new unit, beating even Black Friday deals. This incredible offer also includes a free ROG Ally travel case, a one-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, and two months of Crunchyroll Mega Fan access.
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" screen offers a sharp 1080p resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
Unlike its Linux-based Steam Deck competitor, the ROG Ally utilizes 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 praised the ROG Ally as "the portable Xbox Game Pass machine many fans have wanted." 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 screen, perfect for on-the-go gaming.
The competitive handheld gaming PC market is heating up. CES 2025 showcased the Lenovo Legion Go S, available for preorder now, with a Windows 11 version launching in January 2025 for $729 (Z2 Go chip, 32GB RAM). A more affordable $599 version (16GB RAM, choice of Windows 11 or SteamOS) arrives in May 2025. The Asus ROG Ally X, released in 2024, also offers superior performance but at a significantly higher price.
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