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 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 (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 features a sharp 1080p resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
Unlike the Linux-based Steam Deck, the ROG Ally runs on Windows 11, offering compatibility with virtually any Windows 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 not readily available or easily installed on the Steam Deck.
In our review, Robert Anderson praised the ROG Ally as "the portable Xbox Game Pass machine many fans have been wanting." While acknowledging some drawbacks (user experience, battery life, lack of Steam Deck-style touchpads), he highlighted the Ally's fun factor and its stunning 1080p screen, perfect for on-the-go gaming.
With increased competition in the handheld gaming market (CES 2025 saw the announcement of the Lenovo Legion Go S, pre-orders available now), this deal on the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is particularly compelling. The Lenovo Legion Go S (Z2 Go, 32GB RAM) launches in January 2025 at $729, with a more affordable 16GB RAM version (Z2 Go, Windows 11 or SteamOS) arriving in May 2025 for $599. The Asus ROG Ally X, released in 2024, offers improvements but at a significantly higher price.
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