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Best Buy slashes $200 off the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme, bringing the price down to just $449.99 – a new low, even beating Black Friday deals! This incredible 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 Windows 11 gaming handheld PC. This premium model boasts an AMD Zen 4 based Z1 Extreme CPU, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Enjoy its vibrant 7" 1080p display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
Unlike the Linux-based Steam Deck, the ROG Ally's Windows 11 compatibility opens it up to a wider range of game launchers, including Steam, Battle.net, Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, and more. This makes it ideal for gamers who enjoy titles beyond Steam's ecosystem.
As Robert Anderson noted in IGN's review, "the Asus ROG Ally truly feels like the portable Xbox Game Pass machine many have desired. While hampered by some user experience quirks, battery life, and the lack of Steam Deck-style touchpads, its fun factor is undeniable. The bright, beautiful 1080p screen is perfect for on-the-go gaming, and its powerful specs, combined with this exceptional price, make it a compelling Steam Deck alternative."
Upcoming Competition:
Note that the handheld gaming market is heating up. The Lenovo Legion Go S, a more compact device, is available for pre-order, with a Windows 11 version launching in January 2025 at $729 (Z2 Go chip, 32GB RAM). A more affordable $599 version (16GB RAM, choice of Windows 11 or SteamOS) arrives in May 2025. Also consider the Asus ROG Ally X, released in 2024, offering superior performance but at a $300 premium.
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