Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Gaming PC Now $449.99, Save $200

Starting this week, Best Buy is slashing $200 off the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme gaming handheld, bringing the price down to an unbeatable $449.99. This is the lowest price I've seen for a brand new unit, even beating Black Friday deals. Along with the price cut, you'll receive a free official ROG Ally travel case, one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and two months of Crunchyroll Mega Fan subscription. The Asus ROG Ally is one of the premier gaming handhelds on the market, perfect for gamers who prefer not to be limited to Steam's ecosystem.

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 powerful Windows 11-based gaming handheld PC. It represents the top-tier model of the Asus ROG Ally lineup, featuring an AMD Zen 4-based Z1 Extreme CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It boasts a vibrant 7" screen with a crisp 1080p resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.

Unlike its main competitor, the Steam Deck, which operates on a Linux-based Steam OS, the ROG Ally runs on Windows 11. This compatibility with Windows allows it to work seamlessly with numerous game launchers, including Steam, Battle.net, Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, and more. This makes it particularly appealing to gamers who enjoy titles not readily available or harder to set up on the Steam Deck.

In our comprehensive Asus ROG Ally review, Robert Anderson noted, "The Asus ROG Ally truly feels like the portable Xbox Game Pass machine that many fans have been eagerly awaiting. Despite some drawbacks such as a sometimes frustrating user experience, less-than-ideal battery life, and the absence of Steam Deck-style touchpads, it’s undeniably enjoyable to use when it's running smoothly. With its stunning 1080p display, which is bright and perfect for playing on the go under any condition, coupled with its robust specs and competitive pricing, it might just be the Steam Deck competitor we've all been waiting for."

It's worth noting that with CES 2025 behind us, the handheld gaming PC market is set to see increased competition. The more compact and updated Lenovo Legion Go S has been announced and is now available for preorder. The Windows 11 version with a Z2 Go and 32GB of RAM will launch in January 2025, starting at $729. A more budget-friendly option will follow in May 2025, featuring the same Z2 Go chip but with 16GB of RAM and the choice of either Windows 11 or SteamOS, priced at $599. Additionally, the Asus ROG Ally X, released in 2024, offers an enhanced gaming experience, though at a $300 higher price point.

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