Starting this week, Best Buy is slashing $200 off the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme gaming handheld, bringing the price down to just $449.99. This is the lowest price I've seen for a brand new unit, even beating Black Friday deals. Not only that, but you'll also 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 restricted 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 Windows 11-based gaming handheld PC. As the higher-end model of the two Asus ROG Ally variants, it features an AMD Zen 4-based Z1 Extreme CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It sports a 7-inch screen with a crisp 1080p resolution and a 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 nearly all Windows-based game launchers, such as Steam, Battle.net, Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, and more, makes it a compelling choice for gamers looking to play titles not easily accessible on the Steam Deck.

In our 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 clamoring for. While it faces challenges with user experience, battery life, and the absence of Steam Deck-style touchpads, its undeniable fun factor shines through when it gets going. With a stunning 1080p screen that's brilliantly bright and ideal for on-the-go gaming in any condition, combined with its powerful specifications and competitive pricing, it might just be the Steam Deck competitor we've been waiting for."

Keep in mind, CES 2025 has recently concluded, signaling increased competition in the handheld gaming PC market. The more compact and updated Lenovo Legion Go S has been announced and is now available for pre-order. If you're interested in the Lenovo Legion Go S, the Windows 11 model with a Z2 Go and 32GB of RAM will be available in January 2025, starting at $729. A more budget-friendly version, equipped with the same Z2 Go chip but with 16GB of RAM and your choice of Windows 11 or SteamOS, will launch in May 2025 for $599. Additionally, the Asus ROG Ally X, released in 2024, offers enhanced performance, though it comes with a $300 higher price tag.

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