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 we've seen for a brand new unit, even beating Black Friday deals. What's more, you'll receive a free official ROG Ally travel case, a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and two months of Crunchyroll Mega Fan subscription with your purchase. The Asus ROG Ally stands out as one of the premier gaming handhelds on the market, especially for those who prefer not to be locked into Steam's ecosystem.
Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Gaming Handheld for $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 powerful Windows 11-based gaming handheld PC. As the more advanced of the two Asus ROG Ally models, it features an AMD Zen 4-based Z1 Extreme CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It sports a 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 nearly all Windows-based game launchers, including Steam, Battle.net, Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, and more, makes it an attractive choice for gamers who enjoy titles that are not available or are harder to install 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 has some drawbacks such as a frustrating user experience, poor battery life, and the absence of Steam Deck-style touchpads, its fun factor is undeniable when it gets going. With its stunning 1080p screen, which is bright enough for gaming on the go in any condition, coupled with its robust specs and competitive price, it might just be the Steam Deck competitor we’ve been waiting for."
With CES 2025 behind us, the handheld gaming PC market is heating up with new 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 chip and 32GB of RAM will launch in January 2025, starting at $729. A more budget-friendly option, featuring the same Z2 Go chip but with 16GB of RAM and the choice of Windows 11 or SteamOS, will be available in May 2025 for $599. Additionally, the Asus ROG Ally X, released in 2024, offers an enhanced gaming experience at a $300 premium.
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