ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Gaming: $200 Discount, Now $449.99

Best Buy slashes $200 off the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme, bringing its price down to just $449.99 – the lowest price I've seen for a new unit, 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 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, a 512GB SSD, a vibrant 7" 1080p 120Hz display.

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 a compelling option for gamers who enjoy titles beyond Steam's ecosystem.

In our review, the ROG Ally was praised as a fantastic portable Xbox Game Pass machine. While some drawbacks exist (user experience, battery life, lack of Steam Deck-style touchpads), its 1080p screen, powerful specs, and now significantly reduced price make it a strong contender in the handheld gaming market.

Upcoming Competition: Note that the handheld gaming PC market is heating up. The Lenovo Legion Go S (Z2 Go chip, 32GB RAM) launches in January 2025 at $729, with a more affordable 16GB RAM version arriving in May 2025 for $599 (Windows 11 or SteamOS). The Asus ROG Ally X, released in 2024, also offers superior performance but at a higher price point.

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