Asus' ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Portable Console Stuns: $200 Off, Now $449.99

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 (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 Steam Deck's Linux-based OS, the ROG Ally runs on Windows 11, offering compatibility with virtually all major game launchers (Steam, Battle.net, Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, and more). This broad compatibility makes it particularly appealing to 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 aspects like battery life and the lack of Steam Deck-style touchpads were noted as drawbacks, its powerful specs, stunning 1080p display, and this significantly reduced price make it a compelling Steam Deck alternative.

Upcoming Competition:

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

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