Save $200 Off the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Handheld Gaming PC, Now Only $449.99

Best Buy slashes $200 off the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme, bringing the price down to just $449.99 – the lowest price ever 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 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 display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

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 broad compatibility makes it particularly appealing to gamers who enjoy titles beyond Steam's ecosystem.

In IGN's review, the ROG Ally was praised as a portable Xbox Game Pass powerhouse. While some drawbacks exist (user experience, battery life, lack of Steam Deck-style touchpads), its enjoyable gameplay, stunning 1080p screen, powerful specs, and competitive price make it a strong contender against the Steam Deck.

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Note that the handheld gaming PC market is rapidly evolving. The Lenovo Legion Go S, a more compact device, is available for pre-order, launching in January 2025 (Z2 Go, 32GB RAM, $729) and a more affordable version in May 2025 (Z2 Go, 16GB RAM, $599 with Windows 11 or SteamOS options). The Asus ROG Ally X, released in 2024, offers superior performance but at a significantly higher price point ($300 more).

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