Best Buy slashes $200 off the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme, bringing the price down to just $449.99! This is the lowest price I've seen for a brand new unit, beating even Black Friday deals. The 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 (now $449.99 at Best Buy – 31% off)

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 sharp 7" 1080p 120Hz display.

Unlike the Linux-based Steam Deck, the ROG Ally runs Windows 11, offering compatibility with virtually all major game launchers (Steam, Battle.net, Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, etc.). This broad compatibility makes it appealing to gamers who enjoy titles beyond Steam's ecosystem.

In our review, Robert Anderson praised the ROG Ally as a fantastic portable Xbox Game Pass machine, noting its bright, high-resolution screen ideal for on-the-go gaming. While battery life and the lack of Steam Deck-style touchpads are drawbacks, the overall gaming experience is undeniably enjoyable.

Note: The handheld gaming PC 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). The Asus ROG Ally X, released in 2024, offers superior performance but at a significantly higher price.

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