Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Gaming PC Now $449.99, Save $200

Starting this week, Best Buy is slashing $200 off the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme gaming handheld, bringing the price down to just $449.99. This is the lowest price we've seen for a brand new unit, even lower than during Black Friday sales. Along with this amazing discount, you'll also receive a free official ROG Ally travel case, one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and two months of Crunchyroll Mega Fan subscription. The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is hailed as one of the premier gaming handhelds on the market, particularly if you're looking to escape the confines of 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 Windows 11-based gaming handheld PC. It's the higher-end model of the two Asus ROG Ally variants, featuring an AMD Zen 4-based Z1 Extreme CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Its 7-inch screen boasts a sharp 1080p resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring a top-notch gaming experience.

Unlike its primary competitor, the Steam Deck, which operates on a Linux-based Steam OS, the ROG Ally runs on the familiar Windows 11. This makes it highly compatible with virtually any Windows-based game launcher, including Steam, Battle.net, Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, and more. This broad compatibility is a major draw for gamers who enjoy titles that are either unavailable or difficult to install on the Steam Deck.

In our Asus ROG Ally review, Robert Anderson stated, "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, the handheld is incredibly fun to use when it hits its stride. With a stunning 1080p screen that's perfectly bright for gaming on the go under any conditions, coupled with powerful specs and a competitive price, it might just be the Steam Deck competitor we've been waiting for."

With CES 2025 now behind us, the handheld gaming PC market is poised for increased competition. The more compact and updated Lenovo Legion Go S has been announced and is available for preorder. The Windows 11 version with a Z2 Go and 32GB of RAM is set to launch in January 2025, starting at $729. A more budget-friendly option will follow in May 2025, featuring the same Z2 Go chip but with 16GB of RAM and your choice of Windows 11 or SteamOS, priced at $599. Additionally, the Asus ROG Ally X, released in 2024, offers an all-around superior gaming experience, though at a $300 higher price point.

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