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! This is the lowest price I've seen for a 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 at Best Buy

Asus ROG Ally AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Gaming Handheld

Original Price: $649.99 Sale Price: $449.99 (31% off)

The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is a Windows 11 gaming handheld PC. This high-end model features an AMD Zen 4 based Z1 Extreme CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It boasts a vibrant 7" 1080p display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.

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, and more. This broad compatibility makes it appealing to gamers who enjoy titles beyond Steam's ecosystem.

In our review, Robert Anderson described the Asus ROG Ally as "the portable Xbox Game Pass machine many have desired." While acknowledging shortcomings like battery life and the lack of Steam Deck-style touchpads, he highlighted the device's fun factor and its stunning 1080p screen, ideal for on-the-go gaming.

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

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