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ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Handheld Gaming PC: Save $200

Author : Sarah Feb 23,2025

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 AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Gaming Handheld

$649.99 now $449.99 (Save 31%) 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 utilizes Windows 11, offering compatibility with virtually every major game launcher (Steam, Battle.net, Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, and more). This broad compatibility is a significant advantage for gamers who enjoy titles not readily available or easily installable on the Steam Deck.

In our review, the ROG Ally was praised as a fantastic portable Xbox Game Pass machine. While some drawbacks exist (user experience, battery life, lack of Steam Deck-style touchpads), its 1080p screen, powerful specs, and now significantly reduced price make it a compelling Steam Deck alternative.

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Note that the handheld gaming PC market is rapidly evolving. The Lenovo Legion Go S (Z2 Go chip, 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). The Asus ROG Ally X, released in 2024, offers superior performance but at a $300 premium.

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