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 fantastic deal, you'll 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 stands out as one of the best gaming handhelds on the market, particularly for those who prefer not to be locked into 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. This model represents the higher end of the two Asus ROG Ally options, featuring an AMD Zen 4-based Z1 Extreme CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It sports a 7" screen with a crisp 1080p resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.

Unlike its main competitor, the Steam Deck, which operates on a Linux-based Steam OS, the ROG Ally runs on Windows 11. This compatibility with virtually any Windows-based game launcher, including Steam, Battle.net, Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, and more, makes it highly appealing to gamers who enjoy playing titles not easily accessible or installable on the Steam Deck.

In our Asus ROG Ally review, Robert Anderson noted, "The Asus ROG Ally truly feels like the portable Xbox Game Pass machine that many fans have been clamoring for. While it has a frustrating user experience, poor battery life, and lacks Steam Deck-style touchpads, it’s undeniable how much fun this handheld is to use when it really gets going. With its beautiful 1080p screen, which is marvelously bright and perfect for playing on the go in any condition, along with its powerful specs and competitive price, it might just be the Steam Deck competitor we’ve been waiting for."

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

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