Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme: $150 Off Windows Gaming Handheld

For a limited time, Best Buy has slashed $150 off the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme handheld gaming PC, bringing the price down to just $499.99 (originally $650) this week. As an added bonus, you'll receive a complimentary one-month trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The ROG Ally remains one of the top Windows-based gaming handhelds on the market, only potentially outperformed by newer models that command at least $300 more.

Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Gaming Handheld for $499.99

Asus ROG Ally AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Gaming Handheld

Includes 1 month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
$649.99 save 23%
$499.99 at Best Buy

The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is a premium Windows 11 gaming handheld. As the higher-end model in Asus' lineup, it packs an AMD Zen 4-based Z1 Extreme CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Its 7-inch display offers crisp 1080p resolution with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Unlike the Linux-based Steam Deck, the ROG Ally runs Windows 11, providing greater flexibility for installing games from multiple platforms beyond Steam.

In our review of the Asus ROG Ally, Robert Anderson noted: "This handheld perfectly answers the call for a portable Xbox Game Pass machine. While it has some drawbacks like a complicated interface, limited battery life, and missing Steam Deck-style touchpads, it's undeniably fun to use. With its vibrant 1080p display that performs brilliantly in any lighting, powerful specs, and competitive pricing, it might finally be the Steam Deck rival we've been waiting for."

Superior alternatives come at a steep premium

While newer gaming handhelds have surpassed the ROG Ally in performance, they come with significantly higher price tags. Asus' own ROG Ally X features the same Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor but upgrades to a larger battery, more RAM, increased storage, and an extra USB-C port. However, at $800 ($300 more than this deal), the improvements may not justify the cost for most buyers.

The Lenovo Legion Go S Steam Edition represents another strong alternative with its Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, doubled RAM and storage, plus a larger 9-inch screen. As the first third-party Steam-based handheld, it outperforms the original Steam Deck. Unfortunately, its $830 price point means paying $330 extra over this ROG Ally deal.

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