ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Gaming PC Hits Unprecedented Price Low

Best Buy slashes $200 off the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme, bringing the price down to just $449.99 – the lowest price seen yet, even beating Black Friday deals! This incredible offer includes a free ROG Ally travel case, a one-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, and a two-month Crunchyroll Mega Fan subscription.

Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Gaming Handheld: $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 gaming handheld PC. This high-end model boasts an AMD Zen 4 based Z1 Extreme CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Its 7" screen offers a sharp 1080p resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.

Unlike the Linux-based Steam Deck, the ROG Ally utilizes 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 praised the ROG Ally as "the portable Xbox Game Pass machine many fans have wanted." While acknowledging shortcomings like battery life and the lack of Steam Deck-style touchpads, he highlighted the device's fun factor and impressive 1080p screen, making it a strong contender against the Steam Deck.

The handheld gaming PC market is heating up. While newer competitors like the Lenovo Legion Go S exist (at a higher price point), the ROG Ally remains a compelling option. A more budget-friendly Lenovo Legion Go S variant is launching in May 2025, but the current deal on the ROG Ally is hard to beat. The Asus ROG Ally X, released late 2024, offers improvements but at a significantly higher cost.

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