ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Gaming PC Now $449.99, Save $200

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 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, a 512GB SSD, a sharp 7" 1080p display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Unlike the Linux-based Steam Deck, the ROG Ally's Windows 11 compatibility unlocks access to virtually any game launcher – Steam, Battle.net, Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store, GOG, Ubisoft Connect, and more. This broad compatibility is a major draw for gamers who enjoy titles beyond Steam's ecosystem.

In our review, the ROG Ally was praised as a fantastic portable Xbox Game Pass machine. While battery life and the lack of Steam Deck-style touchpads are minor drawbacks, the vibrant 1080p screen and powerful specs make it a compelling handheld.

Note: The handheld gaming PC market is heating up. The Lenovo Legion Go S (with a Z2 Go chip and 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). The Asus ROG Ally X, released in 2024, offers superior performance but at a significantly higher price.

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