ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Gaming PC Drops $200, Priced at $449.99

Best Buy slashes $200 off the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme, bringing the price down to just $449.99 – the lowest price ever seen for a new unit, even beating Black Friday deals! This incredible offer also 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 $200!) $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 vibrant 7" 1080p display with a 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 ideal for gamers who enjoy titles beyond Steam's ecosystem.

In IGN's 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.

The Competitive Landscape:

Note that the handheld gaming market is rapidly evolving. 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 options available). The Asus ROG Ally X, released in 2024, offers superior performance but at a considerably higher price point.

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