Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Drops to $449.99, $200 Off

Asus ROG Ally AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Gaming Handheld

WAS $649.99 | NOW $449.99 (31% OFF) at Best Buy

This week brings an exceptional deal on the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme gaming handheld at Best Buy - currently just $449.99, marking its lowest price ever including Black Friday sales. The complete package includes:

• Official ROG Ally travel case (free)
• 1 month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
• 2 months Crunchyroll Mega Fan subscription

The Windows 11-based ROG Ally stands as one of today's premier handheld gaming solutions, particularly appealing for gamers who want freedom from Steam's ecosystem.

Premium Portable Gaming Specifications

The Z1 Extreme variant (the higher-end model) features:

• AMD Zen 4-based Z1 Extreme processor
• 16GB RAM
• 512GB SSD storage
• 7" 1080p display with 120Hz refresh rate

Unlike its Steam Deck competitor running SteamOS, the ROG Ally's Windows 11 compatibility allows access to virtually all PC gaming platforms - Steam, Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store, Battle.net, GOG, and Ubisoft Connect.

Expert Review Insights

In IGN's review, Robert Anderson noted:

"The Asus ROG Ally delivers as the portable Xbox Game Pass machine fans have wanted. While battery life and interface navigation could improve, its brilliant 1080p screen and powerful specs make it tremendously fun for mobile gaming at this competitive price."

2025 Handheld Market Developments

The handheld gaming PC market continues evolving:

• Lenovo Legion Go S (compact redesign) launches January 2025 ($729) and May 2025 ($599 version)
• Asus' own ROG Ally X released in 2024 at a $300 premium

This makes the current ROG Ally Z1 Extreme deal particularly compelling for value-conscious gamers.

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