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Best Buy has 512GB ASUS ROG Ally 7" AMD Ryzen Z1 120Hz FHD 1080p Gaming Handheld (RC71L-ALLY.Z1_512) for $399.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

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  • Play your way with the ROG Ally gaming handheld. Access any game that runs on Windows across all game platforms, including Steam, GOG, Xbox Game Pass, cloud gaming services, Android apps and more. Play anywhere, anytime, using handheld mode or by connecting the Ally to a TV and linking multiple controllers to play with friends. The Ally even transforms into a gaming PC by connecting to ROG XG mobile eGPU and dock - supporting mouse, keyboard, monitor, and more of your favorite peripherals. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z1 processor, a smooth 7-inch 1080p 120Hz touchscreen with AMD FreeSync technology, and ROG intelligent cooling, the ROG Ally takes handheld gaming on to a whole different level.

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Model: ASUS ROG Ally 7" 120Hz FHD 1080p Gaming Handheld - AMD Z1 Processor - 512GB - White

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Last Edited by eyeoncomputers February 7, 2024 at 04:53 PM
Specifications:
CPU: AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Processor ("Zen4" architecture with 4nm process, 6-core /12-threads, 22MB total cache, up to 4.90 Ghz boost)
GPU: AMD Radeon™ 740M Graphics (AMD RDNA™ 3, 4 CUs, up to 2.5 GHz, up to 2.8 Teraflops)
RAM: 16GB LPDDR5 on board (6400MT/s dual channel)
Storage: 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD (2230)
Network: Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.2
Battery: 40WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Display:
- 7-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 IPS-level glossy display
- sRGB: 100%
- Adobe: 75.35%
- Gorilla® Glass DXC
- Gorilla® Glass Victus™
- Touch Screen (10-point multi-touch)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Response Time: 7ms
- Brightness: 500nits
- FreeSync Premium
I/O Ports:
- 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
- 1x ROG XG Mobile Interface and USB Type-C combo port (with USB 3.2 Gen2, support DisplayPort™ 1.4)
- 1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC)

Link to Asus Product Page:
https://shop.asus.com/us/rog/90nv...oduct+Page

What is the difference between the Ryzen Z1 vs Ryzen Z1 Extreme?
- Z1 (non-Extreme) is like a Ryzen 5 (12 core) and has integrated Radeon 740M (256 shaders)
- Z1 Extreme is like Ryzen 7 (16 core) and has integrated Radeon 780M (768 shaders)

What are the gaming performance differences?
- the performance for general usage and 2D gaming is not noticeable
- heavy 3D games will be significant since the 780M is up to 3 times faster than the 740M depending on the game being played

Link for comparison for Radeon 780M and 740M:
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Rad...598.0.html

How does this perform against the Steam Deck?
- This falls short (at least 5-25% slower) of matching the Steam Deck in terms of overall gaming performance.
- This chart will help you visualize it: https://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-...m-deck.jpg
- This ROG Ally (Z1 non-Extreme) review does a good job breaking it down: https://www.digitaltrends.com/gam...z1-review/

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I hear the extreme is the only version worth getting.
I picked up the Z1 non extreme version a couple weeks ago and have been surprised at how capable it is. The trick is to load the AMD fluid motion frame drivers from AMD's site. Asus hasnt published their update yet. I went from 18fps to 60+FPS on palworld at 720p.
They should just make this the permanent price. Nobody is paying 600 for this underpowered device!

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I hear the extreme is the only version worth getting.
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02-01-2024 at 08:55 AM.
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Quote from dep411 :
I hear the extreme is the only version worth getting.
Yes, invest in the Extreme for sure.
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02-01-2024 at 09:02 AM.
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They should just make this the permanent price. Nobody is paying 600 for this underpowered device!
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02-01-2024 at 05:43 PM.
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It does make sense to get this one where all you need is a handheld PC for emulation, some web browsing and emailing. Also works well for cloud gaming.
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02-01-2024 at 05:54 PM.
02-01-2024 at 05:54 PM.
Quote from genrex :
It does make sense to get this one where all you need is a handheld PC for emulation, some web browsing and emailing. Also works well for cloud gaming.
If so, $300 is too much.
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02-01-2024 at 07:00 PM.
02-01-2024 at 07:00 PM.
Quote from DelightfulKitten221 :
If so, $300 is too much.

comparing this to a logitech G cloud or even PS portal. Its worth it at the price of $300
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02-01-2024 at 07:30 PM.
02-01-2024 at 07:30 PM.
The Z1 Extreme is nice, but this plays most games too.

Turn on RSR, set the game to 720P, and pretty much most games will run at Mid 30s to low 50s. Radeon Boost can add a few frames too and then RFMF will bring this to a solid 60 FPS.

Oh and if you mostly play at home and have a gaming PC, then you have the opportunity to install some free software use a home cloud gaming setup that's dang near flawless and the game will look better than anything the Extreme version could run natively. Then you get some decent gaming on the go and high end at home.

Also, this thing didn't run as hot as the extreme, and had no real issues with the SD Card.
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02-01-2024 at 07:39 PM.
02-01-2024 at 07:39 PM.
Quote from tornadog :
They should just make this the permanent price. Nobody is paying 600 for this underpowered device!
Z1 is a really powerful CPU. Find a laptop or even computer at this price range that can compete?
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02-01-2024 at 08:46 PM.
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Quote from dep411 :
I hear the extreme is the only version worth getting.
You are not wrong, but if you are someone who is planning on having the unit hooked up to the XG Mobile most of the time, this could be an option to save a few hundred dollars. If you are planning on being mobile most of the time and have it as a stand alone, then you are completely right.
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02-01-2024 at 08:48 PM.
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Got the Z1 extreme open box for 299, I think they miss marked the box, so lucky me, absolutely love it, very fast, beautiful screen, most games are very smooth, windows 11 so I can check email, surf, watch movie and do office, the only problem I have is PS Remote Play doesnt work with controls which really sucks, have to hook up another controller, but why?
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02-01-2024 at 09:35 PM.
02-01-2024 at 09:35 PM.
Quote from dep411 :
I hear the extreme is the only version worth getting.
Vanilla Ice agrees, and rocks the mike like a vandal.
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02-01-2024 at 10:14 PM.
02-01-2024 at 10:14 PM.
Quote from dep411 :
I hear the extreme is the only version worth getting.
Whether this is true or not, this is what most people believe, so resale prospects for these will be (are) poor. And strangely, the Extreme version has better battery life.
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