Note: Although this Pre-Order is at MSRP, we are promoting it on the Frontpage due to positive feedback from the community.
Best Buy has for
Pre-Order: 512GB ASUS ROG Ally 7" AMD Z1 Extreme 120Hz FHD 1080p Gaming Handheld (White, RC71L-ALLY.Z1X_512) for
$699.99.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Members
pupster &
Chunkylemonmilk for sharing this deal.
Note: This product is scheduled to be released on 6/13/2023. Best Buy credit cardholders may be eligible for additional savings when you apply promo code
APR24EMOB25 or
MAY24EMOB25 at checkout.
Key Features/Specs:
- 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.
- AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor on Zen4 architecture (8-cores, 16 threads)
- 7" 1080p 120Hz IPS Touchscreen with AMD FreeSync premium technology
- 16GB LPDDR5 6400 RAM
- 512GB NVMe PCIe 4 M.2 Solid State Drive
- ROG intelligent cooling
- AMD Radeon RDNA3 graphics (4GB VRAM, 12 compute units)
- Wi-fi + Bluetooth
- Virtual 5.1.2-channel surround sound powered by Dolby Atmos
- 3-Months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included
- Weight: 1.34-lbs
- 1-Year Warranty
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Also,cant the deck already play gamepass and ps5 now games? I thought it could
Only reason I'm passing is the fact that they excluded USB4 for their overpriced proprietary eGPU solution
Also,cant the deck already play gamepass and ps5 now games? I thought it could
(and hence I was asking if this ROG Ally plays PUBG)
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However keep in mind
This is a preorder, units are not widespread and outside of a couple select outlets people have not been able to review or preview this. Those reviews may have numerous stipulations on them or review by Asus before release.
Windows has historically been difficult to use and navigate on small and portable devices
There have been reports about Asus' dropping the ball on quality control, and customer service.
Just remember that this is a preorder, there is no guarantee that your experience will be good, save your receipt
Asus AM5 motherboards got tons of glowing reviews by reviewers when they launched late last year, and now everybody hates them now that they found out they are contributing to AMD CPUs burning up and failing. Similarly the 7900 XTX had positive reviews before launch by reviewers, and once units actually shipped to consumers people found out the cold plates were defective and a ton of units were overheating badly.
'its basically a mini PC with a screen attached', which means there are hundreds of things that could fail or be defective... Nintendo who has been making video game systems for decades couldn't even produce working controllers for the Switch. This is Asus' first attempt at a product like this.. You can be the beta tester of it. I will gladly wait a few weeks to see how it actually turns out.
Electronics are never perfect thats why there is warranty. Asus can build a simple board with an apu on it... they been in the game for long enough... show yourself out and dont buy anything ever again lol. Geez people these days.
Linux always beats Windows on code efficiency. SteamOS has continued improving its game compatibility. But I get that people run out of patience waiting to play their favorite Windows games.
Basically, the Ally is noticeably faster, but not nearly as fast as these mega-influencers are parroting from ASUS. And yes Linus will straight face lie to you, or at best gloss over the bad parts, for views and more money. Who wouldn't in his position? Influencers are entertainers who shill things at their core. Once you are aware of that though, you can just enjoy them for their entertainment value, to which LTT are some of the better entertainers on the platform.
On a side note, but just kinda funny and sad, in an attempt to drum up FOMO, Linus says the Ally will sell out quick. But as of right now, on BestBuy's website, its still very not sold out. I was able to reserve one several hours after release. And honestly, if someone is interested, they should just reserve one and draw their own conclusions since BestBuy's return policy is pretty great (I'm not paid by ASUS to say this I swear).
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The proprietary port is interesting and at least already technically has options available. I wonder if people will homebrew their own epgu enclosures
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