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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I think Asus is making a mistake not following Valve's lead more closely on that front. You can tell Valve put a ton of thought into their device - the way the right trackpad emulates a trackball instead of a mouse, and the left trackpad has you draw a circle that you "rotate" to scroll. I was surprised at how natural it felt right off the bat. But even then there are endless customization options, so I switched the left trackpad to act more like a scrollwheel which I prefer slightly more than the rotate feature.
I honestly view the trackpads as essential at this point and the lack thereof in the Ally is a dealbreaker for me. I do trust Asus to put together a solid piece of hardware but whether they can reproduce all the little touches that make the Steamdeck so great is yet to be determined.
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).
When he is honest, it's very transparent. Ally video was NOT one of his truly unbiased one.
He also mentions Asus needs to sell many to make money. If ally sells out for too long, they will lose interest from many gamers. It's only been 1 day but these aren't COVID days anymore. Suspect IF they sell out, it ain't gonna be PS5 waiting. Say what you want $700 is still not cheap in year 2023. Despite inflation, computer prices across the board are plummeting v. Past 2 years.
Lastly, software software software. I don't have a steam deck , but know any quirks Asus may have, will be magnified. On the flip side, having a closed eco system (like apple) is something gamers HATE. However gamers also know Asus software has being GARBAGE, and their years of criminal mobo software without caring, has gone on too long (still is!) and it's finally going to bite them in their rears. Let's not forget their janky and stubborn customer service. I had a top tier z790 mobo that failed in first 3 weeks. They refused a replacement and asked me to send it for repairs - a motherboard!? Simply returned it , and bought a new one.
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