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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Microsoft could not make that move, as one of their biggest selling points is specs. Replacing the xbox with a lower powered portable device to try and push forza, halo, and gears, would be suicide.
I have never owned Nintendo hardware in my life, and I love Xbox, but this is reality.
I think some people will give up on the 1000fps and 10000x7000px for portability, I know I did.
But there will still be people that like consoles and PC
Very interested in upcoming or existing shooters like CS2, COD and also Hogwarts legacy.
Thx
For docking, there is an ROG HDMI Charger dock you could preorder for $65. Its not really a "dock" like a switch. You'll understand once you look it up. If you want a dock like in a traditional sense, the only one available is the ROG XG Mobile and thats very expensive.
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For my use case, which is going through my backlog of classics/indie games that aren't super GPU intensive, the Steam Deck just can't be matched for the price. Eventually I will be emulating games too.
Still...very glad to see Asus respond with what looks to be a great product and I hope it sells really well. I suspect Windows will adapt the OS into something more usable in handheld form.
Steam Deck opened the floodgates and I'm super excited for the Ally even though I probably wouldn't buy something like this again until the 2nd Gen. Handheld PC Gaming is here to stay!
My point is basically people should just be aware of the bias. And then there's nothing wrong with any of it.
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