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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Sorry, but the promo code apr24emob25 is not eligible with the item(s) in your order.
I guess I still get 10% back in rewards, so not a complete loss I guess.
For those wondering about a hard inquiry on your credit. Do some research, it doesn't really impact your credit score much at all. It would only be an issue if you make frequent hard inquiries. A few a year is nothing.
Listed on the first page of this deal no longer working? I've tried both codes (Apr/May), but I keep getting the error saying the code was not valid?
I like the idea of having a more powerful handheld, but not sure if the huge hit to battery life is worth it. The Ally is less efficient by all accounts, so just touting turbo mode speeds isn't the full story here. If you're planning to play mostly in docked mode, then sure its great if you don't already have a gaming PC/laptop. But if I can't optimize battery life by doing things like forcing 40hz or running a leaner OS like SeamOS, not sure if Asus really understands what makes the Steam Deck special.
SD = $400, easily upgradeable/repairable, tons of custom settings and 1st class software support
Ally = $700, better screen*, 120hz (that id never use), amazing fans, impressive docked perf
As others have mentioned, $700 is a good chunk of change that can get you a rtx 4070 with enough $ leftover to buy D4 ultimate edition. Its really a case by case of what hardware you already have and how you plan to use the Ally (docked vs handheld). Handheld Steam Deck seems like the winner due to efficiency, while Ally trounces SD docked (albeit for much more $).
Edit: Found a tutorial, really is easy now.
https://overkill.wtf/how-to-battl...es-native/
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Steam Deck's problem is the performance is capped by low single threaded performance. If they did a refresh then none of the alternative will be able to beat them in price. But last I checked, Steam isn't interested in refreshing the Deck until at least 2025.
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