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Nov 17, 2023 6:58 AM

Best Buy Plus/Total Members: 7" ASUS ROG Ally 120Hz 1080p Handheld (Z1 Extreme)

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Best Buy has for Best Buy Plus/Total Members: 7" ASUS ROG Ally 120Hz 1080p Handheld (Z1 Extreme) on sale for $599.99. Shipping is free.

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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
  • Weight: 1.34-lbs

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Best Buy has for Best Buy Plus/Total Members: 7" ASUS ROG Ally 120Hz 1080p Handheld (Z1 Extreme) on sale for $599.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Sni-Fi for finding this deal.

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
  • Weight: 1.34-lbs

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Written by megakimcheelove | Staff

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Written by Sni-Fi

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Nov 19, 2023 2:53 PM
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p0fell0wNov 19, 2023 2:53 PM
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Quote from RockyGW View quoted comment :
So you are using the PS Portal as a controller? You can buy a second PS5 controller for $49 right now (a lot cheaper then the portal) and the portal will only allow you to play your PS5 in the same Wifi network. Basically acting as an extended screen for your PS5 with a controller attached, or a controller cut in half with a table plopped in between (depending on how you look at it haha). I'm sure there are ways to open the capabilities of the portal but I would honestly go with a device with more capabilities. But of course it depends on what you truly need it for. I never used to play PC games on the go but I do now more then ever. I even gave up playing my Nintendo Switch OLED and my kid uses it.
You don't have to be on the same wifi network for the portal to work. You have to have your system set up for remote play. Then as long as your internet meets the requirements and youre logged into another wifi that meets the requirements you can play your Playstation on the portal system.
Nov 19, 2023 3:12 PM
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RockyGWNov 19, 2023 3:12 PM
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Quote from p0fell0w View quoted comment :
You don't have to be on the same wifi network for the portal to work. You have to have your system set up for remote play. Then as long as your internet meets the requirements and youre logged into another wifi that meets the requirements you can play your Playstation on the portal system.
Good to know, thank you for the clarification.
Nov 19, 2023 3:13 PM
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youra6Nov 19, 2023 3:13 PM
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Quote from geek37 View quoted comment :
no love for Ally Z1 (non-extreme) ? this one also is on sale for $449.
Open box is in the 300s as well.
Nov 19, 2023 8:37 PM
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HisDivineOrderNov 19, 2023 8:37 PM
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Watching the steady sales since this released less than six months ago inclines me to think future sales are going to be increasingly better and Asus support is likely to dry up because of how hard they've had to work to get people to buy it.

Meanwhile, Valve's struggling to keep up with demand.

If I were so inclined, I think I would wait until this goes full clearance in a few months.
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Nov 19, 2023 9:07 PM
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RalphMachioNov 19, 2023 9:07 PM
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Quote from HisDivineOrder View quoted comment :
Watching the steady sales since this released less than six months ago inclines me to think future sales are going to be increasingly better and Asus support is likely to dry up because of how hard they've had to work to get people to buy it.

Meanwhile, Valve's struggling to keep up with demand.

If I were so inclined, I think I would wait until this goes full clearance in a few months.
Are you referring to hardware (like warranty) or software support? Since it runs windows you don't really need any software support from Asus. For example, I've installed updated AMD graphics drivers that Asus has not provided.
Nov 19, 2023 9:10 PM
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p0fell0wNov 19, 2023 9:10 PM
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Quote from RockyGW View quoted comment :
Good to know, thank you for the clarification.
No problem man. I thought the same thing but I'm not taking the portal anywhere anyways
Nov 20, 2023 6:26 PM
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tvoiceNov 20, 2023 6:26 PM
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Awesome deal. I played some FIFA, COD and Batman over the weekend. Ran great. I think the FPS I am going to my Bluetooth controller. The handheld is fine does single-player but for multiplayer I am too sluggish. Maybe after practice I will get better.

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Nov 20, 2023 7:17 PM
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GoWhiteSoxNov 20, 2023 7:17 PM
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Quote from tvoice View quoted comment :
Awesome deal. I played some FIFA, COD and Batman over the weekend. Ran great. I think the FPS I am going to my Bluetooth controller. The handheld is fine does single-player but for multiplayer I am too sluggish. Maybe after practice I will get better.
I got an opened box from BB for $540 after tax. To me steam deck is too slow and Lenovo is too big. Hope this is a keeper. I also how it's PC so I can run many retro games
Nov 20, 2023 7:20 PM
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youra6Nov 20, 2023 7:20 PM
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Quote from GoWhiteSox View quoted comment :
I got an opened box from BB for $540 after tax. To me steam deck is too slow and Lenovo is too big. Hope this is a keeper. I also how it's PC so I can run many retro games
I bought a Open Box as well. Make sure you check the bumpers. One of mine was stuck and I had to open it up. Fortunately fix was easy. Mine was manufactured in May.

I always have to have it plugged in or on a power bank. On Arkham Knight battery died in 1 hour 10 minutes in 15w mode.
Nov 20, 2023 7:35 PM
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danny.leangNov 20, 2023 7:35 PM
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Quote from RockyGW View quoted comment :
So you are using the PS Portal as a controller? You can buy a second PS5 controller for $49 right now (a lot cheaper then the portal) and the portal will only allow you to play your PS5 in the same Wifi network. Basically acting as an extended screen for your PS5 with a controller attached, or a controller cut in half with a table plopped in between (depending on how you look at it haha). I'm sure there are ways to open the capabilities of the portal but I would honestly go with a device with more capabilities. But of course it depends on what you truly need it for. I never used to play PC games on the go but I do now more then ever. I even gave up playing my Nintendo Switch OLED and my kid uses it.
That's not true ps portal allows play anywhere you have WiFi.
Nov 20, 2023 7:52 PM
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masterz13Nov 20, 2023 7:52 PM
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Steam Deck OLED is the way to go. Having a fully-optimized software/user experience is the difference, not to mention the OLED screen and battery life. Valve only mentioned a handful of improvements of the OLED coming from the original Steam Deck, but there were a total of like 37 changes made, per their website. Great handheld.
Nov 20, 2023 7:54 PM
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ulieqNov 20, 2023 7:54 PM
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Quote from RockyGW View quoted comment :
There are a few others to consider around the same price range, I would look in to the others to see which one best fits you needs (Lenovo Legion Go, Valve Steamdeck and this one). I personally really enjoy the Steamdeck and was thinking about this ROG Ally but they just released the OLED Steamdeck which fits what I was looking for in a handheld PC.
Steamdeck= games on steam

ALL OTHERS= Runs windows and can play games off ANY launcher.
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Nov 20, 2023 7:56 PM
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RockyGWNov 20, 2023 7:56 PM
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Quote from danny.leang View quoted comment :
That's not true ps portal allows play anywhere you have WiFi.
I have already been corrected in this forum a few posts earlier and I am now aware of that fact. Thank you.
Nov 20, 2023 7:56 PM
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PopoSheeShoNov 20, 2023 7:56 PM
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Open-Box Excellent $521.
The temptation is real.

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Nov 20, 2023 7:59 PM
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JJoyeNov 20, 2023 7:59 PM
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how is this better than a steam deck, and how is it worse

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