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Sam's Club Members: 512GB ASUS ROG Ally 7" 120Hz Gaming Handheld Console

$379
$499.99
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Sam's Club has for its Members: 512GB ASUS ROG Ally 7" AMD Ryzen Z1 120Hz FHD 1080p Gaming Handheld (RC71L-ALLY.Z1_512) on sale for $379. Shipping is free for Plus members, otherwise shipping will vary by location.

Thanks to community member Pooperscooper for finding this deal.

About this Item:
  • Access any game that runs on Windows across all game platforms, including Steam, GOG, Xbox Game Pass, cloud gaming services, Android apps and more.
  • Specs:
    • 7" 1920 x 1080 FHD 120Hz 7ms 500-nit Display
    • AMD Ryzen Z1 6-core, 12 threads (3.2GHz Base / 4.9GHz Boost) Processor
    • 16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    • 512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Solid State Drive
    • Wi-Fi 6E 2*2 + Bluetooth 5.2
    • Built-in Fingerprint Sensor
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Ports:
      • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
      • 1x ROG XG Mobile Interface and USB Type-C combo port (with USB 3.2 Gen2, support DisplayPort 1.4)
      • 1x UHS-II microSD card reader
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ASUS ROG Ally 7" Gaming Handheld Console
  • Storage Capacity: 512GB
  • Maximum Graphic Quality: FHD 1920x1080 120Hz
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen Z1 Processor
  • Model Name: RC71L-ALLY.Z1_512
  • 90-Day Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Included
Return Policy: Return this item for a full refund or replacement within 90 days of purchase.

$379.00

https://www.samsclub.com/p/asus-r..._product_1
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Was hoping it was the extreme model haha
feel like you coulda just bought them a cheap desktop. coulda came with a monitor keyboard mouse etc, too. even something used on ebay could last longer. i've bought many hp mini machines off ebay.. they're awesome.. been running as servers and desktops. tons of ports and easy to self-upgrade. it was like $70.. that leaves a ton of $$ for a monitor keyboard etc.
Yeah, I bought the open-box Extreme model from BB two weeks ago when it was $480 and it arrived pretty beat up so I returned it :/ This is still a fair price for the non-extreme model imo.

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jabbajawz
04-23-2024 at 01:39 PM.
04-23-2024 at 01:39 PM.
Quote from WB_K :
Is it better to buy SD 64gb $279 + DIY 2tb + Windows 11 or just getting this? Which hardware is stronger at this price range?

As someone who put Windows on their deck day one and kept itike this for over a year, id say get a steam deck, join the steam deck reddit and keep it on SteamOS. There are only a few games that require windows.

Majority of the Games on Windows get the similar FPS and battery life, but the games just feel smoother on SteamOS. But the User Experience is WAY better in SteamOS.

As was stated before, if you NEED windows for a game, then Dual Boot. This is what I do and to my surprise, games I thought needed Windows really didn't thanks to Proton, Even PS Plus and PS Remote Play.
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LVNeptune
04-23-2024 at 06:12 PM.
04-23-2024 at 06:12 PM.
If your choices are this or a Steam Deck go Steam Deck. The Z1 non-extreme is slower than SD.
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The_Doug
04-24-2024 at 06:25 PM.
04-24-2024 at 06:25 PM.
Seems like the Nintendo Switch would get all of this thing's sales.
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Nighttrn
04-24-2024 at 08:52 PM.
04-24-2024 at 08:52 PM.
Had the extreme for a day and it broke. I returned it and the people at Best Buy said that these are by far the most returned item there. I bought a gaming laptop instead since I wasn't confident in the reliability. Bummed it didn't work out.
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DagoDealHunter
04-25-2024 at 06:51 PM.
04-25-2024 at 06:51 PM.
Bought this non extreme model from Best Buy, and it was the single best purchase I've ever made. Kicks ass at emulating switch and playing most AAA games at 1080p 60+
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DagoDealHunter
04-25-2024 at 06:51 PM.
04-25-2024 at 06:51 PM.
Quote from LVNeptune :
If your choices are this or a Steam Deck go Steam Deck. The Z1 non-extreme is slower than SD.

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04-26-2024 at 08:20 PM.
04-26-2024 at 08:20 PM.
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JeffryF
04-27-2024 at 08:41 AM.
04-27-2024 at 08:41 AM.
Quote from BraveClover790 :
the 64 sold out already

If you only want to put windows on the sd, you are better off with the rog ally. You will have a way better experience.
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JeffryF
04-27-2024 at 08:42 AM.
04-27-2024 at 08:42 AM.
Quote from DagoDealHunter :
Bought this non extreme model from Best Buy, and it was the single best purchase I've ever made. Kicks ass at emulating switch and playing most AAA games at 1080p 60+

How is the battery life when emulating?
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05-06-2024 at 12:34 PM.
05-06-2024 at 12:34 PM.
Quote from JeffryF :
How is the battery life when emulating?

I installed Hyperspin as my front end for all my emulation and the battery life is still not as great as a Steam Deck but it performs quite well at 10watts which gives at probably 3 hours. I haven't tested a long play because I've been playing at 15 watts. I only noticed yesterday evening that Dreamcast and Gamecube emulation will still run so well at 10watts.



https://youtu.be/PKk2aHdyyYI


The non Extreme Z1 is perfect for emulation if you can get it sub $400 (I got mine for $299 on that rare Best Buy sale) compared to a LCD steam deck since you get a 120hz screen with VRR and the newly updated drivers for AFMF. That makes the non extreme Z1 run games better than a steam deck. The drawback though is the lower battery life and the micro SD card slot not being usable. The extra cpu cores makes running emulation better on the Z1 than the steam deck too. Personally, I think $300 or $379 for Z1 is a better purchase than the LCD steam deck (so much cheaper). At $599, the ROG Ally is arguably a better purchase than the top model OLED Steam Deck. The midgrade OLED steamdeck should be the one to purchase before the Z1 Extreme as you will get the OLED for contrast and 90hz refresh rate (but no VRR). That battery life and software support makes the Steam Deck a great device. Personally, I'm using my ROG Ally more because of the emulation and I like to play AAA games on my desktop instead. I am hardly away from a power outlet when I game on the go (planes, airports, hotels, etc.). and if there is no power outlet during a travel, I'm actually moving about or driving.
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heiNey
05-06-2024 at 12:56 PM.
05-06-2024 at 12:56 PM.
How is this thing or the steam deck for places with very slow wifi or no wifi?
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Based_God101
05-09-2024 at 01:46 PM.
05-09-2024 at 01:46 PM.
Is this better than a steam deck?
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05-09-2024 at 02:23 PM.
05-09-2024 at 02:23 PM.
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Is this better than a steam deck?

In many ways yes but people say the cpu is weaker.
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Pooperscooper
05-10-2024 at 10:23 AM.
05-10-2024 at 10:23 AM.
Not to push anyone to not purchase this deal...
but the new Asus Rog Ally X has been announced.

https://www.theverge.com/24152945...4-revision
"Asus says the Ally X should now have more than its current 16GB of RAM so that you can allocate lots of it to the GPU without impacting the rest of the system. It should have a longer M.2 2280 SSD slot, so buyers can more easily find and purchase larger SSD upgrades than the current M.2 2230 allows."

Full details will be revealed June 2nd.
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TedfromBR
05-11-2024 at 12:20 PM.
05-11-2024 at 12:20 PM.
People tend to criticize this non-extreme version but it can run many triple aaa from previous generation : including horizon zero dawn, spider man , red dead redemption 2 . That is not bad at all
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