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expiredSaltyOne | Staff posted Aug 16, 2024 5:03 AM

7" ASUS ROG Ally Handheld Gaming Console (Z1 Extreme Processor) + Carrying Case

$500

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Best Buy has 7" ASUS ROG Ally Handheld Gaming Console (Z1 Extreme Processor) on sale for $499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor SaltyOne for finding this deal.

Note: An Official ROG Ally Travel Case and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 1 Month Membership will be added to cart for free along with the console.

Features:
  • AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor
  • 16GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • AMD Radeon Integrated Graphics
  • 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
  • 7" Full HD IPS Touchscreen Glossy Display

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Best Buy has 7" ASUS ROG Ally Handheld Gaming Console (Z1 Extreme Processor) on sale for $499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor SaltyOne for finding this deal.

Note: An Official ROG Ally Travel Case and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 1 Month Membership will be added to cart for free along with the console.

Features:
  • AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor
  • 16GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • AMD Radeon Integrated Graphics
  • 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
  • 7" Full HD IPS Touchscreen Glossy Display

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Written by RazorConcepts
  • About this Offer:
    • This is $99 lower than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $599.
  • About this Product:
    • This is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on over 7,000 ratings.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Model: ASUS ROG Ally 7" 120Hz FHD 1080p Gaming Handheld (Open Box)

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well worth it at this price. IMO the X revision isn't worth $300 more.
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Aug 16, 2024 6:16 AM
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SlickWallaby308Aug 16, 2024 6:16 AM
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Quote from Eragorn :
well worth it at this price. IMO the X revision isn't worth $300 more.
How would it compare to the Legion Go?
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Aug 16, 2024 6:18 AM
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Rad_BAug 16, 2024 6:18 AM
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they have fair for 325 at my local store . Does Anybody have any experience with "fair"condition at Best Buy
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Aug 16, 2024 7:31 AM
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playdcAug 16, 2024 7:31 AM
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Quote from SlickWallaby308 :
How would it compare to the Legion Go?
Same cpu and ram, the legion has bigger screen and detached able controller
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Aug 16, 2024 7:32 AM
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playdcAug 16, 2024 7:32 AM
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Quote from Eragorn :
well worth it at this price. IMO the X revision isn't worth $300 more.
Agree
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LeviathanUltimaAug 16, 2024 7:42 AM
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Quote from Eragorn :
well worth it at this price. IMO the X revision isn't worth $300 more.
Would you say it is 100 more than this price? 200?

I think if the X revision had oled screen, 32GB of ram, and hall effect joysticks, then maybe it would justify the increase. Maybe I am asking too much...
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dmc310Aug 16, 2024 7:42 AM
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At 325 it seems worth it to take a chance
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Quote from playdc :
Same cpu and ram, the legion has bigger screen and detached able controller
Quote from SlickWallaby308 :
How would it compare to the Legion Go?
Both are great - it's more a question on portability imo.

Here are some reddit posts asking the same with much more knowledge than I have.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ROGAlly/...legion_go/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Handheld..._decision/
https://www.reddit.com/r/LegionGo...g_extreme/

IMO most generally lean towards the ally with it's smaller body and screen supporting variable refresh. That said, people who have the Legion Go love it so I'm not helping much lol
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Quote from LeviathanUltima :
Would you say it is 100 more than this price? 200?

I think if the X revision had oled screen, 32GB of ram, and hall effect joysticks, then maybe it would justify the increase. Maybe I am asking too much...
$100 more? Yeah cause the SD card slot is probably not going to break and the storage on the X is 1tb instead of 512gb
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BrianD1175Aug 16, 2024 9:34 AM
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I've got an open-box fair available for about $325 plus tax. Anyone with any thoughts on that? It would be my first portable and I wouldn't bother with the SD card because I'd just install an SSD. I've been reading recently that Steam OS is likely going to be available to install on the Ally at some point. Apparently, Valve sees the opportunity in front of it and may very well be prepping for a release of Steam OS.
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NateTGFinderAug 16, 2024 10:06 AM
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Quote from BrianD1175 :
I've got an open-box fair available for about $325 plus tax. Anyone with any thoughts on that? It would be my first portable and I wouldn't bother with the SD card because I'd just install an SSD. I've been reading recently that Steam OS is likely going to be available to install on the Ally at some point. Apparently, Valve sees the opportunity in front of it and may very well be prepping for a release of Steam OS.
My buddy bought a fair condition for around that price recently from BB. He used a magic eraser to wipe away a few dark scuffs and it looked good as new. He was able to ask the employees if he could inspect the fair ones in person and take the best option. We were both surprised by the fair rating. I would have considered it B+, or A- after the magic eraser cleaning. Hope this helps.
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Quote from BrianD1175 :
I've got an open-box fair available for about $325 plus tax. Anyone with any thoughts on that? It would be my first portable and I wouldn't bother with the SD card because I'd just install an SSD. I've been reading recently that Steam OS is likely going to be available to install on the Ally at some point. Apparently, Valve sees the opportunity in front of it and may very well be prepping for a release of Steam OS.
This is where my head is at. Price is too good and the benefits of Oled SD are slim to none when I can get SteamOS on the Rog Ally E, assuming by Q4 2024.

The drawback is likely some tinkering required, but I'm okay with that.
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tornadogAug 16, 2024 10:43 AM
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Don't forget the SD card melting issues. Make sure to inspect the open box versions before you buy
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Quote from Rad_B :
they have fair for 325 at my local store . Does Anybody have any experience with "fair"condition at Best Buy
Quote from BrianD1175 :
I've got an open-box fair available for about $325 plus tax. Anyone with any thoughts on that? It would be my first portable and I wouldn't bother with the SD card because I'd just install an SSD. I've been reading recently that Steam OS is likely going to be available to install on the Ally at some point. Apparently, Valve sees the opportunity in front of it and may very well be prepping for a release of Steam OS.
I purchased 2 fairs and 1 good condition last month. The plan was to open it and check them at the store. I was fortunate to have the manager to help me out and we were just shooting the shit.

The 2 Fairs were completely clean, came with box and all accessories there.
The Good was somehow in a bubble wrap with 0 accessories.

Manager, "huh that's weird this should not have been marked good"

I asked him about the discrepancies, he said usually when the stores have a lot of open box stock in these, they will mark the majority as Fair to set a lower price to get the item out quicker.

So it's oddly enough, it's not always based on condition of the item, it depends on stock as well.

I've also had a few excellent and good conditions items and they were complete shit... Sometimes they weren't even the same item.

So definitely take chances with Fair items especially items that were known to have large stocks, but highly recommend checking it at the store. It gets very weird trying to return it when you received the wrong item. The look they give you..
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Quote from NateTGFinder :
My buddy bought a fair condition for around that price recently from BB. He used a magic eraser to wipe away a few dark scuffs and it looked good as new. He was able to ask the employees if he could inspect the fair ones in person and take the best option. We were both surprised by the fair rating. I would have considered it B+, or A- after the magic eraser cleaning. Hope this helps.
I appreciate the reply from you and the other couple users. I'm getting ready to head out to deliver mail and will be thinking about this off and on all day. Birthday is Saturday so I'm due to treat myself with something 🤷

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