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512GB ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Handheld Gaming Console + Official Travel Case

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$450

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Best Buy has 512GB ASUS ROG Ally 7" Ryzen Z1 Extreme Handheld Gaming Console (White, RC71L-ALLY.Z1X_512) + ASUS Official ROG Ally Travel Case (Gray) on sale for $449.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.

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Note: Free Travel Case is automatically added to cart. Availability for pickup may vary by location

Also Available:

Open Box (no Travel Case included; availability for pickup/shipping will vary by location)
- Fair $314.99
- Good $338.99
- Excellent $400.99

Specs/Key Features

AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor
7" 1080p FHD IPS Touchscreen Display
512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive SSD
16GB LPDDR5 RAM
AMD Radeon Integrated Graphics

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Open Box (no Travel Case included; availability for pickup/shipping will vary by location)
- Fair $314.99
- Good $338.99
- Excellent $400.99

Specs/Key Features

AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor
7" 1080p FHD IPS Touchscreen Display
512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive SSD
16GB LPDDR5 RAM
AMD Radeon Integrated Graphics

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff

This matches a recent Frontpage deal.
Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by gamingdroid

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Model: ASUS ROG Ally Handheld Gaming Console, RZ1 Extreme, 16GB, 512GB SSD, W11H, White

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Sstout1280

424 Posts

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Just picked up an open box for 330. Heck of a deal!

DrRasputin

290 Posts

46 Reputation

It's the Extreme version, and still the best chipset in the handhelds on market as the Z2 Extreme isn't out in anything yet despite being around the corner. I think this is a great price for where we are, and $199 should be the non-Extreme version price, or whatever cost is so they can unload them for the new models. Anyways, this thing is great and only has several downsides, the battery being the biggest issue along with cooked sd card reader, memory pool, and not using hall sticks (they are still good though), a good deal at this price to use and see if you would actually use one before spending more on a handheld. TU

sethchrist

23 Posts

26 Reputation

I picked this up last time it was FP. I'm happy with it! The battery life is a the only minus. I get about 1.5 hours on a modern 2D game, and about the same streaming from my PC. Build quality is nice. I like the sticks. I heard the SD card slot is still a big problem (melting down!) so I've avoided using it. Although the USB 3 works great for add-on storage.
If you need Windows this is a no brainer for the price. Otherwise hold out for a referb Steam Deck. IMO.

Edit...
The case is a nice touch. Feels/looks premium for a freebie.

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Dok23

Feb 18, 2025

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Dok23

Feb 18, 2025

713 Posts

These or steam deck ?

asuchemist

Feb 19, 2025

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asuchemist

Feb 19, 2025

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I have an R4 and it has a bad micro sd card slot. I just submitted an RMA for a "fix".

I have to drop everything to 720P low resolution to make it playable off the power cord.

Arcade type games play easily on this. It takes time getting used to the controls.

smacky00

Feb 19, 2025

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smacky00

Feb 19, 2025

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For those who sail the high seas, is the installation of files as easy as it is on Windows on a desktop? Since this too runs Windows?

SlickHome914

Feb 19, 2025

4 Posts

Joined May 2023

Feb 19, 2025

SlickHome914

Feb 19, 2025

4 Posts

Bestbuy just shot the open box price up like $30 for no apparent reason

Merakephi

Feb 19, 2025

140 Posts

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Merakephi

Feb 19, 2025

140 Posts

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Merakephi

The open box prices have increased, so you should update the post with the new prices. For me it shows:

Fair: $337.99
Good: $361.99
Excellent: $422.99

thrice681

Feb 19, 2025

484 Posts

Joined Aug 2007

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thrice681

Feb 19, 2025

484 Posts

FYI: this is not the "X" version which has double the battery life and I believe storage as well.

BrooklynDodger

Feb 19, 2025

121 Posts

Joined Jan 2014

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BrooklynDodger

Feb 19, 2025

121 Posts

Quote from Dok23

These or steam deck ?

Rog, No question.

TheDoctorIsIn

Feb 19, 2025

36 Posts

Joined Aug 2008

Feb 19, 2025

TheDoctorIsIn

Feb 19, 2025

36 Posts

Quote from BrooklynDodger

Rog, No question.

I would say Steam Deck for the support of the community and Valve customer service.

The Rog has more horses under the hood, but the overall user experience, mods, support, community, and battery life are not as good as the Deck.

I own both and prefer the Deck.

suicideskull

Pro

Feb 19, 2025

506 Posts

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suicideskull

Pro

Feb 19, 2025

506 Posts

i picked one up today and gotten one that was MFD of 2023-05...

how in the F does Best Buy still selling a launch rog ally in 2025!!

now im afraid to even use the SD card slot in fear of it breaking/corrupting...

VioletLeopard738

Feb 19, 2025

204 Posts

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VioletLeopard738

Feb 19, 2025

204 Posts

Quote from Dok23

These or steam deck ?

That entirely depends on how you're going to use it. If you already have a sizable Steam library and want something that (more or less) works straight out the box, then go with the Steam Deck. It also has huge community support with things like Decky to help customize things to your liking.

If you want something with more horse power under the hood and prefer Windows (which comes with its own benefits) over Linux, then go with the ROG. It also has strong community support and modding scene that will help you get things set up to your liking.

If I didn't already have a Steam Deck and a decent gaming rig, I probably would've jumped on this deal. But that's just my take, take the time to look into what each device offers for your own personal preferences and go from there, but you really can't go wrong either way.

SeriousFlower7446

Feb 19, 2025

27 Posts

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SeriousFlower7446

Feb 19, 2025

27 Posts

For those considering an upgrade, adding a 2TB SSD is a great move—makes a huge difference in usability.

RedDragon45

Feb 19, 2025

257 Posts

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RedDragon45

Feb 19, 2025

257 Posts

Quote from Sstout1280

Just picked up an open box for 330. Heck of a deal!

How was the condition? I'm on the fence between new and open box.

DealSteal23

Feb 19, 2025

11 Posts

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DealSteal23

Feb 19, 2025

11 Posts

Quote from SeriousFlower7446

For those considering an upgrade, adding a 2TB SSD is a great move—makes a huge difference in usability.

Would a 4 TB or 8 also work?

psyctto

Feb 19, 2025

16,208 Posts

Joined Nov 2006

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psyctto

Feb 19, 2025

16,208 Posts

Quote from RaiTech

This is portable assuming you are near plug, so good for flights, traveling

"portable"... meaning you can play it when you get to your hotel room, not for the bus/train ride in to work Wink

Riptide360

Pro

Feb 19, 2025

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Riptide360

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Feb 19, 2025

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Quote from Riptide360

Going to bite. Found this review of the Asus Ally useful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJFa5WNsH34

Just picked it up at BB, added the $10 silicon case cover and it works great. Setup takes forever but the build quality is really good.

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