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ROG Xbox Ally 7" FHD 120Hz Gaming Handheld - AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor - 16GB with 512GB SSD - Windows - Open Box $450.99 at Best Buy

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ROG Xbox Ally 7" FHD 120Hz Gaming Handheld - AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor - 16GB with 512GB SSD - Windows - Open Box $450.99 at Best Buy

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ROG Xbox Ally 7" FHD 120Hz Gaming Handheld - AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor - 16GB with 512GB SSD - Windows - Open Box

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ROG Xbox Ally 7" FHD 120Hz Gaming Handheld - AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor - 16GB with 512GB SSD - Windows - Open Box

Excellent- $504.99
Good- $480.99
Fair- $450.99

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/r...ition=fair

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This open box ROG Xbox Ally with the Z2 A chip is being framed as a budget handheld for Windows gaming and quick desktop use, with access to non Steam stores and a little more speed than a Steam Deck. The strongest value case lands around $450, since the current price is seen as too high for the hardware and the Z1 Extreme version is repeatedly described as the better performer. The LCD screen and weaker Z2 A positioning versus the Ally X or Legion Go are the main knocks. It reads as a versatile but price sensitive pick.

buyers who are okay with paying around the mid-$400s for an open-box unit because multiple commenters said the open-box price should be no more than about $450 and that it "should only be a $450 handheld."
barrera_j OrangeJulius
people who want a Windows handheld for a more "desktop-like" quick-start experience because commenters said they use it "as though it's a desktop" and it boots faster than their real one up.
WB_K
people who specifically want Windows access to non-Steam stores and cheaper third-party PC games because commenters said it's "far more versatile and affordable in the long run" thanks to Windows and "endless selection" beyond Steam.
SDJP2020

gamers comparing performance to the Ally X / Legion Go who want the strongest Z-series chip because commenters said the Z2A is weaker than Z1 Extreme and described it as the "joke" version, with Z1 Extreme "way faster" than this model.
Kinglicious OrangeJulius
buyers who are paying more than the ~mid-$400 open-box target because commenters said the deal isn't worth paying above about $450 and that it's "badly mispriced" if it's higher.
barrera_j OrangeJulius
people who are looking for a meaningful upgrade over prior ROG Ally generations because commenters said this Z2A release is inferior to the lowest prior-gen offering at a higher price and called it "trash."
sp1k3z dep411
people who only buy OLED handhelds because one commenter said "no OLED no go" and criticized the idea of buying an LCD handheld at the end of 2025.
Altaee
buyers who are expecting the Z2A to match Steam Deck performance because commenters said it's weaker than a Steam Deck due to the processor naming (Z2A being "deceptively Zen 2" vs the X series).
shadeofgood
buyers who want to avoid units with a history of returns because commenters noted "Already somebody returned it."
OrangePiranha5229

The open-box pricing may be considered reasonable only if it stays near the roughly $450 target.
barrera_j Slick_Drone
The Windows handheld can run non-Steam stores, which may broaden game options beyond Steam libraries.
SDJP2020
The device can be used like a desktop for quick startup, which may fit everyday tasks such as reading books.
WB_K

The Z2A model is described as weaker than the Z1 Extreme found in the Ally X or Legion Go, which can hurt performance expectations.
Kinglicious OrangeJulius
The deal is criticized as not worth paying above about $450, and the pricing is described as badly mispriced for the Z2A performance.
barrera_j OrangeJulius
The open-box unit may have already been returned, which can signal potential condition or satisfaction issues.
OrangePiranha5229
Battery wear is a concern when comparing older used Z1 Extreme units around the $460 range, especially after roughly 2.5 years.
back2basics

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$450 is the rough ceiling mentioned for this open-box Z2 A model; above that, it is not considered worth it. The main reason is that the Z2 A is described as only a little faster than a Steam Deck and weaker than the Z1 Extreme models in the Ally X or Legion Go.
barrera_j OrangeJulius Kinglicious onceuponadeal1
The Z2 A is described as a little faster than a Steam Deck, but slower than the Z1 Extreme found in the Ally X or Legion Go. That makes it a lower-performance option than the older Z1 Extreme handhelds despite being a newer release.
OrangeJulius Kinglicious shadeofgood WB_K
No, this handheld uses an LCD screen. The lack of OLED is a dealbreaker for shoppers who want an OLED display in a 2025 handheld.
Altaee UniquePanther652
The $451 open-box price could not be replicated, so it may be a limited or location-specific price. The thread also notes the listing title does not say YMMV.
Slick_Drone
Pricing is controlled by ASUS, not Microsoft. The Xbox branding may add some licensing cost, but ASUS sets the final price.
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The older Z1 extreme model is also on sale New: $650 but used $460 at Best Buy. Would it be worth it buying the used one or would the small battery be completely dead by this point? It's 2.5 years at this point. Anything better than a Switch 2 or Steam Deck OLED for around $500?

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microsoft being microsoft... Stupid at times

Not a fan of MS practices, but Asus decided the price. Not MS.

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