Open Box ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Handheld: 7" FHD 120Hz, Ryzen Z2 A, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Damien1772

Jan 13, 2026 9:15 PM

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Damien1772Jan 13, 2026 9:15 PM

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new is also on sale at 499 so this looks like a better deal than it is.

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barrera_j

Jan 13, 2026 9:18 PM

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barrera_jJan 13, 2026 9:18 PM

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Quote from glenroebuck

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Parts wise this is not any better than the OG Legion Go right? No Oled, 16gb ram which means the apu will eat almost half for graphic intensive games?

It's worse... It basically has the same chipset as the STEAMDECK, mixed with windows and it's the worst performer

barrera_j

Jan 13, 2026 9:24 PM

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barrera_jJan 13, 2026 9:24 PM

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This is basically a STEAMDECK (it uses the same chip) with the original ALLY screen.... Not really worth the price imo

If you are already buying used get the original ALLY with a much more powerful Z1E and swap the battery with the JSAUX upgrade kit

Waaaaaaaay better value for money.... I have no idea why this model of ALLY even exists

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CMoney408

Jan 13, 2026 9:30 PM

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CMoney408Jan 13, 2026 9:30 PM

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ive seen (refurb with 1 year warranty) first gen lenovo legion go for $519. i think that would be a way better option for not much more.

mr0x

Jan 14, 2026 12:57 AM

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mr0xJan 14, 2026 12:57 AM

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Quote from m0rality

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Great OLED device. What do you recommend that people do that want to play games like Fortnite, etc? Get a Steam Deck? I have a Deck. This is just bad advice. People need to get devices that allow them to play the games that they want to play. Then they can figure out what screen, size, ergonomics, and OLED/IPS.

It's the other way around.

You buy the device and figure out what games you want to play on it.

RacingSOUL

Jan 14, 2026 1:28 AM

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RacingSOULJan 14, 2026 1:28 AM

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Quote from deee5

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I have a big free epic games catalogue, ubisoft, etc. If I $500+ I would want access to those. I understand a lot of people are ok with a 32 inch 2k monitor, I thought so until I got a 4k one. Different priorities.

I also have a gaming PC with a 42" 4K VRR OLED monitor I thought I was going to use but I find myself just playing on Steam Deck and OG Ally 99% of the time while PC is collecting dust. I used to like tinkering with windows since XP optimizing OS performance for gaming, but now I just want to turn the thing on and dont worry about updating drives, bios, etc. for 30+ minutes. Maybe just getting old lol

Last edited by RacingSOUL January 13, 2026 at 05:33 PM.

sbrsuperstar

Jan 14, 2026 3:11 PM

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sbrsuperstarJan 14, 2026 3:11 PM

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Quote from barrera_j

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It's worse... It basically has the same chipset as the STEAMDECK, mixed with windows and it's the worst performer

Legion go 2 oled the best out

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sbrsuperstar

Jan 14, 2026 3:12 PM

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sbrsuperstarJan 14, 2026 3:12 PM

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Quote from itank2

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I've purchased multiple Steam Decks, 1 refurbed OLED and 2 brand new LCDs. The refurbished OLED arrived in literally the identical condition as a brand new Steam Deck LCD. I opened all of them to switch out the SSD, replace the backplates(with heatsink plate) and add a lot more thermal padding. The Steam Decks arrived completely wiped and cleaned, hardware and software included.

Legion go 2 is better

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sbrsuperstar

Jan 14, 2026 3:13 PM

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sbrsuperstarJan 14, 2026 3:13 PM

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Quote from flaminspeed

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Get the X variant or don't get it at all. Everyone I know has returned this for that version for a reason.

X Variant is cracking up around the buttons defective

sbrsuperstar

Jan 14, 2026 3:14 PM

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sbrsuperstarJan 14, 2026 3:14 PM

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Quote from m0rality

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As an OG Legion Go owner:1. Zero issues with the device overheating. I dont see any comments on Reddit in the Legion Go forum2. I use the Legion Go 1 regularly. The fact that it is a tablet screen is irrelevant. What is relevant is the following: (a) it is a native portrait screen, on occasion you get a screen orientation issue (it is rare) and (b) the screen does not have VRR (in some cases devices like the Ally and Legion Go S will have better screen performance above 48 fps because VRR will kick in and smooth out "tearing" that can occur from frame rate inconsistencies. However, in practice the Ally Z2A isn't going to play anything above 48fps that will cause problems with Legion Go)3. The Ally Z2A wont come close to a Legion Go 1 in performance. It will surpass the Legion Go 1 in ergonomics and battery life.

Legion go 2 is better

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sbrsuperstar

Jan 14, 2026 4:29 PM

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sbrsuperstarJan 14, 2026 4:29 PM

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Steam Deck sucks and can't hold a candle to a Legion Go 2 or a Ally X

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MaroonPear7089

Jan 14, 2026 10:31 PM

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MaroonPear7089Jan 14, 2026 10:31 PM

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I have this and an original Steam deck and I have to say this device is pretty terrible. I bought it as an upgrade to the deck, but I'm disappointed. I had to go on a trip and I left my steam deck at home because I really wanted to force myself to use this because I really want to like it. It's just not good. It forgot my fingerprint, Windows isn't optimized for the device, it didn't stay in sleep mode and just ran really hot in the carrying case and the battery was drained when I tried to use it. Steam games don't know about the device so I have to manually configure the controller even though they work out of the box on Steam deck. I might have liked it more if I never had a Steam deck but I will likely be returning mine.

sbrsuperstar

Jan 15, 2026 12:42 AM

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sbrsuperstarJan 15, 2026 12:42 AM

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Quote from MaroonPear7089

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I have this and an original Steam deck and I have to say this device is pretty terrible. I bought it as an upgrade to the deck, but I'm disappointed. I had to go on a trip and I left my steam deck at home because I really wanted to force myself to use this because I really want to like it. It's just not good. It forgot my fingerprint, Windows isn't optimized for the device, it didn't stay in sleep mode and just ran really hot in the carrying case and the battery was drained when I tried to use it. Steam games don't know about the device so I have to manually configure the controller even though they work out of the box on Steam deck. I might have liked it more if I never had a Steam deck but I will likely be returning mine.

Ally x and Legion go 2 crushes every thing you own

sbrsuperstar

Jan 15, 2026 1:41 PM

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sbrsuperstarJan 15, 2026 1:41 PM

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Quote from RacingSOUL

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I also have a gaming PC with a 42" 4K VRR OLED monitor I thought I was going to use but I find myself just playing on Steam Deck and OG Ally 99% of the time while PC is collecting dust. I used to like tinkering with windows since XP optimizing OS performance for gaming, but now I just want to turn the thing on and dont worry about updating drives, bios, etc. for 30+ minutes. Maybe just getting old lol

Ally X for life

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sbrsuperstar

Jan 15, 2026 1:43 PM

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sbrsuperstarJan 15, 2026 1:43 PM

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Quote from Iceburgers15

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I got mine for 440 excellent all it was missing was the cardboard stand

And the warranty registered to the first owner

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Open Box ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Handheld: 7" FHD 120Hz, Ryzen Z2 A, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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