Costco Wholesale has for their
Members: ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Gaming Handheld: 7" FHD 120Hz, Ryzen Z2 A, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD + 4 Free PCDD Games (2006582) on sale for
$489.99.
Shipping is free.
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tDames for posting this deal.
Note: A Costco Membership is required to purchase this item. A Steam account is required to activate/purchase and play (
free to join).
Game Bundle Includes: - Starfield
- Unknown 9: Awakening
- Lies of P
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Specs: - 7" 1920x1080 FHD 120Hz IPS Display, 500 nits, FreeSync Premium
- AMD Ryzen Z2 A 4-Core Processor (up to 3.8GHz)
- AMD Radeon RDNA2 Integrated Graphics, 8 Cores, up to 1800MHz
- 16GB LPDDR5-6400MHz Memory
- 512GB M.2 2280 Solid State Drive
- Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4
- Windows 11
- Ports:
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4 / Power Delivery 3.0
- 1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC)
- 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
- 60Wh Battery
- Size: 290.8x121.5x50.7mm, 670 grams (~1.47 lbs)
Top Comments
Community Reviews
This ROG Xbox Ally bundle is best viewed as a portable Windows gaming handheld for on the go play, especially if you want an out of the box setup for Game Pass, Steam, emulation, and cloud streaming. The built in grips and Xbox like ergonomics stand out, and the 7 inch form factor is praised for portability and comfort. The bundle value is helped by the included games and Costco return policy. The main knocks are the underpowered Z2 A chip, the small screen for first person shooters, and a messy game redemption process that can require AMD verification steps.
buyers who want to avoid the risk of discontinued/refurb units because multiple commenters frame this Costco purchase as a safer, no-nonsense way to try a current handheld with the ability to return it rather than hunting used/discontinued alternatives.
people who want a simple out-of-the-box Windows/Xbox-style handheld for on-the-go gaming because the deal is positioned as an easy solution and the ergonomics are called out as better than the Steam Deck (less hand cramping, closer to an Xbox controller).
handheld buyers who mainly want to play Game Pass/Xbox-style games and don't need top-tier AAA performance because one commenter says it's an affordable option for GamePass games and that Windows won't make it faster, so the value is in having a flexible handheld rather than chasing ultra settings.
people who want a portable "complement" device rather than their only gaming system because one commenter says if you're not trying to play brand-new AAA on ultra settings, the $490 bundle is fair and works well as a handheld add-on.
emulation-focused handheld shoppers because commenters say the device is "excellent" for emulation and also flexible enough to install Bazzite/SteamOS options or dual-boot if you want a SteamOS-like experience.
Fortnite players who are shopping specifically for a handheld that can run it natively because commenters point out that SteamOS is a "no go on Fortnite," and they also describe Fortnite as a deal-breaker for Steam Deck compatibility.
buyers who rely on the included game redemption working smoothly on-device because commenters report the AMD verification/redemption process is a "mess," with the verification tool failing repeatedly and requiring multiple attempts.
people who want to use the handheld for competitive online play over spotty connections because commenters warn that streaming/remote play over hotspot or public Wi‑Fi is generally not an option and that Fortnite is a "forget about it" case due to intolerable lag/disconnects.
buyers who are sensitive to comfort and screen-size fatigue for text-heavy games because one commenter says Destiny 2 runs smoothly but the screen is too small, leading to fatigue from tiny text.
buyers who expect premium performance on a small 7-inch display because commenters argue that if you want a "premium" high-fidelity experience, a 7-inch screen isn't the way to go and that mobile units leave a lot to be desired.
people who are considering the Z2A specifically because multiple commenters say to "stay away" from the Z2A, calling it not worth the price and slower than the Z2 GO, with recommendations to look at Z1 Extreme/Z2 Extreme instead.
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There's a lot of shade being thrown around about the Z2a chip, and if you're looking to use this as your main and only gaming device, then sure splurge for something more expensive.
This is a handheld though, for me personally I'm not trying to play brand new AAA games on ultra settings. This is not the form factor for that.
So my 2 cents is if you're looking at handhelds as a complement to your current setups, then this is a pretty good option at this price.
Z2A is an failure its slower as the Z2 GO which
i can only recommend Z1Extreme and Z2Extreme Handhelds right now
even with Ram shortage i would recommend to get 32 GB RAM due most units are not upgradable
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The Z1E, and ROG Ally X (without Xbox branding) is the older discontinued models. Performance wise all these models are pretty close. This one performs below these discontinued models and are closer to performance to the lower end model of the ROG Ally Z1.
I own the Z1E and paid $450 for it brand new January of last year. However, I wish I got the ROG Ally X for $700 due to the eGPU connector and extra 8GB RAM. I like the form factor better than the newest Xbox ROG Ally X, but I value portability over comfort.
This isn't a bad deal for this device considering the alternative is used or pay a lot more. We just don't have a lot of better options at this point in time.
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What the return policy on this thing from Costco?
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