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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally: 7" FHD 120Hz, Ryzen Z2 A, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD + 4 Games
$490
$810
39% off
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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.
Thanks to Deal Hunter 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:
Thanks to Deal Hunter 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
- 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)
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Written by SubZero5 | Staff- About this deal:
- $100 manufacturer's savings is valid 02/17/26 through 02/22/26. While supplies last. Limit 5 per member.
- Must Redeem Games by 05/02/2026. Eligible on ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Purchases on Costco.com. While supplies last
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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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.
Thanks to Deal Hunter 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:
Thanks to Deal Hunter 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
- 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)
Editor's Notes
Written by SubZero5 | Staff- About this deal:
- $100 manufacturer's savings is valid 02/17/26 through 02/22/26. While supplies last. Limit 5 per member.
- Must Redeem Games by 05/02/2026. Eligible on ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Purchases on Costco.com. While supplies last
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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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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Not to mention, even on the keyshops, that is $100-125 worth of games (assuming those exact games have value to you).
FWIW, I am really surprised those are STEAM KEYS, not Xbox for Windows (or whatever the service is called this week).
Per https://cdn.bfldr.com/56O3HXZ9/as..._legal_FNL
"To Access Starfield, Lies of P, Warhammer 40,000™: Space Marine 2™ or Unknown 9: Awakening™: i. Participant will access the Applications through the Steam application."
Not to mention, you are comparing this against a open box handheld from a completely different manufacturer....that came with zero games? Apples and potatoes.
P.S. FWIW $411.99, open box. 6 month newer system as well, since we seem keen on release states you'd think that would be worth $62
https://www.bestbuy.com/product/r...ku/6642251
I was in this situation as I wanted the ability to connect to thunderbolt eGPU as that is only on the Ally X model and the Xbox models. I couldn't go sell the Ally Z1 extreme since I paid quite a bit for it, did the battery mod and upgraded the nvme to 2TB. I'd lose a lot of money selling it and buying an Ally X.
I later found out the XG Mobile connection is much much faster than thunderbolt or even Oculink (although, it's proprietary). I found that some dude reverse engineered the XG Mobile connection last year but I didn't care since it was a DIY make your own PCB board and then you have to flash the custom firmware. But today, if you look at the github page (search xg mobile github, it's by Osy), you can join a discord and people are doing group buys so the PCB boards are cheap. I recently got a custom lite board already flashed (the hardest thing to do to make the dock) by someone who bought a bunch of boards. if you can find the discord join link on the github, I suggest you do so if you are remotely interested in making your own XG mobile. I only had to pay for the expensive XG mobile cable to attach to the lite board. The dude I bought the lite board version 0.61 already flashed the bunch of boards and he still has some to sell. You just need that XG cable, the lite board, a power supply, and your own choice of GPU (highly suggest Nvidia for the most minimal issues). after all the hook ups on the board, i attach the cable to the Ally Z1 extreme. installed the nvidia drivers and just had to run a file to get around the error43 in windows and the stupid thing worked. paid for about $300 for both the lite board and XG cable. I had a spare PSU and then bought a used 3080 on offerup for $300. The cheapest XG Mobile setup ever! You can play boosted graphics on the Ally itself or when connecting a 144hz 1440p gaming monitor!
How much did you pay for the board and the cable separately?
For those others wondering, the information about this option is found here including link to their discord: https://old.reddit.com/r/ROGAlly/...egpu_dock/
Helldivers might be okay lag-wise over decent 5G, but you could constantly get booted for mild hiccups in connection. So no go for most users. For games like Fortnite, forget about it. Having even lackluster pings (especially variable) is likely a deal killer unless you like getting killed within seconds of the beginning of a match. And the same goes for getting auto booted for minor disconnects. Most competitive games are even more intolerant of poor connections because that can be a method using for exploits and also impacts server quality for everyone. Not as bad as in the Quake 2 days where the high ping guy would get kicked as a rule, but it still matters.
Other than minor input lag I havent seen any of what you are describing on Xbox remote play. And even then the input lag is usually just when I use my phone; if I am using a dedicated gaming handheld via wifi it works great.
Other than minor input lag I havent seen any of what you are describing on Xbox remote play. And even then the input lag is usually just when I use my phone; if I am using a dedicated gaming handheld via wifi it works great.
And even if you were at your home connection, not everyone has great wifi, especially considering wifi overcrowding if you live in an urban area or worse, an apartment. I live on 10 acres and I can still pickup 5-6 wifi signals. When I stay at my in-law's house they have about 60 channels fighting for the same airwaves. You are further compounding the problem that could be solved by using a native device.
And input lag is a great point, yet another problem that will be also exacerbated offloading something like Fortnite to a remote computer before yet another stop to the main server.
The only place I could see streaming being better than running the game off the actual device in your hand, is if the device in your hand is not powerful enough to run the game well. Any other situation you are just introducing more lag, input delay, and another possible break in connection. You are functionally playing via remote desktop / VPN hybrid.
TLDR: Streaming is great when it works, but it is a workaround to their concern, not a solution.
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And even if you were at your home connection, not everyone has great wifi, especially considering wifi overcrowding if you live in an urban area or worse, an apartment. I live on 10 acres and I can still pickup 5-6 wifi signals. When I stay at my in-law's house they have about 60 channels fighting for the same airwaves. You are further compounding the problem that could be solved by using a native device.
And input lag is a great point, yet another problem that will be also exacerbated offloading something like Fortnite to a remote computer before yet another stop to the main server.
The only place I could see streaming being better than running the game off the actual device in your hand, is if the device in your hand is not powerful enough to run the game well. Any other situation you are just introducing more lag, input delay, and another possible break in connection. You are functionally playing via remote desktop / VPN hybrid.
TLDR: Streaming is great when it works, but it is a workaround to their concern, not a solution.
Even if you lose your remote play connection the console is still connected; at most it just shows the game the same error you get when your controller disconnects from a dead battery or w/e.
In short the game cannot see the strength of your remote play connection; only the strength of the connection between console and server. Therefore its not possible for a poor remote play connection to trigger an autoboot.
my only concern is the screen size. console/pc first person shooters dont look great on a 7" screen. i ended up putting the mobile version of COD on it as well since its made for 3 to 8 inch screens.
i bought my z1e for $250 added a 2tb nvme for $130 and bought a battery upgrade for like $80 from jsaux. also got some 3d printed grips for it. with all my upgrades its about the price of this unit. only reason i would want this unit are the built in grips. holding these handhelds is not comfortable without aftermarket grips.
but if i could do it again. i might go with a lenovo legion go first gen. if i could find one for $350 i would get it. the bigger screen would be much nicer to have. though it also has a higher res screen. so you might end up playing at a lower res (still around 1080p) to get 60+ FPS, i think its a 1600p screen which is going to hurt fps if you play at that default res.
just keep an eye out on CL and marketplace for a deal. but a z1e device would probably be fine for what you want to do.
At best you are going to have extra lag, higher ping, slower responses, and a worst session. None of those are good things...right? And you admit all of this will be made worse by yet another connection between you and the final "server connection?"
At worst you are going to have connection issues (or completely disconnections). These are not points of debate. You either grasp it or you don't. I can explain it to you, but I cannot understand it for you.
Imagine you are connecting to the internet via a VPN. Does that delay your responses, download speed, ability to stream well, etc vs direct connection without the VPN? Yes, of course it does, that too is not debatable. Is a "remote play" session effectively a VPN. Yes, of course it is. Now, walk out that logic….(mind blown!)
In short and again, streaming is great when it works, but it is a workaround to their concern, not a solution.
Looking at all the valuable input in the thread made me realize it's the easiest, safest, no-nonsense solution for me. I don't want to worry about refurbished or used discontinued units. Gaming handhelds are starting to become harder to find deals on - or availability. The Steam Deck is already sold out completely (I don't want to be restricted to Steam OS, anyway, but that's besides this point). I don't want to fumble around with streaming to see how acceptable it is or isn't. The higher model ROG Ally X just saw a $200 increase in Japan in the last 48 hours. The Legion Go pricing also looks like it's going up. So yeah, this looks like a pretty good deal to me right now and it couldn't be from a better store. If nothing else I've got 90 days to solidify or regret it. Thanks for all the insight and happy gaming!
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