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Feb 17, 2026 8:51 PM

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally: 7" FHD 120Hz, Ryzen Z2 A, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD + 4 Games

$490

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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:
  • 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)

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.
  • About this store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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Written by tDames | Staff
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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:
  • 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)

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.
  • About this store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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Written by tDames | Staff

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SlickCrayon1512
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Just don't buy. That crap z2a is from 2019.
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CoreyR2384
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Sure, but he already owns a Steam Deck. Wouldn't buying an entirely new device be much more of a drastic change than spending 15 minutes installing Windows on the Steam Deck?
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HH8669
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Buy steamdeck oled/ or AllyZ1E/Z2E all better than this
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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.

Common Questions (5)

  • It is best suited for handheld play, indies, emulation, and modern games with tweaked settings rather than ultra AAA settings. The Z2 A is described as underpowered compared with Z1 Extreme/Z2 Extreme-class devices, but it is still considered a fair value at this price for portable gaming.

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  • Redemption goes through AMDRewards and requires a separate email with instructions, then registration, code entry, and an AMD Product Verification Tool before linking a Steam account. The process can be finicky, and setting the system clock to the current date/time may help the verification tool work.

    richycoxKirkland-picklesPhenomesaurusMellowCrow337

  • Yes, but performance depends heavily on connection quality. Solid Wi‑Fi works best; hotspot or public Wi‑Fi can add lag and disconnects, especially for competitive games like Fortnite, while cloud services such as Amazon Luna can work fine.

    JollyPiranha254WooHoo2YouJollyPiranha254WooHoo2You

  • Yes. It runs Windows, so Fortnite and other Windows-native games are available without SteamOS compatibility issues. That makes it a better fit than SteamOS handhelds for shoppers who want to avoid tinkering or game-specific workarounds.

    PhenomesaurusPhenomesaurusPhenomesaurusSRFNYC

  • It is treated as a console with Costco's standard satisfaction guarantee rather than a 90-day electronics return window. That makes it a lower-risk way to try the handheld compared with used or refurbished alternatives.

    SmilingSparrow2430BJFishPhenomesaurus

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Feb 19, 2026 5:06 PM
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FairName776Feb 19, 2026 5:06 PM
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underspecc'd kind of DOA to begin with
Feb 19, 2026 5:16 PM
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quikahFeb 19, 2026 5:16 PM
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Quote from JollyPiranha254 View quoted comment :
https://www.xbox.com/en-US/consoles/remote-play

You can test it right now if you have a smartphone with Bluetooth and an Xbox controller..... even the controller is optional if you wanna suffer through touch controls.

One thing I will note: Handhelds like the Retroid Pocket seem to do this a lot better than my Samsung Galaxy. I have enough input lag when playing on the Galaxy/Xbox controller that something like Pinball FX is borderline unplayable, but it works nearly flawlessly on my other Android handhelds. Probably because the Galaxy is running a bunch of other stuff in the background, has a much lower refresh rate (I have one of the really cheap budget models), and isn't using the built in controls of something like a Retroid.

But pinball is pretty niche. Most games that dont require as much precision (such as Halo, Forza, and various Doom games) play just fine with my phone/controller.
FYI, there is a bug/poor optimization in the mediatek chip that some samsung devices (and other devices probably) use which adds an extra ~15ms of latency due to chromium using the wrong decoder. I haven't tried it but supposedly Firefox works correctly. https://issues.chromium.org/issues/439294798
Feb 19, 2026 6:05 PM
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SysopFeb 19, 2026 6:05 PM
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Quote from Phenomesaurus View quoted comment :
Firstly, where are you seeing the L Go S for "about the same price" here of around $500? Second, it seems that device runs Steam OS so it's no go on Fortnite and possibly other games.
I got the L Go for $500 new and the S is the lite version with a less powerful processor. I've seen the S here for $500 a few times.
Feb 19, 2026 6:17 PM
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SRFNYCFeb 19, 2026 6:17 PM
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Quote from RiceyFighter View quoted comment :
eBay is offering certified refurbished of Rog Ally Z1 Extreme with 2 year All State warranty for $400... looks like more performance for lesser price.
You've got to be very careful with this purchase on eBay. Do NOT buy the model with the Z1 (non-extreme) processor in it. There are a couple of listings for refurbished models at $399.00, avoid them.
But I would absolutely encourage people to buy a Z1E Ally off of eBay, especially it is has an extended warranty on it. Those are great handhelds for that price.
Feb 19, 2026 7:09 PM
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SRFNYCFeb 19, 2026 7:09 PM
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I think the best thing about this deal is that it's at Costco. You can see for yourself if you like it and if not, return it. It really is an underpowered unit and Windows does not make it any faster. That said, if you're looking to play GamePass games, this is an available, affordable option. If you want to play games on Steam that you feel would work well on a Steam Deck, you're going to have a similar (not same) experience on this device. If that's not powerful enough, then don't buy it.
Would I buy it? No. But there's so few good devices that are affordable right now, this might be a decent pickup for some people who are not looking for much. If you're into emulation, this device is going to be excellent. The one thing I will say about this device is that it's very flexible. You can install Bazzite if you want a SteamOS experience, you can dual boot with Windows, you can install SteamOS itself (not officially supported).
People spend a lot of time talking about how bad it is without acknowledging what it can do well. It's a great streamer for Xbox, Playstation, GamePass, GeForce Now, and Boosteroid, among others. It's great for emulation and it's great for Steam Deck levels of gameplay.
Good luck!
Feb 20, 2026 7:19 AM
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Kirkland-picklesFeb 20, 2026 7:19 AM
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For anyone else who bought this... How do you activate the games it comes with???
Feb 20, 2026 11:34 AM
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FaithfulHamster1779Feb 20, 2026 11:34 AM
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Quote from Phenomesaurus View quoted comment :
Wow - people really don't like this thing. The Ally Z1E or Z2E are older, discontinued units, right? So I'd have to look for a used one?I'm just looking for a simple, quick gaming on the go solution. I find myself often out and about, waiting for the kids to finish their lessons, etc. Also I would occasionally game at home when they've taken over the main TV that I would normally play Xbox on. I looked at the Steam Deck but (aside from availability issues right now) there are only two games I play right now: Helldivers 2 and Fortnite. Steam Deck can't play Fortnite. That's not to say I won't eventually play other games at some point but for now knocking one of the two games that I DO play off the compatibility list would be a nono.
Get an AYN Odin 3. Toss GameNative on it.

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Feb 20, 2026 5:10 PM
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PhenomesaurusFeb 20, 2026 5:10 PM
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Quote from Sysop View quoted comment :
I got the L Go for $500 new and the S is the lite version with a less powerful processor. I've seen the S here for $500 a few times.
I see the Legion Go deal for $437 from Jan 28, which was like days before I considered buying a gaming handheld so I missed it. I've been religiously checking the link throughout these past days in the hopes it would come back into stock and still be slick priced. I believe for a while the price shown under the 'not available' pop up was around $436 but has now started showing $496. I'm not holding my breath anymore but I'll have this deal to hold me over for a few months.
Feb 20, 2026 5:20 PM
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richycoxFeb 20, 2026 5:20 PM
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Quote from Kirkland-pickles View quoted comment :
For anyone else who bought this... How do you activate the games it comes with???
Separate email. Redemption instruction to "AMDrewards" to get codes
Feb 20, 2026 5:33 PM
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MellowCrow337Feb 20, 2026 5:33 PM
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Quote from richycox View quoted comment :
Separate email. Redemption instruction to "AMDrewards" to get codes
does not work. Probably return this device to Costco back.
Feb 20, 2026 5:38 PM
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Kirkland-picklesFeb 20, 2026 5:38 PM
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Quote from MellowCrow337 View quoted comment :
does not work. Probably return this device to Costco back.
had to contact costco support and got the email right after
Feb 20, 2026 6:10 PM
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MellowCrow337Feb 20, 2026 6:10 PM
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Quote from Kirkland-pickles View quoted comment :
had to contact costco support and got the email right after
I got redemption code. Where I can get coupon code?
Feb 20, 2026 6:18 PM
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MellowCrow337Feb 20, 2026 6:18 PM
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retailer coupon code?
Feb 20, 2026 6:25 PM
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Kirkland-picklesFeb 20, 2026 6:25 PM
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Quote from MellowCrow337 View quoted comment :
I got redemption code. Where I can get coupon code?
You gotta go to amdrewards.com enter the code then download an app to the device then link your steam account then you get it I think.

It's a farking mess honestly

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Feb 20, 2026 6:40 PM
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MellowCrow337Feb 20, 2026 6:40 PM
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Thanks. Why we need steam? I thought device on windows.

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