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

$500

$790

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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 $499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Tuxedo38 for finding 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:
    • Valid through 4/12/26. While supplies last.
    • 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.

Original Post

Written by Tuxedo38
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Community Notes
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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 $499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Tuxedo38 for finding 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:
    • Valid through 4/12/26. While supplies last.
    • 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 Tuxedo38

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ecsa0014
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Personally, I would rather go for an OG Z1E Ally over this. The Z2A is quite a bit weaker than the Z1E.

edit: I meant Z2A, there is no Z1A
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Eragorn
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Current prices for the "Free" games included:

Starfield

$49.99 via Steam [steampowered.com]
$33.49 via Loaded [loaded.com]

Unknown 9: Awakening

$19.99 via Steam [steampowered.com]
$9.39 via Loaded [loaded.com]

Lies of P

$59.99 via Steam [steampowered.com]
$21.39 via Loaded [loaded.com]

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

$59.99 via Steam [steampowered.com]
$19.99 via Loaded [loaded.com]



Total Sale Value:

$189.96 via Steam
$84.26 via Loaded
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Community Reviews

The Xbox Ally with Z2A is a portable Windows handheld that shines for Game Pass, indie games, and casual play, with a 7 inch 120Hz screen, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. The included game bundle and Game Pass extras make the $499.99 price feel much lower, especially if the extras get used. Performance is generally described as above the Steam Deck and fine for many games at 1080p or 720p on low settings, though heavier AAA titles will not run at high settings and the Z1 Extreme model is faster. The larger 60Wh battery and more comfortable ergonomics are notable strengths, making it a practical travel companion.

Common Questions (5)

  • The Z1 Extreme model is significantly faster, with about 2x the CPU cores, 50% more GPU cores, and roughly 15-20% better performance in some games. The Z2A still generally matches or exceeds a Steam Deck, but it is the weaker chip.

    ecsa0014TealHerring646BlueDesk9616EverettM1119

  • It will play Fortnite, and benchmark videos can show the FPS and settings you can expect. It can handle many AAA games at 1080p or 720p on low settings, but it will not run every latest game at high settings with all the visual extras.

    Tuxedo38Tuxedo38EverettM1119Slicksale

  • With the bundled games and Game Pass value, the effective handheld cost can drop to about $275-$375 if you use the extras. At the $499.99 sale price, it is framed as a strong deal for a 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD handheld.

    m0ralitym0ralityPr1vateer

  • Yes, the promotion terms say all of the included free games must be redeemed on Steam. Their listed sale value is about $189.96 via Steam, or $84.26 using Loaded pricing as a comparison.

    itank2Eragorn

  • Yes, the Z2A Xbox Ally has a 60Wh battery versus 40Wh on the original Z1 Extreme Ally. It also avoids the original model's microSD card slot issue, which could damage cards.

    BlueDesk9616Renanmarc

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Apr 3, 2026 9:57 PM
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schlackApr 3, 2026 9:57 PM
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Seems like a great way to play some Xbox GamePass games on the go. I'm not looking to play AAA on a 7" screen anyways, so indies are perfect.
Apr 3, 2026 10:15 PM
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OliveSpaniel2523Apr 3, 2026 10:15 PM
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Quote from djlotomo View quoted comment :
Can someone convince why do I need to buy this? Money not a problem.I already have pc, ps5
It's like a Steam Deck. Don't really need it if you have other ways of mobile gaming.
Apr 3, 2026 10:44 PM
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gcforrealApr 3, 2026 10:44 PM
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Quote from ecsa0014 View quoted comment :
Personally, I would rather go for an OG Z1E Ally over this. The Z2A is quite a bit weaker than the Z1E. edit: I meant Z2A, there is no Z1A
Where are you finding a z1e original NEW for this price range ? Plus the sticks suck on that model and the SD card reader is known for failure .
Apr 3, 2026 11:25 PM
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looktarApr 3, 2026 11:25 PM
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wow IPS in this economy, what a treat
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Apr 3, 2026 11:44 PM
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VioletTent657Apr 3, 2026 11:44 PM
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Quote from GinnyMaive View quoted comment :
lol

Since you haven't been paying attention: gaming platforms have all seen multiple price increases over the past couple years. Nobody expects the Steam Machine to still launch this year. Steam Deck pricing has already gone up in several countries (about 20%) and most real gamers expect this won't be constrained to a single region.

512 GiB NVME is up ~3x over the past 6 months (spot price of ~$55, now $225)

DDR ram is similarly up ~3x over the same time period. While LPDDR5X hasn't seen the same yet, I'm sure it's fine and especially won't be affected by NVIDIA using it in their newer data center CPUs (like Vera Rubin) which use it.

Hilarious how confidently arrogant you are with your head in the ground.
You should buy ten then. HODL
Apr 4, 2026 12:16 AM
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Parker1974Apr 4, 2026 12:16 AM
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Quote from GinnyMaive View quoted comment :
would this be a good investment for retirement?
This would be more of a divestment than an investment, imo. However, I hear that the pork belly market is trending upwards, so you might want to take a look at that instead
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Apr 4, 2026 1:49 AM
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Apr 4, 2026 1:49 AM
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Quote from Pr1vateer View quoted comment :
Absolutely, if you like to invest in things that go down in value over time.
So pretty much anything but gas and gold in 2026?

Oh wait, somehow gold is down too Wink

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Apr 4, 2026 1:55 AM
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kelpe1925Apr 4, 2026 1:55 AM
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There is a reason why this version goes on sale so much and the only decent version doesn't.
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Apr 4, 2026 5:59 AM
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azianboi94Apr 4, 2026 5:59 AM
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Quote from djlotomo View quoted comment :
Can someone convince why do I need to buy this? Money not a problem.
I already have pc, ps5
if money isn't a problem just go for the xbox ally x
Apr 4, 2026 10:23 AM
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m0ralityApr 4, 2026 10:23 AM
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Quote from Eragorn View quoted comment :
Current prices for the "Free" games included:
Total Sale Value:
  • $189.96 via Steam
  • $84.26 via Loaded
When you add in Gamepass it becomes even better from a price perspective. If you truly want/use the extras, you are only paying $275 to $375 for the handheld.
Apr 4, 2026 10:28 AM
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m0ralityApr 4, 2026 10:28 AM
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Quote from Tuxedo38 View quoted comment :
I ended up buying one of these.

Will this play all the latest games at high settings? No, but it's a nice supplemental handheld to your main gaming console/PC, particularly if you have Xbox/PC GamePass. Also Lenovo just gave their Legion Go 2 handhelds a significant price hike today and Sony their PlayStation consoles last week, so I feel like these deals may be fewer and farer between as components continue to skyrocket in price.
$500 with 200+ in extras (if you use them) is a good deal in this economic situation.
Apr 4, 2026 10:30 AM
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m0ralityApr 4, 2026 10:30 AM
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Quote from seniorweek2005 View quoted comment :
I had a Z1E and it couldn't play Fortnite. Is everyone saying this one is weaker?
Huh? The Z1E can absolutely play Fortnite. That sounds like a settings issue.
Apr 4, 2026 10:32 AM
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m0ralityApr 4, 2026 10:32 AM
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Quote from PhantomAce View quoted comment :
IMO the ergonomics on this are more comfortable
Z1E will play heavier games at higher frame rates. Games like Cyberpunk will run on both, but better on the Z1E. Even heavier games such as Expedition 33, etc. are more playable on a Z1E (but I don't think that it is an optimal experience)
Apr 4, 2026 10:33 AM
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m0ralityApr 4, 2026 10:33 AM
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Quote from djlotomo View quoted comment :
Can someone convince why do I need to buy this? Money not a problem.
I already have pc, ps5
Handhelds have a different purpose, ie portability. If you want to play while waiting in a car, at an airport, etc a handheld is better than bringing your PS5 and a TV.

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Apr 4, 2026 2:59 PM
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m0ralityApr 4, 2026 2:59 PM
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Quote from looktar View quoted comment :
wow IPS in this economy, what a treat
Find a handheld with VRR, 120hz, 1080 and OLED for under $1200.

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