Save $150 on the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme Windows Gaming Handheld — Ideal for Dorm-Room Gaming

Oh man, you know when you pick up a new handheld gaming device and it’s like, “Whoa, where have you been all my life?” Yeah, that’s the vibe right now in the gaming handheld world—super competitive. Like, the Nintendo Switch 2 just dropped and shook things up. And Asus? They’re not one to back down with the ROG Ally. Got this Z1 Extreme processor going for $499 at Best Buy. I remember walking into the store, probably just to browse, but that price just—bam—got me!

So, there’s the Steam Deck, MSI Claw, Lenovo Legion Go, and others in this crazy race. It’s like a handheld hunger games? Anyway, the latest buzz says there’s an Asus Xbox version on the horizon. I’m betting this means we’ll see some price slashing soon—fingers crossed. But right now, snagging this Windows 11 bad boy for the current price feels like you’re in on a secret deal or something.

And the battery life? I was camping (okay, in my living room), and this thing just kept going. The Z1 processor? Power-efficient ninja! But let’s be real, plug it in and it becomes a different beast. I’m talking frame rates that could give the Steam Deck a run for its money.

So here’s the deal: we tried out the ROG Ally—gave it a good spin—and wow, not gonna lie, the weight felt just right compared to the Deck. And that display? It’s like watching a light show… but for your games. Running Windows 11 is like, total compatibility heaven. You get all these PC games on a mini device. Like, why didn’t we have this years ago?

Oh, and if you’re out hunting for deals, like I constantly find myself doing, hit up the Best PC Hardware deals. Might get lost for hours in SSDs, monitors, and graphics cards. Maybe that’s what happened last time…

Anyway, wait, what was I saying? Oh right, go check it out if you’re keen!