Man, the world of gaming handhelds is like a chaotic bazaar right now. I mean, with the Nintendo Switch 2 just dropping, it’s almost like everyone and their cousin wants a piece of that spotlight. Oh, and here’s where Asus tries to elbow its way through with the ROG Ally. You can get this bad boy with the Z1 Extreme processor for $499 at Best Buy. Between its siblings, Z1 and X, this one’s kinda like the middle child, I guess. Always gets overlooked, right?
It’s duking it out with the likes of Valve’s Steam Deck, the MSI Claw—I always picture an actual claw, weirdly—and the Lenovo Legion Go. Heard a rumor about Asus maybe tossing out an Xbox version of the Ally soon. When the new kids arrive, prices might do that free fall thing. For now, though, this deal’s as sweet as it gets for a Windows 11 gadget, lining up with what you’d expect from sales.
The Z1 processor—honestly, sounds like some sci-fi movie tech—is kinda nifty, sipping power like it’s a rare vintage. Tweak the screen settings just right, and you’ve got some solid game time before the dreaded battery warnings. Plug it into the wall, and bam! It cranks things up a notch compared to the Steam Deck. I’m talking buttery smooth framerates here.
So, we gave the Asus ROG Ally a whirl. This beefier version really caught our attention—especially how it’s lighter than the Steam Deck and packs a punch with its vibrant display. Running on Windows 11, it’s like having a teeny-tiny PC in your hands. Talk about convenient, eh?
Anyway, if you’re after more bargains—who isn’t?—check out our deals on all things PC hardware. We’ve got everything from SSDs to gaming monitors. Maybe you’ll stumble upon something you didn’t know you needed. Or maybe you knew all along. Life’s funny that way.
