Asus ROG Ally (Z1)
$600
See at Best Buy
Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme)
$700
See at Best Buy
Since the release of the Steam Deck, there has been a significant increase in interest for handheld gaming PCs. Earlier this year, Asus, a leading PC gaming brand, ventured into the Windows handheld market with the Asus ROG Ally. Initially, only the $700 Z1 Extreme model was available, but now you can purchase the more affordable Z1 model for $600 at Best Buy.
Asus ROG Ally
Although the battery life of the ROG Ally Z1 may not be the longest, averaging around two to three hours from a full charge, it compensates for this drawback with its impressive hardware at this price point. The high-quality seven-inch 1080p LED screen enhances the visual experience of your games, while the device also boasts a respectable 512GB SSD, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and an AMD GPU capable of smoothly handling graphically-intensive games. Additionally, you have the option of converting the ROG Ally into a desktop gaming PC with a separately sold charger dock.
For increased power, consider investing in the Z1 Extreme. Priced at $700, this model offers a notable improvement in compute units and threads compared to its counterparts.
The distinguishing factor of the ROG Ally lies in its resemblance to a Windows 11 PC. It allows for the installation of numerous applications such as Steam, Epic Games Store, EA Play, and the Windows Xbox app. Furthermore, subscribers can effortlessly access their entire Game Pass library on the ROG Ally.
The content boasts various impressive features like haptic feedback, fast-charging capability, a fingerprint sensor, a microSD card slot for affordable storage expansion, and an eye-catching design. It offers a comfortable gaming experience and can be enhanced further with an extensive selection of additional accessories.
With the Bluetooth and USB-C connection, effortlessly connect and synchronize a DualSense or Xbox wireless controller to enjoy gaming on the ROG Ally. Additionally, the official Asus wireless earbuds provide active noise cancellation support. For added performance, consider the costly XG mobile eGPU to boost the power of the ROG Ally.
Check out the Asus ROG Ally and its related accessories below:
Asus ROG Ally
$600-$700
See at Best Buy (Z1 Extreme) See at Best Buy (Z1)
Asus ROG Raikiri Pro Controller
$170
Preorder at Best Buy
Asus ROG Ally Travel Case
$40
See at Best Buy
Asus ROG Cetra True Wireless Gaming Earbuds
$100
See at Best Buy (white) See at Best Buy (black)
Asus ROG 65W Charger Dock
$65
See at Best Buy (sold out)
Asus ROG Raikiri Wireless Controller
$100
See at Best Buy (sold out)
Asus ROG Delta S Wireless Headphones
$160 (was $200)
See at Best Buy
Asus ROG XG Mobile eGPU - RTX 3080
$1,500
See at Best Buy
