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

Oh wow, handheld gaming devices. So, there’s like this whole battlefield for these gizmos, you know? Kind of wild if you think about it. Anyway, the Nintendo Switch 2 — not gonna lie, it’s the cool kid on the block right now. But here comes Asus with their ROG Ally. This one’s got the Z1 Extreme thingamajig inside and costs $499 at Best Buy. Yeah, I checked. Kinda sits in this cozy place between its cousins, the ROG Ally Z1 and ROG Ally X. Confusing names, right?

Okay, so imagine the ROG Ally squaring off against Valve’s Steam Deck, MSI Claw (what a name!), and Lenovo Legion Go. It’s like some kind of epic handheld showdown. I heard whispers about Asus dropping a new Xbox version soon. Sound epic? Maybe. Prices might tumble once new toys drop, but this is the sweet deal for now, unless you’re waiting for, I dunno, a unicorn sale or something.

The Z1 processor, though? Handy for battery. Drinks power like it’s sipping tea on a lazy afternoon. Hit the sweet spot with the screen settings, and you’re golden for a decent gaming session. The real magic happens plugged into the wall. Compared to the Steam Deck? ROG Ally swings for the high framerates. Smooooooth like butter.

Tried the Asus ROG Ally myself. Am I impressed? Oh yeah. It feels light — like surprisingly light — next to the Steam Deck. And the display? It could probably light up a small room. Plus, it runs Windows 11. Makes it this baby PC that just happens to fit in your hands. Crazy world we live in.

If saving cash is your thing, there’s always this rabbit hole of Best PC Hardware deals you can dive into. SSDs, storage, monitors, graphics cards, CPUs — you name it. Heck, you might just find something else screaming “buy me!” randomly. Happy hunting!