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

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Alright, so picture this: the gaming handheld market right now is like a bustling bazaar, full of chatter and shiny new toys. And the newest kid on the block? The Nintendo Switch 2 — and wow, it’s like the new golden child everyone’s talking about. And then there’s Asus, trying to crash the party with its ROG Ally packed with a Z1 Extreme processor, priced at $499 over at Best Buy. It’s like finding a surprise in your cereal box. I think.

Oh, and don’t even get me started on the competition. Valve’s Steam Deck, MSI Claw, Lenovo Legion Go — it’s a bit like the battle of the bands, each trying to outdo the others. Asus is even teasing an Xbox version of the ROG Ally. Honestly, who knows what’s cooking behind those techy curtains? Maybe prices will drop once new stuff comes out. Right now, though, this ROG Ally is the star of the show for Windows 11 machines.

Now, let’s talk about that Z1 processor in the ROG Ally. It’s like the energizer bunny of processors — keeps things going longer without sucking the life out of your battery. When you get all the settings just right, it really goes the distance. But the magic happens when you plug it in. Compared to the Steam Deck, the ROG Ally is like speeding down the freeway with not a care in the world.

We got our hands on the ROG Ally and put it through its paces. This beefier version of the standard Z1 ROG did not disappoint. Its weight is surprisingly light, almost like holding a cloud if that makes sense. And the display, wow — vibrant doesn’t even begin to cover it. Running Windows 11, it just gobbles up PC games like candy at a carnival.

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