Asus ROG Ally Black Friday Deals: A Handheld Gaming PC Bonanza
This Black Friday, snag incredible deals on the Asus ROG Ally! Target offers the AMD Ryzen Z1 powered ROG Ally for $350, its lowest price ever. Meanwhile, Best Buy has the more powerful ROG Ally Z1 Extreme on sale.
ROG Ally Deals:
- ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1): $350 at Target (originally $500)
- ROG Ally Z1 Extreme: $500 at Best Buy (originally $650), or $450 with My Best Buy Plus membership
The base ROG Ally boasts a sharp 1080p screen, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Need more storage? Easily upgrade with a microSD card or a new internal SSD. Options include the WD Black SN770M or the Corsair MP600 Core Mini.
Performance and Accessories:
Expect impressive performance for its price. While not ideal for max settings on the newest AAA titles, it handles many games, especially older titles and indie games, at 1080p with at least 30fps. A docking station enhances its desktop PC capabilities. Asus also offers a 65W Charger Dock.
ROG Ally Z1 Extreme and ROG Ally X:
The ROG Ally Z1 Extreme, featuring additional CPU cores and a better GPU, excels with graphically demanding games. The top-tier ROG Ally X offers even more power, with 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, but at a higher price point. A $900 2TB SSD edition releases December 9th.
Asus’ Armoury Crate app provides a console-like interface, simplifying gaming.