This year’s Black Friday is shaping up to be the best ever for gamers. In addition to the mouthwatering deals on the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles, Best Buy has also knocked $100 off the ASUS ROG Ally X, bringing the latest handheld console down to $700. This is the best price we’ve seen for the handheld since its launch in July, and it joins other handheld gaming consoles that have received hefty discounts this Black Friday, such as the Lenovo Legion.
Why the ROG Ally X Is the Best Handheld Console to Buy This Black Friday
The ROG Ally X is an enhanced model of the popular ROG Ally handheld from ASUS and boasts a host of improvements that make it one of the best Windows handheld gaming console available. ASUS has refined everything from the design to make it more comfortable and easier to grip to the handheld, which makes a big difference in gaming. While it uses the same Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor as the previous model, the RAM has been bumped from 16GB to 24GB and packs even better cooling.
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Asus ROG Ally X Review
The Asus ROG Ally X gives the original model a significant performance bump through better battery life and more RAM.
Compared to the old ROG Ally, this model feels much snappier and can push higher, consistent FPS in games. The price is the only major issue for most people, especially when you compare it to the Steam Deck and Switch, but otherwise, ASUS hit a home run with the refreshed ROG Ally X. It has double the battery, which means more playing time, and the M.2 2280 internal SSD is now easier to swap for a high-capacity SSD. In our hands-on review, we managed to hit about 3.5 hours of playing time in medium and high settings at 60FPS.
Grab the ROG Ally X at the Lowest Price It Has Ever Been
Normally, the ROG Ally X is available for $800, which gets you a Windows 11 handheld console with a 1TB SSD and 24GB of RAM. However, with the ongoing Black Friday deal at Best Buy, you can pick one up for $600 and use the $100 savings to get more games. If you need a white version, the original ROG Ally with a Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor is still up for grabs at Best Buy for $400 after a special $150 discount. Aside from the poor ergonomics and worse battery life, the older model is a good budget alternative, powered by the same CPU and 120Hz screen.
Asus ROG Ally X
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The ASUS ROG Ally X is the successor to the ROG Ally, and it comes with a host of improvements. It is powered by the same Z1 Extreme APU but comes with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage with the M.2 SSD being a standard 2280 form factor. There is an additional exhaust vent to keep the mainboard cool.
- Dimensions
- 28×11.1×2.47 to 3.69 cm
- Brand
- ASUS
- Weight
- 678 grams
- Chipset
- AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
- RAM
- 24GB LPDDR5
- Storage
- 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280)
- Wireless Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
- Display
- 7-inch FHD (1920 x 1080)
- Ports
- 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x Type C Thunderbolt 4, 1x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC)
- Battery
- 80Wh
Along with the ROG Ally X, several handheld gaming consoles have also been discounted at Best Buy. Lenovo’s Legion Go 1TB, powered by the same processor as the ROG Ally X, is down to $550 after a hefty $200 discount. The 512GB model of the Legion Go is also retailing at $200 off its MSRP, dropping to $500. Ultimately, if you’re looking for a powerful handheld console, we highly recommend the ROG Ally X, especially at its reduced price. It has no match in terms of performance, and its refined design adds to its already compelling case as the best handheld gaming console.
For those who want the full-on console experience, Sony has finally discounted the PS5 consoles, offering $75 off the PlayStation 5 Slim and PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition. Whether you’re a handheld or desktop kind of gamer, plenty of deals can be had this Black Friday.
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