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Open Box: 512GB ASUS ROG Ally 7" AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Gaming Handheld

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Best Buy has 512GB ASUS ROG Ally 7" AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor Gaming Handheld (Open Box / Excellent, RC71L-ALLY.Z1X_512) on sale for $485.99. Shipping is free.
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  • Play your way with the ROG Ally gaming handheld. Access any game that runs on Windows across all game platforms, including Steam, GOG, Xbox Game Pass, cloud gaming services, Android apps and more. Play anywhere, anytime, using handheld mode or by connecting the Ally to a TV and linking multiple controllers to play with friends. The Ally even transforms into a gaming PC by connecting to ROG XG mobile eGPU and dock - supporting mouse, keyboard, monitor, and more of your favorite peripherals. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z1 processor, a smooth 7-inch 1080p 120Hz touchscreen with AMD FreeSync technology, and ROG intelligent cooling, the ROG Ally takes handheld gaming on to a whole different level.

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  • Open-Box Excellent:
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Best Buy has 512GB ASUS ROG Ally 7" AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor Gaming Handheld (Open Box / Excellent, RC71L-ALLY.Z1X_512) on sale for $485.99. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Due to product being an open box unit, stock may be limited. Ensure that you select the 'Open-Box Excellent' condition in the tab.
Thanks to community member notaek for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • Play your way with the ROG Ally gaming handheld. Access any game that runs on Windows across all game platforms, including Steam, GOG, Xbox Game Pass, cloud gaming services, Android apps and more. Play anywhere, anytime, using handheld mode or by connecting the Ally to a TV and linking multiple controllers to play with friends. The Ally even transforms into a gaming PC by connecting to ROG XG mobile eGPU and dock - supporting mouse, keyboard, monitor, and more of your favorite peripherals. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z1 processor, a smooth 7-inch 1080p 120Hz touchscreen with AMD FreeSync technology, and ROG intelligent cooling, the ROG Ally takes handheld gaming on to a whole different level.

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Open-Box Excellent:
    • Looks brand new
    • Includes all original parts/accessories
    • Typically contains packaging
  • Please see theoriginal post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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talbain
Well what do you want us to do about it?
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CrazyGoat
I would be shocked if we don't see a refresh of this handheld within the next 3-6 months.

Even just the SD Card slot furnace issue would be enough to warrant one.

That said - this is easily my #2 pick behind the Steam Deck OLED. Excellent hardware - but highly compromised by the SD card failures and (relatively) small battery.

Steam Deck OLED is certainly the better handheld (in my opinion) - as it does more of the "handheld" things better than the windows devices I own. (Standby/resume - auto-updating games - no drivers/funny business - excellent controls/hardware - great battery life - "verified" games in the store)

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Darn.. I adopted this too soon.. bought it at $600 open box..
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I got the regular Z1 non xtreme for $300 last week and I've been loving it so far because of the higher resolution and 120hz screen compared to my Steam Deck non OLED. I want this higher more powerful one with more graphics cores but it's $200 more.
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Quote from Alucard400 :
I got the regular Z1 non xtreme for $300 last week and I've been loving it so far because of the higher resolution and 120hz screen compared to my Steam Deck non OLED. I want this higher more powerful one with more graphics cores but it's $200 more.
Well what do you want us to do about it?
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youra6
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Just a fyi this was around the same price as around BF.
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I will bite at under $400, very tempted, but I want a Legion Go more I think.
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Manothedoc
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Certainly worth at this price. I bought it for I believe 700 with the preorder. I use it almost everyday at turbo mode connected to the power cable. Works really well. But gets heated easily and takes a while for the heat to dissipate after finishing the gaming.
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Quote from PeteyTheStriker :
I will bite at under $400, very tempted, but I want a Legion Go more I think.
I havs a Go and Ally. At this price point it's very solid
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Quote from Alucard400 :
I got the regular Z1 non xtreme for $300 last week and I've been loving it so far because of the higher resolution and 120hz screen compared to my Steam Deck non OLED. I want this higher more powerful one with more graphics cores but it's $200 more.
In a similar position. Picked up what was essentially a brand new Z1 model for $270 out the door, and I just can't justify spending an additional $200+tax on this one. The 10% cashback on the best buy credit card makes it especially tempting, but between the SD card issues and the ROG Ally 2 likely coming fairly soon, I can't swing it. I already have a non-OLED Deck, and the base model Ally runs most games well enough, especially in Turbo mode, so I'll probably either sit tight and wait for the next one, or return the Ally and be content with my Deck.
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Quote from HayesCooper :
In a similar position. Picked up what was essentially a brand new Z1 model for $270 out the door, and I just can't justify spending an additional $200+tax on this one. The 10% cashback on the best buy credit card makes it especially tempting, but between the SD card issues and the ROG Ally 2 likely coming fairly soon, I can't swing it. I already have a non-OLED Deck, and the base model Ally runs most games well enough, especially in Turbo mode, so I'll probably either sit tight and wait for the next one, or return the Ally and be content with my Deck.

I'm still on the return window for the Ally Z1 too. My original plan was to wait for the Deck 2 (or an Ally 2). I'm liking the interface on the Ally as I can run everything on windows. I got Windows installed on my non OLED deck too but wished I had the higher refresh rate. I had picked up this Z1 because it's a great price when you compare it to other emulator machines from Ambernic or Ayaneo. It can run PS2, Gamecube and Dreamcast easily.
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How is BB's "fair" condition. They have it local pick up at $455.99
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Quote from Manothedoc :
Certainly worth at this price. I bought it for I believe 700 with the preorder. I use it almost everyday at turbo mode connected to the power cable. Works really well. But gets heated easily and takes a while for the heat to dissipate after finishing the gaming.
That's because you're playing on turbo (30 watts). You get 80% of max performance running at 15 watts, which runs much cooler and will provide roughly twice the battery life also, should you disconnect from power.
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Quote from pigwithman :
How is BB's "fair" condition. They have it local pick up at $455.99
It varies store by store, to be honest. I typically only buy open box Fair, since they're things I otherwise can't justify. Have had some stores that (consistently) mark basically brand new as Fair, another one didn't have a power adapter.

I'd go for it, and put it through its paces. After all, you can always return it.

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I would be shocked if we don't see a refresh of this handheld within the next 3-6 months.

Even just the SD Card slot furnace issue would be enough to warrant one.

That said - this is easily my #2 pick behind the Steam Deck OLED. Excellent hardware - but highly compromised by the SD card failures and (relatively) small battery.

Steam Deck OLED is certainly the better handheld (in my opinion) - as it does more of the "handheld" things better than the windows devices I own. (Standby/resume - auto-updating games - no drivers/funny business - excellent controls/hardware - great battery life - "verified" games in the store)
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