ROG Xbox Ally Gaming Handheld Is On Sale For Only $489 For A Limited Time

Asus ROG Xbox Ally Gaming Handheld $489 (was $600) Get deal at Amazon See at Walmart See at Best Buy See at Target Asus ROG Xbox Ally 2-in-1 Premium Case (Official) $70 See at Amazon See at Best Buy There’s still time to save big on the first official Xbox gaming handheld. The Asus ROG Xbox Ally, which launched in October with a $600 MSRP, is on sale for $489 at Amazon and Walmart, $490 at Best Buy, and $520 at Target. It’s still not entirely clear when this deal ends, but it’s still available as of December 17. The $489 price at Amazon is an all-time low for the recently released Windows gaming handheld. Amazon has also restocked the official Xbox Ally 2-in-1 Premium Case.If you pick up the Xbox Ally at Amazon, you should also check out some of the third-party accessories available now, including docking stations, screen protectors, travel cases, and microSD UHS-II cards. Though it’s sold out more often than not at Amazon, the official Xbox Ally 2-in-1 Premium Case is currently available to order. Asus ROG Xbox Ally Gaming Handheld $489 (was $600) The ROG Xbox Ally is an entry-level Windows gaming handheld with impressive features and performance for the price. The Ryzen Z2 A chip is comparable to Steam Deck’s custom AMD APU, and if you increase the TDP–at the expense of battery life–the Xbox Ally can outperform the Steam Deck OLED. For reference, the Steam Deck OLED 512GB model retails for $549.The Xbox Ally has a 1920 x 1080p IPS display with 120Hz refresh rate and support for VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium. If you’re comparing to the Steam Deck OLED, Valve’s handheld has a 7.4-inch 1280 x 800p OLED display with HDR and 90Hz refresh rate. So the Steam Deck wins in panel type and size, but the Xbox Ally wins in resolution and refresh rate. That said, to get the best performance on Xbox Ally, you will often want to lock the resolution at 720p, so the Xbox Ally doesn’t always take full advantage of its advantages.The Xbox Ally is arguably the most comfortable Windows gaming handheld on the market today. Asus opted for the PlayStation Portal approach by essentially splitting the Xbox Wireless Controller in half and connecting it to each side. Along with all of the buttons, triggers, and bumpers found on the Xbox Wireless Controller, the Xbox Ally has two remappable back buttons. It also has motion controls and HD haptics.One of the big selling points of the Xbox Ally is the custom, console-inspired dashboard that is easier to use than the traditional Windows interface. The Xbox Ally has a 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM, a microSD UHS-II card slot to expand storage capacity, two USB-C ports, and a headphone jack.Check out the Xbox Ally’s specs and features below. If you want to read more about the Xbox Ally and the higher-powered $1,000 Xbox Ally X, check out our buying guide and our review of the Ally X.Specs:Processor: AMD Ryzen Z2 ARAM: 16GB LPDDR5X-6400Storage: 512GB M.2 2280 SSDDisplay:7″ IPS touchscreen (Gorilla Glass Victus)1920 x 1080120Hz refresh rateVRR supportedAMD FreeSync PremiumController Design:Contoured gripsHall Effect triggersShoulder bumpersABXY bumpers2 remappable back buttonsAnalog sticks with light rings6-Axis motion controlsHD haptics5 menu/settings buttonsPorts:2x USB 3.2 Type-C3.5mm audiomicroSD: UHS-II reader (only UHS-II)Network: Wi-Fi 6E / Bluetooth 5.4Battery: 80WhBattery life: 1.5-5 hoursWeight: 670gDimensions: 290.8 x 121.5 x 50.7mm Get deal at Amazon See at Walmart See at Best Buy Game Pass Ultimate subscribers have a built-in library of hundreds of games for the Xbox Ally. Whether you already have a subscription or not, you’ll want to purchase your membership from a major retailer instead of directly through Microsoft. The price of Game Pass Ultimate increased to $30/month in October, but major retailers still sell prepaid codes for $20/month.Continue Reading at GameSpot