ASUS
ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1 Extreme)
Based on 135 Reddit mentions
$529.99
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400 a good deal for a steam deck?
He’s talking about the non-Xbox version with Z1 Extreme chip. I just got the ASUS ROG Ally X, which has 1TB SSD, 24GB RAM and 120hz screen, for $430 used. The battery is much larger too.
storebrandkeith in r/Handhelds
April 26, 2026 3:06 AM
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Good mods/upgrades?
Don't get the 65wh. It gives extra 40 minutes maybe. I got the original asus rog ally x 80wh battery. I get solid extra 90 minutes. Plus a 100w power bank which I use for my laptop give me another 90 minutes. In total I can play 4 - 5 hours.
No_Preparation_5734 in r/ROGAlly
May 3, 2026 1:51 PM
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ASUS ROG Ally X vs ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X
Hab eine ROG Ally X, beste Kaufentscheidung für mich was reisen und/oder Nachtschichten angeht. Steamdeck kam für mich nie in Frage. Unterschiede:- Die Xbox Ally X hat einen dedizierten Xbox-Button und startet generell in die Xbox-App als erstes, die Ally X in die von ASUS- XBOX Ally X ist bisschen
...animespiegel in r/zocken
April 25, 2026 9:08 PM
3
Best handheld for a budget of 700-800$?
Got my Xbox ally x at Best Buy open box excellent condition for $870. I think it was super worth it, essentially brand new. The “good” condition open box ones (one level down) go for I think $830? Could ask to see one in that condition before you buy it. To the best of my knowledge, the Xbox ally NO
...VirtualImpression330 in r/Handhelds
April 23, 2026 3:19 AM
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How are y'all dealing with the weight? (Legion Go 1)
I don’t think it’s about the weight but more so the ergonomics. I hate the ergonomics on it. The LeGo S is bad too. It got extremely uncomfortable to hold and play games. I returned it and got an ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) instead. Half the price, better ergonomics, same performance, better battery, mor
...storebrandkeith in r/LegionGo
April 23, 2026 6:21 PM
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Unpopular opinion, the steam deck and the original z1 extreme ally are still the best handhelds on the market.
I don't know that this is an unpopular opinion. As someone who owns or has owned several handhelds, I don't disagree with you. 2026 with all it's price insanity has allowed a little of the FOMO to retreat and evaluate what's what with the handheld marketplace. Sure, there are absolutely iterative el
...SteveNYC in r/Handhelds
April 24, 2026 11:14 AM
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What is the best budget PC handheld money can buy?
Used ASUS ROG Ally running Windows if you need it, Bazzite if you can avoid it. Buy an extended JSAUX battery upgrade for the unit to address its main deficiency of poor battery life. That’s it these days. Everything else will be above your budget.
SteveNYC in r/Handhelds
April 25, 2026 11:08 AM
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Xbox ally
The base ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) is IMO the best bang for buck available right now. They’re going for $450ish refurbished (excellent condition) on EBay rn and is prolly top two in terms most powerful handhelds (behind Z2 Extreme). The base X Box Ally is newer but noticeably less powerful. It’s more ef
...RiyadJamarcus in r/Handhelds
April 20, 2026 5:38 PM
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Go S Z1E back at bestbuy
I got a used ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) with 94% battery health for $430 on Facebook Marketplace. Same performance for more than half the price lol.
storebrandkeith in r/LegionGo
April 21, 2026 5:12 AM
1
Which handheld for General usage.
$1,000 gets you an Xbox Ally X. This is a Windows PC. It is not an Xbox like the name suggests. It’s very capable. Emulating Wii U works great and even on silent mode with the proper settings you’d only be pulling 13watts so battery life can be 5+ hours with these settings. It can do 25 watts on tur
...DrShanksALot in r/Handhelds
April 21, 2026 3:47 PM
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