The Asus ROG Ally just got another price cut for Cyber Monday, and I'm not even mad
That's right, the Asus ROG Ally just got another price cut, and while I fully didn't expect this Cyber Monday deal, I'm pleased nonetheless. The new offer isn't as big a drop as the initial Black Friday discount, but it does knock it to a new record low and close the gap between the handheld gaming PC and Valve's Steam Deck.
Over at Best Buy, you'll now find the Asus ROG Ally for just $599, thanks to Cyber Monday deals increasing its discount to $100 off. That means it's now only $50 more than the Steam Deck OLED, and it's actually $100 cheaper than the top-end 1TB model. Keep in mind that the ROG Ally is armed with a more powerful Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, and while its screen isn't an OLED, it will furnish your eyes with glorious 120Hz visuals.
In addition to that, the Asus ROG Ally also runs Windows 11, meaning you can theoretically run anything an ordinary PC can. I've personally put the portable through its paces using demanding games, and I can confirm that it will run most things you can chuck at it, albeit with lowered settings. That's why we consider it to be one of the best gaming handhelds out there, and it's worth picking up over a Steam Deck if you're fussy about frame rates.
Asus ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1 Extreme) | $699.99 $599.99 at Best Buy
Save $100 - The Ryzen Z1 Extreme version of the Asus ROG Ally just dropped below $600 thanks to Cyber Monday, as Best Buy has expanded its previous discount to $100 off. That means it's now only $50 more than the Steam Deck OLED, despite the fact it packs more of a punch.
Buy it if:
✅ You prefer to play with a controller
✅ You can play plugged in most of the time
✅ You want to play as many games as possible
Don't buy it if:
❌ You only play Steam games
❌ You want to
