This Asus Portable Gaming Console Is Currently Discounted to $275.
The Asus ROG Ally is a portable gaming console running Windows 11, and a refurbished model is currently on sale on Woot for $389.99—the lowest price ever recorded, according to price tracking sites . For comparison, the same device (used) is $665 on Amazon , and the all-time low was $449.99. The deal runs for four more days or while supplies last. Shipping is free for Prime members , and Woot only ships within the 48 contiguous US states.
The Ally laptop runs a full, unmodified version of Windows 11 Home on an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, so you’re not tied to a single store or ecosystem. This means you can install Steam, Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect, GOG—anything that works on a Windows PC works here. This flexibility is a key part of its appeal for people who already have large libraries of PC games. Asus has also done a good job of simplifying the user interface with Armoury Crate, which consolidates your various game libraries into a single interface, so you spend less time navigating Windows menus on a small screen.
Demanding games drain the battery quite quickly, so it’s best to use the device near a charger during extended gaming sessions. You’ll also need to frequently adjust the graphics settings if you want smoother performance in newer AAA titles. The Windows operating system itself can sometimes feel clunky on a portable device, and the RGB lighting around the joysticks, while initially fun, can be distracting in games with dark backgrounds. Nevertheless, PCMag gave the ROG Ally an “Excellent” rating , and at this price—$275 below the current price on Amazon—it’s a worthy option for those still considering a portable PC gaming console.