Earlier this month, ASUS revealed its answer to the popular Steam Deck: the ROG Ally. The company followed up by announcing a launch event for May 11 where the price, specs and availability will be revealed. However, ahead of this event, the price for the high-end model of the ROG Ally has apparently leaked. As reported by The Verge, the AMD Z1 Extreme chip, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD model will cost $700, which is only $51 pricier than the 512GB Steam Deck version. An apparent leaked Best Buy product page corroborates with the outlet's information:

Best Buy product page leaked the price of the Asus ROG Ally. It will be priced at $699 dollars for the 16GB/512GB variant. pic.twitter.com/CbfERTkGT4

— Khumail Thakur (@wickedkhumz) April 27, 2023

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As this pricing has not been confirmed by ASUS, we should take this news with a grain of salt. But if this price point for the high end ROG Ally is real, then the lower-spec version should be priced more competitively. Will it be comparable or cheaper than the $400, 64GB Steam Deck model? And does this reported cost for the high-end ROG Ally interest you?

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[subcon959]

That's a really surprising figure if it's true. I mean, it's still not as low as I'd like, but it doesn't seem to have the usual ASUS TAX that we're used to in the PC hardware world.

EDIT: I forgot to add, I still don't think it's as good value as it sounds as they don't have a track pad which I now think is essential for these devices. At least until Microsoft comes out with a handheld version of Windows.

 

[YuseiFD]

Interdasting, i mean, for a portable pc with integrated graphics, it sure is expensive, but oh well, you do you

 

[AlexMCS]

Nice price. Now if only we get something similar over here instead of the usual (at least 2-3x direct conversion price).

 

[Hayato213]

Still cheaper than Aya Neo and Onexplayer starting price model, $699 is a good price if it real.

 

[Bladexdsl]

still wont beat the steam deck

 

[Deleted member 194275]

Nice price. Now if only we get something similar over here instead of the usual (at least 2-3x direct conversion price).

Guaíra - PR is the place you want to go. Things get very cheap if you cross an imaginary line that is there.

 

[djpannda]

still wont beat the steam deck

Im all behind SteamOS... but RNA3 FOR $699 ...I MIGHT BITE....

 

[AlexMCS]

Guaíra - PR is the place you want to go. Things get very cheap if you cross an imaginary line that is there.

I meant official prices, not smuggled goods.

 

[Kioku]

If this is the top end, there may be hope yet.


Looks really nice and I may sell my laptop for it.

 

[Hayato213]

Got to says that the border looks ugly, if you compare to other devices like Aya Neo 2.

 

[eternal]

Why does the design look so cheap

 

[sup3rgh0st]

still wont beat the steam deck

People buying this will emulate Nintendo games and buy games on Steam. Valve sealed their victory over a year ago regardless of the consumer's choice of platform.

 

[Ryab]

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Earlier this month, ASUS revealed its answer to the popular Steam Deck: the ROG Ally. The company followed up by announcing a launch event for May 11 where the price, specs and availability will be revealed. However, ahead of this event, the price for the high-end model of the ROG Ally has apparently leaked. As reported by The Verge, the AMD Z1 Extreme chip, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD model will cost $700, which is only $51 pricier than the 512GB Steam Deck version. An apparent leaked Best Buy product page corroborates with the outlet's information:

https://twitter.com/wickedkhumz/status/1651463573296812033​

As this pricing has not been confirmed by ASUS, we should take this news with a grain of salt. But if this price point for the high end ROG Ally is real, then the lower-spec version should be priced more competitively. Will it be comparable or cheaper than the $400, 64GB Steam Deck model? And does this reported cost for the high-end ROG Ally interest you?

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I personally still prefer the Deck just due to Valves amazing support they have done since launch, but it's good to have some alternatives for people.

 

[donaldgx]

hard to believe coming from Asus and their brand tax, unless they get on the digital games store front business.

 

[Hayato213]

hard to believe coming from Asus and their brand tax, unless they get on the digital games store front business.

I think more like they need their own OS, Windows probably ain't enough to cut it, since there are way too many Windows handheld device out there.

 

[Veneris]

I was expecting it to cost at least $900, so if it will really cost $700 it's not half-bad considering the specs.

 

[Xzi]

Impressive. If I was considering getting the 512GB Steam Deck, I'd probably go with this instead. That said, Windows is still a PITA on small devices, and setting the screen to native resolution/refresh rate will drain the battery in minutes.

 

[mituzora]

That price is actually pretty decent all things considered. I'd be interested to see this thing run HoloISO and see how it performs compared to the Steam deck.

 

[HellGhast]

Decent price imo, hopefully the entry level version also matches the 64gb Deck. Anyway competition is always good for us the consumers.