The Asus ROG Ally is one of my favorite handhelds, and Black Friday has finally worked its magic with an early discount in the UK. At its current price, it’s safe to say I’d probably end up buying one for myself over the new high-end Steam Deck OLED, as I’ve already experienced first hand what the portable can do in terms of gaming PC performance. Put it this way - the annual sale means you’ll be able to run more games on the go at 60fps without completely sacrificing settings, and that’s totally my jam.
The fresh Asus ROG Ally Black Friday gaming deal is all thanks to Currys, as the retailer has slashed $100 off the best gaming handheld contender. The offer brings the device down from £699 to £599, meaning it’s only £30 more than the 1TB Steam Deck OLED. If you’re hellbent on moving away from LCD tech, you might still be considering buying Valve’s portable powerhouse instead. However, it’s worth noting that the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU within the Asus ROG Ally can boost fps substantially higher in demanding RPGs like Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p, not to mention you’re getting a 120Hz screen and wider compatibility thanks to Windows 11.
If you’ve been trying to decide whether to invest in the Asus ROG Ally or the Lenovo Legion Go, it’s also worth noting that the deal means the former is £100 cheaper. Both devices offer pretty similar specs and performance, and you’ll actually have to wait a while before stock of the latter shows up anyway.
Should you buy the Asus ROG Ally this Black Friday?
The current Asus ROG Ally Black Friday offer is the handheld’s first ever discount, and there’s a strong chance you’ll need to wait for another event before seeing another. That potentially means having to hold off until either Prime Day or Black Friday 2024, which will naturally mean spending less time with a new, portable pal. A lot can also change in that space of time, as a successor or better rival could show up in the year ahead.
That said, it is well worth keeping an eye on Black Friday Steam Deck deals, whether you’re set on picking up an Asus ROG Ally or not. We’ll be keeping an eye out for alternative handhelds as more discounts roll into battle, and you’ll be able to grab a variety of compatible accessories that’ll work with most portable PCs. I’d personally keep an eye out for one of the best Steam Deck docks if you haven’t got one already, as I use one to transform the portable into a desktop hybrid.
Looking for something with more oomph? Take a peek at Black Friday gaming laptop deals for more portable rigs. Alternatively, check out Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals for something more console flavoured.
