Handheld gaming device powered by Ryzen Z2 Extreme
Amazon has slashed $400 off the Asus ROG Flow Z13, bringing this ultra-portable 2-in-1 gaming laptop down to $1,699.99 with free shipping. The configuration packs an AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 CPU, Radeon 8050S integrated graphics, 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 13.4-inch 180Hz touch display into a chassis that weighs just 2.65 pounds.
The Asus ROG XReal R1 delivers a crisp 1080p picture and a neat Instant 3D mode when plugged directly into a handheld like the Xbox Ally X, but the mandatory $849 dock drags the experience down with a stuck visual profile, glitchy 240Hz FPS Boost, and poor value against the $449 XReal 1S.
Best Buy has slashed $1,000 off the Asus ROG Flow Z13, bringing the 64GB RAM configuration down to $2,099.99 with free shipping. The 2.65-pound convertible laptop packs an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor and Radeon 8060S integrated graphics that nearly match an RTX 5060 mobile, making it significantly more powerful than handheld rivals like the Xbox Ally X while weighing just one pound more.
Intel's G3 Extreme, announced ahead of Computex 2026, promises to power high-performance handheld gaming PCs with its 14-core CPU and 12-core Arc B390 GPU. Capable of playing AAA games at 60+ fps on low to medium settings, it outshines AMD's current offerings. The Acer Predator Atlas 8 will be one of the first devices to feature this chip.
Catch Amazon's Memorial Day Sale with the Asus ROG Xbox Ally Handheld Gaming PC discounted to $399.99, a $100 off its original price. This portable gaming device, featuring an AMD Ryzen Z2 A CPU and 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, offers seamless access to thousands of Xbox and PC games via the Xbox App on Windows 11. Perfect for casual gamers, it matches Black Friday's best deal.
Advising against purchasing the overpriced Steam Deck, our article highlights cheaper alternatives such as the Lenovo Legion Go S and Xbox Ally X, offering better value with higher resolution displays and improved performance. With the Steam Deck sold out for months and its price doubled on Amazon, exploring these options is crucial for gamers. The Steam Deck's current market situation makes alternatives more appealing.
Microsoft's K2 initiative aims to boost gaming on Windows 11. With 92% of gaming PCs on Microsoft OS, this change is crucial for players.
The Xbox Ally X's AutoSR upscaling tech is now live for Windows insiders, promising a 30% performance boost at 1440p.
