ROG Ally, Legion Go, Steam Deck, and more handheld gaming deals that survived Cyber Monday

The world of gaming handhelds is rapidly expanding with new hardware, new accessories, and new services to take advantage of this diverse category. The Windows Central team has loved PC gaming handhelds since the arrival of early pioneers like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally, and our love has only grown with newer arrivals like the versatile Lenovo Legion Go and the ultra-premium ASUS ROG Ally X (this is the handheld I use).

My colleague, Rebecca Spear, recently wrote about how right now is the best time to invest in a gaming handheld, even if you still have your sights set on the aging Nintendo Switch. I agree with her wholeheartedly — the growing maturity of the PC gaming handheld space combined with the wealth of best-ever discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday makes this time of the year your greatest opportunity to purchase a gaming handheld of your own, secure the title of "best gift-giver of the year" for someone you love, or simply improve the handheld you already have with the most useful accessories.

• Check out our LIVE hub of the best Razer Black Friday deals
• Don't forget our LIVE hub of all the best Xbox Black Friday deals, too

I love my Xbox Series X, but my ASUS ROG Ally X is the reason I'm still able to play all the Xbox and PC games I want whenever I travel for work or am away from home. There's nothing like shutting down the Xbox in the living room and immediately picking up right where I left off from the comfort of my bed. So, I thought it was a good idea to dedicate the first post in our Black Friday gaming handheld live deals hub to a few quick tips on buying your first handheld.

First, it's worth looking into both My Best Buy memberships and Amazon Prime memberships. Best Buy and Amazon are two of the best retailers for saving the most cash on the top-rated gaming handhelds and accessories, and their respective memberships can score you extra savings, free shipping, extended return windows, and more.

As far as choosing the right handheld for you is concerned, there are a few options that obviously stand out. First, the Steam Deck is the best handheld for those that want the most casual, easy-to-use handheld experience and/or already primarily use Steam for their PC gaming needs. However, those who want a much larger library of available games and more freedom should consider the ASUS ROG Ally or Ally X, which is our most commonly recommended handheld for most people. Powered by Windows, the ROG Ally is a little more awkward to use — but it's also a lot more capable than the Steam Deck. Finally, those who want the ultimate in versatility can consider the Lenovo Legion Go, which is big and heavy but boasts the largest screen on a handheld, a built-in kickstand, and detachable controllers.

When considering accessories, I'd recommend considering cases, docks, storage, and subscriptions before anything else. A good case or travel bag can keep your handheld safe and make it more comfortable to use, and some cases or bags add extra features or customization. A good docking station or USB hub can expand your handheld's capabilities, giving you ways to attach external displays, keyboards and mice, and more accessories. All handhelds boast built-in storage, but you can often expand that storage with casual microSD cards or upgrade that internal handheld storage with a brand-new SSD. Finally, an Xbox Game Pass subscription can immediately give you unlimited access to hundreds of Xbox and PC games on your PC gaming handheld, as well as exclusive perks and discounts. — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

🎮ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB): was $649.99 now $499.99 at Best Buy ($449.99 w/ My Best Buy Plus)
💾Samsung Pro Ultimate microSD (512GB): was $79.99 now $55.44 at Amazon
💽WD_BLACK SN770M M.2 2230 SSD (2TB): was $239.99 now $179.99 at Best Buy
🕹️Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months): was $49.99 now $27.99 at CDKeys
🛡️dbrand Killswitch Case for ASUS ROG Ally: was $64.90 now $49.95 at dbrand
👩‍💻JSAUX 5-in-1 ASUS ROG Ally Docking Station: was $39.99 now $23.99 at Amazon

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My favorite PC gaming handheld is currently $200 off for Black Friday, but it's not one I typically recommend to everyone.

The Lenovo Legion Go is a versatility powerhouse thanks to its trackpad, kickstand, detachable controllers (one of which can be used as a mouse), and more. The reasons I don't always recommend it over its closest competitor, the ASUS ROG Ally, pertains to a couple of things.

A: The Lenovo Legion Go doesn't have VRR (variable refresh rates), which means that some games can feel a little choppy at times. However, it also has a much larger screen. Games are often designed for TVs and monitors, and don't always present well on the 7" ASUS ROG Ally display. The 8.8" display on the Legion Go is a lot more pleasant on my beady eyes, even if there's some occasional stuttering in more intensive games.

B: It's also a beefy boy. The ASUS ROG Ally is a lot lighter than the Lenovo Legion Go, and has a thinner chassis. I would say it's more ergonomic overall in general, and a little easier to use. The Lenovo Legion Go sacrifices some of that thinness for extra versatility, though, and I prefer having a kickstand here. I can use the Lenovo Legion Go as a travel laptop effectively in essence, and it's ironically far more powerful than my Surface Pro X, which I have since sold.

So, in essence, if you want a pure gaming handheld experience, the ASUS ROG Ally (which is also on sale) might be best for you. But if you want a versatility powerhouse with a much bigger display, an extra USB-C port, and integrated trackpad and mouse, the Lenovo Legion Go might be better for you. This is essentially a laptop in handheld form, and I love it. — Jez Corden, Executive Editor

🎮Lenovo Legion Go (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB): was $699.99 now $472.97 at Amazon
🎮Lenovo Legion Go (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 1TB): was $749.99 now $549.99 at Best Buy

It doesn't take a detective to ascertain what one of the best deals of this year is, as you'll find it shouted from the rooftops and in multiple different ways on the Windows Central homepage. The ASUS ROG Ally has long been our top-recommended gaming handheld due to its comfortable and ergonomic design, excellent performance, never-ending post-launch support, and the sheer flexibility it offers. Black Friday has also seen the handheld hit its lowest prices ever, so the recommendations write themselves.

I've written that the Xbox Series S isn't the best-value entry into modern gaming — the ASUS ROG Ally is. Even with a competitor enjoying a major discount of its own, my colleague Jennifer Young has written that you should absolutely get the ASUS ROG Ally instead of the MSI Claw. Hell, my other colleague Rebecca Spear has even written that the ASUS ROG Ally is flat out better than the Steam Deck for most people. When you look at the deals, it's not difficult to understand why the ROG Ally is appearing in so many places right now.

For a little longer, you can pick up the entry-level ASUS ROG Ally for just $349.99 at Best Buy, which cuts a massive $150 off the retail price and still gets you 3-months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate as a gift. That's an unbeatable value when you'll be able to play many thousands of Xbox and PC games wherever you want. If you need more power, the higher-end ASUS ROG Ally is enjoying its own price cut down to $499.99 at Best Buy, and My Best Buy Plus members can save another $50 on top of that.

I've since moved on to the ultra-premium ASUS ROG Ally X as my personal gaming handheld, but I can't argue against the regular ROG Ally totally being the superior deal right now. If you'd like to investigate this handheld more before checking out, you can read our ASUS ROG Ally review to better understand why so many love it. — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

🎮ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1, 512GB): was $499.99 now $349.99 at Best Buy
🎮ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB): was $649.99 now $499.99 at Best Buy ($449.99 w/ My Best Buy Plus)

Ahead of Black Friday, I actually made a personal vow that I wouldn't spend any money this sales season. I'm blessed with a constant stream of new tech thanks to the privileges of my job, and I've amassed quite the backlog of video games and books to consume through previous shopping trips. Of course, one company had to insist on sticking a hand into my wallet, and it shouldn't be surprising that the company in question was dbrand.

dbrand is running its own storewide Black Friday sale, and that includes its excellent Killswitch cases for the ASUS ROG Ally, ROG Ally X, and Steam Deck. I loved this case/skin combo with my original ROG Ally, and I admit my ROG Ally X has felt a little too naked without it. I was able to save a hefty sum on the complete Killswitch package, though, saving nearly $50 on the Killswitch case, a unique skin, a tempered glass screen protector, ergonomic thumbstick caps, and a protective travel cover. dbrand also threw in a second free skin free of charge, which I'm not going to say no to.

Even if you don't go all out, every iteration of the current-gen Killswitch and every combination of its add-ons and skins are discounted. You can upgrade to one of dbrand's special skin designs for free, save on additional protection, and truly make your gaming handheld stand out in a crowd. I chose the "Obsidian" skin for my ASUS ROG Ally X, but you'll have a wide array of skins from which to choose, and each one will make your handheld more, well, you.

It's not just about protection or customization, either, although the dbrand Killswitch case we reviewed counts among the best in both categories. You'll also enjoy improved comfort and ergonomics, a built-in kickstand, and some hidden microSD card storage. I may have broken my promise to myself, but I'm not actually that upset. I'm just waiting for my case to get here. — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

🛡️dbrand Killswitch Case for the ASUS ROG Ally: was $64.90 now from $49.95 at dbrand
🛡️dbrand Killswitch Case for the ASUS ROG Ally X: was $64.90 now from $49.95 at dbrand
🛡️dbrand Killswitch Case for the Steam Deck: was $64.90 now from $49.95 at dbrand

With handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go dominating our collective minds lately, it's easy to forget about some of the more interesting handhelds that came out right before. One such handheld is the Razer Edge that I reviewed, and it's a very different device than the ROG Allys and Legion Gos of the world. For one, this device is more like a large smartphone or small tablet than a handheld, and it's wrapped in Razer's Xbox-layout Kishi V2 Pro mobile controller.

The Razer Edge is also powered by Android, the same mobile operating system that runs so many smartphones, tablets, and other products. That means you won't be downloading Steam or natively playing all the latest PC games, but it doesn't mean the Razer Edge is low on titles to enjoy. Optimized for gaming, the Razer Edge is better equipped than most Android devices to take full advantage of the vast, growing library of mobile games in the Google Play Store (with more every day adding controller support), the robust emulation ecosystem for playing classic games, and the multitude of streaming platforms that let you play all the Xbox and PC games your heart desires.

The disadvantage is less power and more hoops to jump through if you want to play "real" console and PC games, but the advantages include a more compact design and a much, much lower price tag. For Black Friday, the Razer Edge is nearly half off, making it significantly more affordable than even the heavily discounted ASUS ROG Ally. It's a great deal for those who maybe want a more casual gaming experience, or are already invested in mobile gaming and want to take it to the next level. — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

🎮Razer Edge Android Gaming Handheld (Wi-Fi, 128GB): was $399.99 now $212.48 at Amazon

I still maintain that the original ASUS ROG Ally is the better gaming handheld for most people, but I was frankly shocked by just how noticeable of an upgrade the ASUS ROG Ally X is. A mid-gen update, ASUS made a handful of changes that add up to the absolute best PC gaming handheld money can buy right now, and it's nearly perfect for me. My ROG Ally X sits by my bed, and there isn't much I'd change.

The overall design is similar but has been refined to be even more comfortable, with more ergonomic grips and other tweaks. The controls feel familiar, but are updated to be more responsive and tactile. Look around, and you'll notice shifted thermal vents for more reliable microSD card expansion, and a second (upgraded) USB Type-C port. Peek under the hood, and you'll find the tried-and-true AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chipset propped up by 50% more RAM and a faster (and larger) 1-2TB SSD. Look a little harder, and you'll notice the battery is literally twice the size.

I still want an OLED display, Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers, and for ASUS and Microsoft to work together to make Windows truly shine on handhelds, but in the meantime the ROG Ally X has earned its title as "the most powerful PC gaming handheld," and it's the only choice for those that need to have the absolute best and are willing to splurge for it. The ASUS ROG Ally X is also enjoying its first-ever discount for Black Friday, and if you own an original ROG Ally you can trade it in for an additional $230 off (and Best Buy is very lenient about those trade-ins). — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

🎮ASUS ROG Ally X (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 1TB): was $799.99 now $699.99 at Best Buy (optional $230 ROG Ally trade-in available)

It'd be surprising if you weren't already familiar with Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service, but in case you need a refresher... Xbox Game Pass is widely considered one of the best values in gaming, as it gives you access to a growing and rotating library of literally hundreds of Xbox and PC cloud games.

You can play any of those games without restriction, and depending on your subscription tier you may also get permanent access to first-party Xbox exclusives, access to brand-new games on release day, exclusive discounts on games and DLC, and even unique perks for in-game content, movies, other subscriptions, and more. You can even stream many of those games (including games that you own, the latest Game Pass development) through Xbox Cloud Gaming.

All that for a single monthly cost, making it the perfect companion for any PC gaming handheld. In fact, the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go both come with 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in the box to get you started, but you'll be having so much fun that time will pass in a flash. I strongly recommend avoiding subscribing to Game Pass month-to-month, as you'll end up paying way more. Instead, it's best to stack 3-month subscriptions (you can add up to three years to your account) and save a huge amount in the long run. From $20 per month to $28 per three months. Yeah, that big of a difference. — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

🕹️Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months): was $49.99 now $27.99 at CDKeys

While it's not technically a PC, the Logitech G Cloud my colleague reviewed is another interesting (and much more affordable) gaming handheld on the market right now. It's a cloud-focused handheld, meaning it only has a mobile CPU and GPU, and it is designed to stream console and PC games from cloud services such as Xbox Game Pass and NVIDIA GeForce NOW.

Unlike other handheld gaming devices, the Logitech G Cloud is much slimmer and lighter than the competition. In shape and size, it is more similar to a Nintendo Switch. That means it's super easy to carry around with you, and it has great battery life thanks to its mobile-class processor powering things under the hood.

The device has a 1080p LCD touchscreen that looks incredible. Right now, it's only $259 for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, down from $299 — making that a $40 saving. The device comes preloaded with a number of cloud streaming apps, and you can even download Android games locally to the device if you want to play games on the go without an internet connection.

The Logitech G Cloud is actually an incredible emulation handheld, with apps like PPSSPP and PPSS22 letting you play PSP and PS2 classics while on the go. So, if you're in the market for a handheld gaming device but don't want to splash out for a full portable gaming PC, the Logitech G Cloud is a great device to consider, especially if you're willing to pay a little more than the Razer Edge right now; the G Cloud has less power, but a more ergonomic and "console-like" design. — Zac Bowden, Senior Editor

🎮Logitech G Cloud Android Gaming Handheld: was $299 now $259 at Best Buy

I've just finally pulled the trigger on an ROG Ally, thanks to an obsession with Black Ops 6 and the fact that Black Friday made them cheaper than ever. While I wait for my handheld to actually ship, I've already been accessorizing.

After reading my colleague, Rebecca Spear, speak very highly of the JSAUX ModCase for the ROG Ally, I jumped on a Black Friday weekend deal on one for my own. I've got the dbrand Killswitch on my Steam Deck, and I appreciate the extra protection when travelling that you get from the front cover.

The fact the ModCase in an ROG Ally-matching white is under $20 right now made it the quickest purchase I've made this deal season. — Richard Devine, Managing Editor

🎮 JSAUX ModCase for ASUS ROG Ally (White) | was $29.99 now $19.99 at Amazon w/ Amazon Prime

I bought this Crucial P310 1TB SSD back on Amazon's October Prime Day, with the intention of using it to seriously upgrade the storage on my 256GB Steam Deck. Now I have an ROG Ally on the way, it'll be going in there to double up on the 512GB that comes with that (and I guess the SSD from the Ally could go into my Steam Deck!)

It's reduced to just $70 which makes it a really cost-effective upgrade for a Steam Deck or ROG Ally with less than 1TB onboard. It's the all important m.2 2230 form factor, and with PCIe 4.0 performance, it'll match what you have already.

Swapping out the SSD isn't a particularly difficult process, but you will need to devote some time to it. It actually takes longer to get the OS back up and running than to physically swap the drives! — Richard Devine, Managing Editor

💾 Crucial P310 1TB M.2 2230 SSD for Steam Deck and ROG Ally (1TB) | was $114.99 now $69.99 at Amazon

Hello! Just thought I'd pop in here while I was adding some things and keeping this bountiful source of PC gaming handheld knowledge fresh, and provide a summary of the best products that are still on sale. Black Friday has technically ended, after all, and while this entire weekend can blend together there are still plenty of sales that end when Black Friday does, and don't always come back for Cyber Monday. Fortunately, gaming handhelds are holding on strong, as there are still plenty of incredible deals.

For one, our favorite Windows-powered gaming handheld and all its Xbox and PC gaming glory is still available at its lowest price ever. That's right, you have a little more time to finally pull the trigger and get an ASUS ROG Ally for only $349.99 at Best Buy. If you'd like your handheld to boast more firepower, the same handheld but with a beefier chipset is also available for $499.99 at Best Buy (or $449.99 with a My Best Buy Plus membership).

The top competitor trying to tear your attention away from the ASUS ROG Ally joined the fun with a "best price ever" deal of its own. The Lenovo Legion Go, replete with its massive 8.8-inch display and detachable controllers, can be had for $472.97 at Amazon.

Whichever handheld you get, you'll find 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in the box. Microsoft's flagship gaming subscription is at its very best when paired with a PC gaming handheld, so you'll want to keep your access to thousands of Xbox, PC, and cloud games (along with other benefits like exclusive deals and perks). By far the most cost effective way to keep your Game Pass sub going is stocking up on 3-month cards for $27.99 at CDKeys. That's a massive difference compared to the $20/month you'd normally pay.

Finally, storage. Our highest-rated SSD upgrade for handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally and Steam Deck is only $179.99 at Best Buy for 2TB, giving you a sizeable boost in storage and performance across the board. If you're looking for a more casual expansion just for super light games or files and media storage, you can also pick up a 512GB microSD card from Samsung for just $55.36. It's definitely cheaper and simple as hell to install, but please don't expect native SSD-level performance from any microSD card.

That does it! I'm not going anywhere, though, we'll still be regularly updating this space with new deals and personal spotlights from the Windows Central team through Cyber Monday and beyond. — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

🎮ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1, 512GB): was $499.99 now $349.99 at Best Buy
🎮Lenovo Legion Go (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB): was $699.99 now $472.97 at Amazon
🕹️Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months): was $49.99 now $27.99 at CDKeys
💽WD_BLACK SN770M M.2 2230 Internal SSD (2TB): was $239.99 now $179.99 at Best Buy
💾Samsung Pro Ultimate microSD Card (512GB): was $79.99 now $55.36 at Amazon

The ROG Ally X hasn't been around all that long, but that hasn't stopped it from getting a substantial discount over the Black Friday weekend. The core of the Ally X, the AMD Z1 Extreme, is the same as on the original model. But you get more RAM and storage, and a subtle redesign with improved buttons and ergonomics.

The Ally X also has much better battery life than the original model, too. I spent a couple of weeks with the Ally X around its launch, and I enjoyed it a lot. I've owned the Steam Deck for a couple of years and the form factor of the Ally X is definitely better, and the battery life significantly so. If you already own an original ROG Ally, this may be the best chance to upgrade you'll get. — Richard Devine, Managing Editor

🎮ASUS ROG Ally X (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 1TB): was $799.99 now $699.99 at Best Buy (up to $230 more off w/ ASUS ROG Ally trade-in)

I have personally upgraded both my ROG Ally and my Steam Deck with the WD_BLACK SN770M 2TB SSD and I would never want to go back to the smaller storage capacities I was working with before. You can check out my WD_BLACK SN770M review to learn more about it.

With this SSD upgrade, I don't have to uninstall or delete game files nearly as often in order to make room for new ones on my favorite gaming handhelds.

The best part? The SN770M is extremely easy to install as long as you feel comfortable doing that sort of thing. If you want help, refer to either my step-by-step ROG Ally SSD upgrade guide or my Steam Deck SSD upgrade guide. You'll have more storage space in no time. — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor

💽WD_BLACK SN770M M.2 2230 Internal SSD (2TB): was $239.99 now $179.99 at Best Buy

I will never stop recommending Streets of Rage 4. Even if you never played the original trilogy on SEGA's Genesis (Mega Drive for the rest of us) in the late 1990s, there's no reason you won't enjoy the retro beat 'em up vibes of the fourth installment, which was released only four years ago for PC and consoles. Obviously, I'm a little biased, being a SEGA mega-fan who grew up with these games, but the rise of gaming handhelds gives me a fantastic opportunity to recommend it to a new generation because it perfectly suits these portable consoles.

Whether you're using Valve's Steam Deck or opt for a Windows-based option like ASUS' ROG Ally or Lenovo's Legion Go, you can grab a discounted Steam key for the PC version of the game during Cyber Monday and play it on any of them. It's a traditional side-scrolling brawler with a nostalgic vibe, but the controls have been modernized and lean towards a combo system that relies on its improvements and gives the game more replay appeal.

At 69% off, there's really no reason not to try it. You will enjoy this game! — Ben Wilson, Senior Editor

🎮Streets of Rage 4 (PC, Steam): was $24.99 now $9.59 at CDKeys

The current generation of gaming handhelds — particularly those powered by Windows like the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go — are capable of playing many thousands of different games with little issue. You certainly have no shortage of choices, but my colleague Rebecca Spear still took it upon herself to track down seven of the best game deals for handheld gaming fun this Cyber Monday. I'll also go ahead and throw in an eighth just for fun, as my colleague Ben Wilson also highlighted one of his favorite discounted handheld games.

This includes some of our highest-rated games like Hogwarts Legacy, Elden Ring, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, and Star Wars Outlaws, as well as other titles like Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, and Balatro. I won't keep you waiting any longer, though, you can find all the links you need right below. — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

🧙‍♂️️Hogwarts Legacy (PC, Steam): was $59.99 now $14.69 at CDKeys
🥷Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut (PC, Steam): was $59.99 now $39.49 at CDKeys
⚔️Elden Ring (PC, Steam): was $63.69 now $35.39 at CDKeys
🕷️Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered (PC, Steam): was $59.99 now $24.89 at CDKeys
👻Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (PC, Steam): was $49.99 now $22.89 at CDKeys
🌌Star Wars Outlaws (PC, Steam): was $69.99 now $30.59 at CDKeys
🃏Balatro (PC, Steam): was $14.99 now $8.89 at CDKeys
👊Streets of Rage 4 (PC, Steam): was $24.99 now $9.59 at CD Keys

I owned a Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 2) and liked it a lot, but I wasn't prepared for just how far Turtle Beach would go with only one generation of improvements. Windows Central's Jez Corden reviewed the new Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3), and it's still the best wireless Xbox and PC gaming headset he has reviewed all year. This isn't a ridiculously expensive headset, either — even at full price it doesn't quite hit "premium" territories.

In Jez's review, he praises the headset for its incredible audio quality, immaculate build quality and comfort, excellent feature set, long-lasting battery, and competitive price tag, concluding, "Well, Turtle Beach has done it. I've been using the new Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3) headset for several days now, and find myself awe-struck by the high bar the firm has set here. Priced at $199, the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3) delivers audio, comfort, features, and build quality on what I would have sooner expected to see on a $299 headset. Absolutely immaculate sound and bass, cavernous soundscape with great pin-point separation, fine fabrics with memory foam cups, durable and dense construction — there's almost nothing to complain about here. Besides its complex firmware update process and "average" mic experience, the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3) is probably the best $ for $ Xbox and PC gaming headset you can buy right now."

Now, the latest Stealth 700 headset is an even better deal thanks to Cyber Monday, cutting a surprisingly hefty chunk off the price tag. With Bluetooth and USB connectivity, this is the perfect headset for gaming on Xbox, PC, handheld, mobile, and all combinations thereof. — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

🎧Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3) Wireless Gaming Headset: was $199.99 now 149.99 at Best Buy

Regardless of which version of the ASUS ROG Ally you're wanting to buy, you can find the lowest price it has ever reached right now. That's doubly true for the ROG Ally model that I (and Windows Central as a whole) most commonly recommend — that is, the original handheld powered by the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Right now, you can buy that ASUS ROG Ally at its lowest price ever! Ah, but there are two "lowest price ever" deals.

Allow me to explain! For most of Black Friday, Best Buy has been hands-down the place to go for an ROG Ally, with the Ryzen Z1 Extreme model available for $150 less than retail, or $500. Now, however, you can buy that same ASUS ROG Ally from a third-party seller for $485 at Amazon, which is obviously the better deal. Except, it isn't always the better deal, if you do a lot of shopping at Best Buy.

Yes, back to the blue-and-yellow retailer. Best Buy offers an additional $50 off the ROG Ally exclusively to its paid members, so regular Best Buy shoppers are actually getting the best price. If you do the math, that means getting the ASUS ROG Ally with Ryzen Z1 Extreme for only $449.99 at Best Buy w/ My Best Buy Plus. It's up to you to decide which of these "best deals" is the best for you, but you'll love your new ROG Ally either way. — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

🎮ASUS ROG Ally Gaming Handheld (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB): was $649.99 now $485 at Amazon or $449.99 at Best Buy w/ My Best Buy Plus membership

Evening, everyone. Checking in before I sign off for the day, as Cyber Monday officially arrives in a few hours. Once its own sales event to compete with Black Friday, Cyber Monday now feels more like the conclusion to a continuous 4-day discount parade. A lot of people may be asking "When do these deals end?" or "Should I wait until Cyber Monday for the best deals?"

So, here are your answers from someone whose job it is to cover these sales events. Not all Cyber Monday deals necessarily end when Cyber Monday does, but you can be confident that many (especially the best or most aggressive) promotions will disappear. In fact, a lot of deals are likely to conclude well before Cyber Monday ends, as stock runs out over the long weekend.

Some retailers and companies are likely to roll out fresh deals tomorrow in order to garner fresh interest and combat deals burnout (I know I'm feeling that), but don't expect Cyber Monday to make the three prior days feel pointless in comparison. My overarching piece of advice? Don't wait on a deal. If you see something you want, buy it. Hesitating in case a better deal comes around is a great way to not save any money at all, as deals end and supplies run out.

On the off chance you do take advantage of a deal only for the price to fall further tomorrow, a lot of retailers will price match that new deal during your return period and refund the difference to you. That's one of the reasons we frequently recommend Best Buy, for example. Alright, that's all from me. See you in the morning. — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

Earlier this year, I wrote about how you can use your ROG Ally or Legion Go Windows 11 gaming handhelds just like laptops as long as you have the right accessories — namely a keyboard and mouse.

Since then, I've been eyeing foldable keyboards and have been trying to decide which one to buy so that I can take it with me on trips. Crazily enough, it seems my colleague, Jez Corden, was apparently thinking the same thing because he bought one of the keyboards I had been considering.

He also wrote an article on how a Cyber Monday Artciety Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard deal is perfect for handhelds including Steam Deck, Legion Go, and ROG Ally. The thing I like most about this keyboard is that it includes a trackpad, that way I don't have to connect a separate mouse in order to navigate around on my handhelds.

If you're interested in using your gaming handheld more like a laptop then this accessory is a must. You'll be able to easily slip it into a bag because of its folding design and travel around with it. — Rebecca Spear, Gaming Editor

⌨️ Artciety Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard: was $43.96 now $35.17 at Amazon

Here I go, showing my age again. Who remembers Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee from 1997? Just me? Alright, fine. Well, I liked it. In fact, I loved it so much that I offered up my voice for some of the characters in its remake, Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty from 2024. Still nothing? Well, you have a chance to catch up with the entire series, including the most recent entry, Oddworld: Soulstorm from 2021, as the complete collection is on sale for a buck. Yep, one dollar, and I know that it plays brilliantly on the ASUS ROG Ally because I just tested it.

You can definitely spare a dollar for six games (and two DLCs.) — Ben Wilson, Senior Editor

👽Oddworld Complete Collection (PC/Steam) | was $85 now $1 at Fanatical

This article is all about gaming handhelds and the best Cyber Monday deals we can find on ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, Steam Deck, and more. However, we also have a LIVE list of all the best Xbox Cyber Monday deals, and you'd be surprised just how many also make great additions to your gaming handheld.

After all, these PC gaming handhelds are Xboxes too, according to Microsoft. With access to the full array of Xbox and PC games, as well as Xbox Game Pass, it makes a lot of sense. — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

❎LIVE Xbox Cyber Monday deals — Discounts on Turtle Beach, Seagate, and much more

One of the most popular deals as chosen by our readers has been the ASUS ROG Ally, and it's no surprise why. Our consistent recommendations aside, the ROG Ally handheld has enjoyed its steepest discounts yet for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but that's about to end.

This is your last chance to get the most affordable PC gaming handheld on the market, so if you've been pondering whether you should splash the cash right now is the pivotal moment! — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

🎮ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1, 512GB): was $499.99 now $349.99 at Best Buy

Windows Central covers a good chunk of everything when it comes to PC gaming handhelds. In fact, we have an exclusive report (complete with renders) on the upcoming Lenovo Legion Go "S," a more affordable follow-up to Lenovo's flagship Legion Go handheld. The Legion Go S is slated to be powered by AMD's value-driven, efficiency focused Ryzen Z2 chipset, and massively simplifies the Legion Go design to be closer to something like the ASUS ROG Ally.

That means a smaller display, no detachable controls, and other downgrades. It's all to target a more mainstream audience, though, as the massive Legion Go just can't compete with the ROG Ally on that front. With an expected retail price of between $400-450, though, there's a good argument to make that the best value Legion Go is the one you can get right now.

That's because the more powerful, feature-packed Lenovo Legion Go (that's already available, mind you), is heavily discounted for Cyber Monday. Well, at least for a few more hours. If you act fast, you won't have to mind the upcoming Legion Go S launch at all, because you'll already have the better handheld. — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

🎮Lenovo Legion Go (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB): was $699.99 now $484.99 at Amazon

We'll continue to monitor all the tech retailers we trust for any lingering Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals worthy of your attention (and money), but this will be my final update on the actual day. All the deals you can see above are still live, accurate, and in stock as I'm writing this, making this the best place to go for all your gaming handheld needs.

It doesn't matter if you're here for a new gaming handheld, seeking accessories and upgrades to enhance your handheld, or are shopping for yourself or someone else. The entire Windows Central team has been hard at work the last four days cutting through the thousands of "deals" to find the actual gems in the muck. There are only hours remaining in Cyber Monday, so many of these deals may end soon. This is the last call! — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

🎮ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1, 512GB): was $499.99 now $349.99 at Best Buy
🎮ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB): was $649.99 now $499.99 at Best Buy ($449.99 w/ My Best Buy Plus)
🎮Lenovo Legion Go (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB): was $699.99 now $484.99 at Amazon
🕹️Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months): was $49.99 now $27.99 at CDKeys
💾Samsung Pro Ultimate microSD Card (512GB): was $79.99 now $49.99 at Best Buy

💽WD_BLACK SN770M M.2 2230 Internal SSD (2TB): was $239.99 now $179.99 at Best Buy
🎮ASUS ROG Ally X (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 1TB): was: $799.99 now $699.99 at Best Buy (up to $230 more off w/ ASUS ROG Ally trade-in)
🖥️JSAUX 6-in-1 Steam Deck & ASUS ROG Ally Docking Station: was $49.99 now $29.99 at Amazon

You can't see them, but I had to purge a dozen deals from this article, and many of the survivors were still adjusted with higher price tags than what we saw over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend. Other deals went out of stock or ran out of time at some retailers but not others, too. Despite the conclusion of the biggest annual global sales event, though, there are still a handful of lucrative promotions that remain untouched.

I'll be keeping an eye out for any other deals that I may have missed or that only decided to appear after the Cyber Monday hype died down. In the meantime, here are some of the best handheld gaming deals that survived Cyber Monday. — Zachary Boddy, Staff Writer

🎮ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB) | $483.95 at Amazon (Save $166!)
🎮Lenovo Legion Go (Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 512GB) | $534.44 at Amazon (Save $166!)
🕹️Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months) | $29.29 at CDKeys (Save $21!)
💾Samsung Pro Ultimate microSD Card (512GB) | $49.99 at Best Buy (Save $30!)
💽WD_BLACK SN770M M.2 2230 Internal SSD (2TB) | $178.95 at Amazon (Save $61!)
🛡️dbrand ASUS ROG Ally Killswitch Case & Skin | $49.95 at dbrand (Save $15!)