The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X just got more affordable. Best Buy is currently listing a Geek Squad-verified open-box unit in "excellent condition" for $869.99, which is $130 off the standard retail price of $999.99.
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What you're actually getting for $870
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X runs on the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor and sports a 7-inch 120Hz display. The key here is that open-box "excellent condition" at Best Buy means Geek Squad has already inspected and verified the unit, so you're not rolling the dice on a random return. The device arrives in like-new condition, ready to run Steam's full AAA library out of the box.
The Xbox Full Screen Experience is baked right in, which makes navigating your game library feel far less fiddly than competing handhelds. That combination of a polished software interface and strong AMD silicon is exactly why this device sits at the top of most handheld PC rankings right now.
How this stacks up against buying new
The 13% discount is meaningful on a device at this price tier. Saving $130 on hardware that's been verified by Geek Squad is a different proposition from buying a random open-box item off a shelf. What most players miss is that "excellent condition" open-box units at Best Buy typically show no visible cosmetic damage and come with all original accessories included.
The broader context for handheld PC buyers
The handheld PC market has gotten genuinely competitive over the past year, but the ROG Xbox Ally X has held its position as the premium option for players who want Windows-based portability without compromise. The AMD Z2 Extreme handles modern AAA titles at settings that would genuinely surprise anyone coming from a Steam Deck.
For anyone who has been watching this device's price, this open-box deal is the lowest you'll find it right now. Check out our latest reviews for more handheld gaming coverage, and browse more guides if you're trying to decide which handheld fits your setup best.
