Score the new Xbox gaming handhelds at their best prices ever, now from $535 (Open-box “Excellent” w/ 1-yr. warranty)

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Update: Best Buy now has an open-box unit of the new Xbox Ally X gaming handheld in “Excellent” condition for $949.99 shipped. That’s $50 less than its full $1,000 price and the best we’ve tracked so far. The standard Xbox ROG Ally model also available at $534.99 shipped. More details in the original post below.

If you don’t want to pay the full $600 price for a new Xbox Ally gaming handheld, Best Buy has an open box “Excellent” unit for $534.99 shipped. That’s $65 off its usual going rate, and the best price we’ve tracked for it to date. It hasn’t even been a full week since this particular handheld started shipping, so this unit is likely barely used and is hence marked to be in “like new” condition. The brand-new model, meanwhile, still sells at full price. Details below.

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The Xbox ROG Ally is the entry-level model that’s geared towards casual gamers. Xbox says it’s capable enough to handle the games without any issues, thanks to AMD’s Ryzen Z2 chip with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. This particular model, just like the more expensive Xbox Ally X, comes with a 7-inch FHD 16:9 IPS touchscreen panel with support for up to 120Hz refresh rate with VRR and 500 nits brightness. It has the same overall form-factor as the Xbox Ally X model, and some of its highlights include an all-white chassis, Xbox-inspired controls, a microSD card slot for additional storage, and more.

Here are some details on the excellent condition units from Best Buy right now:

Open-Box Excellent

What you’ll get

A product that looks and works like new, plus all original parts and accessories.

What might be missing

Original packaging, owner’s manual, and manufacturer registration.

Warranty:

• 1 Year – Parts
• 1 Year – Labor

If you’d rather get your hands on a gaming laptop instead, Lenovo’s Legion 5 notebook with an RTX 5060 GPU is $1,050 right now. It comes with a 15-inch 165Hz OLED panel, and is down from its usual price of $1,550.

Xbox ROG Ally PC gaming handheld features:

Meet the ROG Xbox Ally, a gaming handheld for everyone, combining the freedom of Windows, craftsmanship of ROG, and the power of Xbox into the palm of your hands. Built in partnership with Xbox, the ROG Xbox Ally gives you seamless experience across Xbox Game Pass, Steam, Epic Games, and more in one versatile system. It’s powered by the AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, delivering smooth, responsive gameplay for both cloud and native titles. With 16GB of LPDDR5 6400 MHz memory and a 512GB SSD, the ROG Xbox Ally is engineered to tackle everything from indie games to AAA titles. Its 60Wh battery power extends play sessions, while the redesigned ergonomics and Xbox-inspired grips keep you comfortable all day. Enjoy crisp, fluid visuals on the 7” FHD 120Hz display with FreeSync Premium and launch straight into the Xbox full screen experience with just one press of a button.

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