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Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 with OLED screen available October 15, pre-orders open
Key points
- Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 pre-orders are now open.
- The device features an OLED screen and transforming D-Pad.
- Standalone price is $1,299.99; AR bundle is $2,499.99.
- Availability begins October 15 at Asus Store and Best Buy.
- The device has improved grips.
- The D-Pad rotates between 4-way and 8-way.
- The device lacks an Xbox "Library" button.
- The screen is 7.4-inch 1080p OLED.
- The device has a translucent black chassis with gold accents.
- The screen brightness is 600 nits with peaks up to 1,400 nits.
ROG Xbox Ally X20 Pre-Orders and Availability
Asus has initiated pre-orders for its new ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld gaming device. The device will be available for purchase starting October 15. Customers can find the new Ally X20 at the Asus Store and Best Buy.
Pricing and Bundle Options
The ROG Xbox Ally X20 is priced at $1,299.99 for the standalone unit. An alternative bundle option is available for $2,499.99, which includes the ROG Xreal R1 Edition 20 AR glasses, a dbrand Killswitch case, and a custom Pelican case. Initially, only the bundle was announced, but Asus later confirmed a standalone version would also be offered.
Key Upgrades and Features
The new ROG Xbox Ally X20 features an OLED screen, addressing a drawback of the original model. Other enhancements include a translucent shell, a transforming D-Pad (from 4-way to 8-way), TMR joysticks, and rubberized grips. The internal processor remains the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, consistent with the previous version.
Bundle Accessories
The $2,499.99 bundle includes several accessories. The dbrand Killswitch case provides black and gold accents with a built-in kickstand. The Pelican case is a black box with red latches and a black-and-gold ROG 20th Anniversary logo. The ROG Xreal R1 glasses included in the bundle are functionally identical to a previously reviewed version, but with black and gold accents.
Context and Previous Models
The original ROG Xbox Ally X, released in fall 2025, is currently priced at $999.99. The ROG Xbox Ally X20 was initially announced at Computex as part of Asus's twentieth-anniversary ROG lineup, which also includes various computer components, a monitor, keyboard, mouse, router, and NUC mini PC.
Updates
- The device has improved grips.
- The D-Pad rotates between 4-way and 8-way.
- The device lacks an Xbox "Library" button.
- The screen is 7.4-inch 1080p OLED.
- The device has a translucent black chassis with gold accents.
- The screen brightness is 600 nits with peaks up to 1,400 nits.
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How outlets covered it
Asus has made the Xbox Ally X20 handheld gaming PC available for pre-order as a standalone device for $1,300, shipping October 15th. This model features a 7.4-inch 1080p OLED screen, improved grips, and a rotating D-pad, offering an upgraded experience compared to previous models.
ASUS released the ROG XBOX Ally X20, an updated version of its PC gaming handheld, to mark the 20th anniversary of its Republic of Gamers division. The new model features a larger 7.4-inch OLED display and a translucent black chassis, offering improved visual quality and a refreshed design.
Asus has opened pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally X20, an updated handheld gaming PC featuring an OLED screen and a transforming D-Pad, with availability starting October 15. This release offers a standalone device for $1,299.99 or a bundle with AR glasses and accessories for $2,499.99, providing an upgraded display option for users interested in handheld gaming.