Asus unveils ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld with OLED display; AR glass bundled
Asus unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally X20, a limited-edition gaming handheld with a 7.4-inch OLED display, AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, and bundled ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 AR glasses to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The device features upgrades like TMR joysticks, a transforming D-pad, and improved cooling, though pricing and availability details remain undisclosed.
Asus introduced the ROG Xbox Ally X20, a special-edition handheld marking its Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand’s 20th anniversary. The device upgrades the original Xbox Ally X with a 7.4-inch Full HD OLED display (120Hz, 1,400-nit peak brightness), AMD’s Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, 24GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage. It also includes TMR joysticks, a transforming D-pad, and rubberized rear grips for better handling. The OLED display supports VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Dolby Vision, and FreeSync Premium Pro, with Corning DXC glass and anti-reflective coating to reduce glare. Asus enhanced the cooling system to manage heat from the processor and display. The handheld also features Auto SR preview for upscaling game frames, improving visual quality. Bundled with the device are the ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 AR glasses, which use dual micro-OLED displays to project a virtual screen up to 171 inches at four meters. The glasses support 240Hz refresh rates, 0.01ms response time, and 3DoF tracking for head movement synchronization. They connect via USB-C and integrate with Asus’ Command Center for control. Asus announced the bundle on June 1 but has not revealed pricing or global availability, including potential India launches. The release aligns with ROG’s anniversary celebrations, though no official launch date has been confirmed. Competitor MSI previously showcased its Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld, scheduled for a June 23 launch in Taiwan.
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