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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 Preorders Open With OLED, New Cooling, and a $1,299 Price
If you’ve been holding out for the ultimate handheld gaming experience, your wallet might want to take a deep breath. ASUS is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a bang—and a hefty price tag—by opening pre-orders for the ROG Xbox Ally X20.
While the initial rumors suggested you’d be forced into a massive bundle, ASUS is actually offering the handheld standalone, starting at $1,299. For that premium, you’re getting a serious hardware glow-up: a stunning OLED display, a beefy 80Wh battery, and a new cooling system designed to keep things frosty during those intense AAA sessions.
Under the hood, the Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chip is doing the heavy lifting. It might not be the undisputed king of brute force, but with 24GB of RAM and built-in Xbox integration, it’s more than capable of running your favorite titles beautifully.
The quick breakdown:
- The Good: Gorgeous OLED screen, improved ergonomics, and much better battery life.
- The Catch: It’s a $300 premium over previous models.
- The “Extra”: You can still grab a massive bundle that includes XREAL AR glasses if you really want to go all out.