GoKawiilAsus unveils $1,299.99 ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld with OLED screen, same performance as Ally X
Asus has released the ROG Xbox Ally X20, a 20th-anniversary revision of its ROG Xbox Ally X gaming handheld, priced at $1,299.99 (or $2,499.99 bundled with XR glasses and accessory cases). The device keeps the same internal performance as the $999.99 Ally X but adds an OLED display, TMR joysticks, rubberized grips, a transparent case design, a transforming D-pad, and a screenshot button in place of the library button.
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Because the hardware performance is unchanged, the update signals Asus is positioning the X20 as a premium cosmetic and ergonomic refresh rather than a true next-generation handheld, aimed at new buyers rather than existing Ally X owners. The steep price gap between the base and bundled versions suggests Asus is testing how much consumers will pay for accessories and anniversary branding in the increasingly crowded handheld PC gaming market.
- ROG Xbox Ally X20 costs $1,299.99, or $2,499.99 bundled with XR glasses and cases.
- Performance is identical to the existing Ally X; changes are cosmetic and ergonomic, including an OLED screen.
- Reviewer calls it not worth upgrading for current Ally X owners but an appealing option for new handheld buyers.
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 — If you've been eyeing a premium gaming handheld, the ROG Xbox Ally X20 brings a gorgeous OLED screen, TMR joysticks, and rubberized grips for a much more comfortable grip during long sessions. It keeps the same powerful performance as the original Ally X while refining the ergonomics and design, making it a great pick for PC gaming on the go.
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Published there as: “Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 tested: Same performance, more comfortable, and a glorious OLED screen”
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