Back in June 2026, ASUS revealed the ROG Xbox Ally X20, an updated version of its current ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PC, which we recently reviewed – check it out. Originally, the new handheld was only going to be sold as part of a bundle with the expensive ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 AR glasses.
However, ASUS has revealed to The Verge that those plans have changed, and the company now intends to sell the ROG Xbox Ally X20 as a standalone device. ASUS is still discussing the release schedule, so it has not said when the standalone version will become available.
Before you start jumping for joy, keep in mind that the existing ROG Xbox Ally X is already priced at $1,000. Given that the ROG Xbox Ally X20 is an improved and limited-edition version of that device, it will almost certainly be more expensive, especially with the rising cost of memory and storage continuing to affect gaming hardware. And with an OLED being added, I doubt we’ll see this new device under $1400.
Still, The Verge appears to be one of the only outlets that has gone hands-on with the device, and...
