Where do we start: that name, or that gold plating?
The ROG Xbox Ally X20 Bundle was recently announced by ASUS, a twentieth anniversary package that includes a snazzed-up ROG Xbox Ally X and a pair of ROG XReal R1 augmented reality glasses.
First, the handheld gets some performance updates in the form of TMR thumbsticks, a swappable d-pad with 4- or 8-way input, and a 7.4-inch OLED screen.
“Brand new for the ROG XBOX Ally X20, this Nebula HDR Display features an OLED panel with breathtaking visual depth and a peak brightness of 1400 nits, while the ultra-fast 120Hz refresh rate and FreeSync Premium Pro support ensures every movement is effortlessly smooth,” ASUS said about this ROG Xbox Ally X’s screen update.
As far as the glasses go, ASUS says they’ll provide “an instant 171-inch big screen experience with a 240Hz refresh rate wherever you travel, featuring ACSE integration for easy adjustments,” also adding that, “the ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 does not operate as a standalone device and must be tethered to the ROG XBOX Ally device through USB-C.”
Finally, the handheld sports aesthetic changes including a translucent black chassis alongside “a custom gold internal structure, gold-accented fans, and immersive joystick lighting.”
As you might expect reading this, the ROG Xbox Ally X20 Bundle doesn’t have a price as yet; the ROG XReal R1 AR glasses run about $1,000 USD on their own, while the ROG Xbox Ally X — the lesser version with a smaller screen and less impressive joysticks — has really had a price hike in Australia, setting consumers back $1,799 AUD. Brace yourselves for this one.
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