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ASUS ROG 2026 rollout adds handheld

Entities: Acer Predator Helios 18 · MSI Titan 18 · Nvidia RTX 5090 · Samsung PM9E1 SSD · Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18

Overview

Since the June 24 unveiling of the ROG Edition 20 collection in Istanbul, ASUS has steadily broadened its 2026 ROG lineup. The Strix SCAR 18 laptop entered U.S. pre‑order with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus CPU, RTX 5090 GPU, a 320 W power envelope and an 18‑inch 4K mini‑LED panel. The Zenbook A16 ARM ultrabook showcased a Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor and a 16‑inch 3K OLED display. At Computex, ASUS introduced the wire‑free ROG Strix LC IV 360 mm AIO cooler, claiming up to 10 % better cooling and lower noise. In late June the ROG Xbox Ally handheld, powered by an AMD Ryzen Z2 processor, was offered in France for €419 during Prime Day.

On July 15 ASUS announced a standalone version of the OLED Xbox Ally X20, dropping the earlier bundle‑with‑Xreal AR glasses requirement. The 7.4‑inch anti‑glare OLED screen remains, while rubberized grips, a transforming D‑pad, quieter face buttons and a reworked cooling system are added. Pricing and launch timing were not disclosed, though analysts expect the standalone unit to cost more than the bundled model.

Two days later, market data showed the Xbox Ally priced at $599 for the base model and $999 for the higher‑spec X20, positioning it as the most affordable handheld gaming device after Steam Deck prices rose to $789–$949. Benchmarks recorded the Ally scoring 1,834 in Time Spy versus the Deck’s 1,715, underscoring its performance‑price advantage.

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Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 gaming laptop benchmarked with 4K Mini‑LED, RTX 5090 and 128 GB RAM

    Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 gaming laptop features a 4K Mini‑LED screen, RTX 5090 GPU, up to 128 GB RAM and achieved peak RAID0 SSD read speeds of 17,459 MB/s, outpacing rival high‑end laptops.

  2. 24 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Asus to release standalone Xbox Ally X20 OLED handheld

    Asus confirmed a standalone OLED Xbox Ally X20 handheld will be released, featuring upgraded grips, a transforming D‑pad and improved cooling; pricing and launch date are still pending.

  3. 28 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    ASUS rolls out limited‑edition RTX 5090 GPU and new AI‑focused mini PCs

    ASUS unveiled a limited‑edition RTX 5090 GPU with a curved display and launched two AI‑oriented mini PCs—the ROG GR70 with RTX 5070 graphics and the ExpertCenter PN55 powered by Ryzen‑AI, priced from €1,440 to

  4. 29 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    ASUS launches ProArt creator accessories and unveils ROG Strix Scar 18 gaming laptop

    ASUS added the ProArt KD300 keyboard and MD301 mouse for creators and launched the ROG Strix Scar 18 gaming laptop with a mini‑LED display.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    ASUS launches ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMS ultrawide monitor and XG129C touchscreen

    ASUS ROG unveils the XG34WCDMS 34‑inch QD‑OLED gaming monitor (280 Hz, 0.03 ms) and the XG129C 12.3‑inch touchscreen companion, priced at $809 and $211, now sold in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Amazon Prime Day 2026: Major Discounts Across French Retailers

    Amazon Prime Day 2026 ends June 26 with major French discounts on Pokémon items, ASUS ROG Xbox Ally, top tech gear, 4K TVs, Dyson Spot+Scrub AI and a Kindle for €89.99.

  7. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    ASUS ROG launches Edition 20 collection in Turkey

    ASUS ROG celebrated its 20‑year anniversary in Istanbul, unveiling the limited Edition 20 hardware line—including a new X870E motherboard, RTX 5090 graphics card and other components—at a showcase in the Rahmi

  8. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Asus unveils ROG Strix LC IV AIO water‑cooler with cable‑free Q‑Connector and 5‑inch display

    Asus launched the ROG Strix LC IV AIO cooler at Computex 2026, featuring a rear Q‑Connector that removes most cables, a 5‑inch LCD, and support for latest Intel and AMD sockets; it is now on sale in Italy.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
    ASUS rolls out 2026 ROG Strix SCAR 18 gaming laptop as Strix G16 sees Prime Day discount and Zenbook A16 gets strong ARM

    ASUS launched the 2026 ROG Strix SCAR 18 with RTX 5090 and 4K mini‑LED, offered a Prime Day cut to $2,099 for the Strix G16, and the Zenbook A16 ARM laptop proved powerful and long‑lasting.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    ASUS launches TUF Gaming 16 laptop as AYANEO previews Pocket Micro 2 handheld

    ASUS unveiled the TUF Gaming 16 laptop with RTX 5070 and up to 64 GB RAM, while AYANEO previewed the Pocket Micro 2 handheld featuring a Snapdragon CPU and a larger 3 950 mAh battery.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    ASUS launches 2026 ROG gaming desktops and ProArt QD-OLED monitor

    ASUS unveiled its 2026 ROG desktop series—from high‑end RTX 5090 towers to mini‑PCs—and the ProArt PA32UCDM 4K QD‑OLED monitor with 240 Hz, Dolby Vision and Thunderbolt 4.

  12. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 Expected to Cost Over €1,000 Amid Component Shortage

    ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20, an upgraded handheld, is expected to cost over €1,000 due to component shortages, with no official price or release date yet.

  13. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    ASUS unveils ROG 20th Anniversary collector bundle priced at $16,600 in Shanghai flash sale

    ASUS ROG marks its 20th anniversary with a limited‑edition collector PC bundle priced at 112,026 yuan (~€16,600) sold via a lottery flash sale in Shanghai, featuring top‑tier components and full gaming perifher

  14. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    ASUS Republic of Gamers unveils 20th‑anniversary Edition 20 lineup and upgraded Xbox Ally X20 handheld

    ROG celebrated its 20th anniversary at Computex 2026 with the limited Edition 20 hardware line and the new Xbox Ally X20 handheld featuring a 7.4‑inch HDR OLED screen and upgraded controls.

  15. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    ASUS launches AI creator laptops, handheld gaming device and OLED monitors at Computex 2026

    At Computex 2026, ASUS unveiled AI‑focused ProArt creator laptops, a value‑priced Zenbook 14, the ROG Ally X handheld, the RTX 5090‑powered Strix Scar 18 laptop, and new high‑refresh OLED monitors.

  16. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    ASRock showcases 10th‑anniversary Taichi hardware, including 3200W power supplies, at Computex 2026

    ASRock marked the Taichi line's 10‑year anniversary at Computex 2026, unveiling a new AM5 motherboard, a Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card and power supplies up to 3 200 W with advanced safety features.

  17. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    ASUS marks 20 years of ROG brand with new hardware line at Computex 2026

    ASUS commemorated ROG’s 20‑year anniversary at Computex 2026, unveiling new gaming PCs, a handheld console, Wi‑Fi 8 router and other high‑end hardware.

  18. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Computex 2026 in Taipei highlights MSI's 40th anniversary and ASUS ROG's 20th anniversary

    Computex 2026 in Taipei featured MSI's 40th‑anniversary Draco Epic hardware line and ASUS ROG's 20th‑anniversary Edition 20 products, AI demos and award‑winning gaming gear.

  19. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    ASUS ROG unveils Edition 20 anniversary hardware lineup at Computex 2026

    ASUS ROG celebrates 20 years at Computex 2026 with the Edition 20 series, unveiling an 800 W RTX 5090 GPU, X870E motherboard, 3000 W PSU, WiFi 8 router, OLED display and limited‑edition gaming accessories.

  20. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Computex 2026 unveils Formula V Line and Sharkoon gaming hardware launches

    At Computex 2026, Taiwan's Formula V Line and Germany's Sharkoon unveiled new PC cases, cooling solutions and ATX 3.1 power supplies, targeting gamers and builders with innovative designs and upcoming launch‑s.

  21. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 22 sources
    ASUS showcases ROG Edition 20 lineup and new OLED monitor at Computex 2026

    Computex 2026 saw ASUS unveil ROG Edition 20 products, including an OLED handheld and a 540 Hz OLED monitor, while other makers launched new cases, power supplies and AI‑memory solutions.

  22. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    ASUS ROG celebrates 20th anniversary at Computex 2026 in Taipei

    ASUS ROG marks 20 years at Computex 2026 in Taipei with a press event, anniversary products, and a broad AI showcase.

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