Asus gives the ROX Xbox Ally the OLED screen it deserves
Asus has announced the ROG Xbox Ally X20, featuring an upgraded OLED screen and control enhancements. However, the new device is bundled with expensive AR glasses, limiting its accessibility. This positioning raises concerns about the X20's market reach and potential standalone availability.
- ▪The ROG Xbox Ally X20 features a 7.4-inch OLED screen with a maximum brightness of 1400 nits.
- ▪It introduces new magnetic TMR thumbsticks and a convertible D-pad design for improved control.
- ▪The device is only available as part of a special 20th anniversary bundle that includes Xreal R1 AR glasses.
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forced bundles ROG Xbox Ally X20 adds OLED screen, control upgrades But the hardware refresh is tethered to a bundle with pricey AR glasses. Kyle Orland – Jun 1, 2026 12:04 pm | 3 Tonight we're gonna put stuff in translucent plastic like it's 1999. Credit: Asus Tonight we're gonna put stuff in translucent plastic like it's 1999. Credit: Asus Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav When the Steam Deck OLED launched three years ago, we were glad to see that the new, more brilliant screen fixed the biggest flaw of Valve’s original handheld hardware.
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