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We’ve already seen a ton of new handheld gaming PCs here at Computex 2026 but, instead of going that route, Asus has decided to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its Republic of Gamers (ROG) subbrand with a special edition of the ROG Xbox Ally X.Dubbed the ROG Xbox Ally X20, this new device uses (mostly) the same hardware as last year’s Xbox-themed handheld. You still get the powerful performance of AMD’s Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chip with 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. While not technically an entirely new device, Asus has made some fundamental changes under the hood and has also given the handheld a regal makeover with hints of gold throughout its design.Asus definitely could have stopped there and called it a day. However, given the recent launch of its new ROG XREAL R1 AR glasses, the company decided to give them the same ROG 20th anniversary treatment too. They’re the same glasses more or less but since they’re intended to be used alongside the ROG Xbox Ally X20, they won’t ship with Asus’ ROG Control Dock.After going hands-on with the new ROG Xbox Ally X20 and ROG Xreal R1 Edition 20 here in Taipei, I’m quite impressed by how all the little changes Asus made to its handheld make for an even better experience. However, are they enough to justify a bundle that will likely cost a hefty sum once it releases later this year? Find out in my full hands-on review.Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 specsSwipe to scroll horizontallyDimensions11.5 x 4.8 x 2 inchesWeight1.66 poundsCPUAMD Ryzen AI Z2 ExtremeRAM24GB LPDDR5XStorage1TB PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD (upgradeable)Battery80 WhDisplay7.4-inch FHD, 16:9, 120Hz refresh rate OLED panel with HDR1000 and AMD Fresync Premium ProPorts1 x USB 4 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x 3.5mm audio jack, 1 x microSD Express card reader slotWireless connectivityWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4Fit for an anniversary
