– ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 upgrades (OLED display, Ryzen Z2 Extreme, improved controls) are well-received.
– Most users praise the changes but show low purchase intent due to expected high pricing.
– X20 likely priced over $1,000, possibly up to $1,500, especially as a bundle with AR glasses.
Debate Over Steam Deck and ASUS Updates
Alongside the debate over the recent Steam Deck OLED price increases, there has also being notable news in the gaming handheld market concerning another device: the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X, which is getting a refreshed version for the 20th anniversary of ROG. We have already reported separately on the technical upgrades of the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20. A recent Reddit thread now shows how the community is reacting to those changes.
Technical Upgrades and Community Feedback
With the Ryzen Z2 Extreme under the hood, the ASUS handheld is already one of the most powerful devices of its kind. The new 7.4-inch OLED display is brighter and more vibrant than the previous 7-inch IPS panel, allowing the ROG Xbox Ally to catch up in exactly the area where it lagged furthest behind the Steam Deck OLED. Many users would have preferred an 8-inch display, but if ASUS can reuse the existing chassis with a 7.4-inch panel and keep the price of the upgraded version lower, that compromise may be acceptable.
Improved Features and Pricing Expectations
The improved D-pad and sticks are also being welcomed by many users, as is the new look created by the transparent casing. Overall, the X20’s upgrades appear to have been received well. However, very few users express a clear intention to buy it, mainly because the price is expected to be extremely high. ASUS has equipped the X20 with a 1 TB SSD and 24 GB of RAM. However, the standard ROG Xbox Ally X already offers the same memory and storage configuration and carries an MSRP of $999.
Pricing and Bundle Details
Even so, the OLED display is not the only feature that could justify a noticeably higher price. The X20 is apparently being offered only as a bundle with the ROG Xreal R1 Edition 20 AR glasses. Given the recent price increases for the Steam Deck, hardly anyone expects the handheld to stay below the $1,000 mark. On the contrary: some users even expect a price of up to $1,500.
- Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor for powerful performance
- 7.4-inch OLED display with improved brightness and vibrance
- 1 TB SSD and 24 GB RAM storage and memory configuration
- Standard ROG Xbox Ally X already has MSRP of $999
- X20 offered only as a bundle with ROG Xreal R1 Edition 20 AR glasses
- Community expects price up to $1,500 due to recent Steam Deck increases
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