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Asus will sell Xbox Ally X20 OLED on its own
Asus has confirmed plans for a standalone Xbox Ally X20 OLED, dropping an earlier bundle-only approach tied to Xreal AR glasses.
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Asus is changing course on its upcoming OLED Xbox Ally X20. After earlier plans that would have required buyers to get the handheld in a bundle with Xreal AR glasses, the company now says it will sell a standalone version as well, according to The Verge.
An Asus spokesperson confirmed the shift to the publication, saying:
“We are actively discussing the release schedule for a standalone version of the new Ally. Please stay tuned for upcoming announcements.”
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The Verge’s Sean Hollister, who spent two hours testing the device at Asus’s California offices, wrote that the OLED Ally could be a strong rival to the recently released MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus. He also pointed to several hardware changes over last year’s Xbox Ally X, including:
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- new rubberized grips
- quieter face buttons
- a reworked cooling system
Hollister also highlighted a “transforming” D-pad that rotates between eight-way and four-way modes, saying it made a noticeable difference in games such as Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Asus and The Verge did not provide a price or launch date for the standalone model. Hollister said it will likely cost more than the current $1,000 Xbox Ally X. The bundle that includes the ROG Xreal R1 Gaming Glasses could reach $2,000, though that price and release timing have not been confirmed.
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