{"id":24897,"date":"2026-08-25T15:35:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/25\/asus-standalone-rog-xbox-ally-x20-finally-gets-a-price-tag-how-to-preorder-it\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:35:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:35:41","slug":"the-asus-rog-ally-x-is-finally-here-pricing-and-how-to-preorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/25\/the-asus-rog-ally-x-is-finally-here-pricing-and-how-to-preorder\/","title":{"rendered":"The Asus ROG Ally X Is Finally Here: Pricing and How to Preorder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>## ROG Xbox Ally X20: Pricing, Availability, and Upgrades Revealed<\/p>\n<p>At this year\u2019s Gamescom, the premier European gaming trade show, Asus finally clarified the market positioning for its highly anticipated ROG Xbox Ally X20. While the device was initially teased as an exclusive component of a premium hardware package, the company has pivoted to offer a standalone option for enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>### Purchasing Options and Market Entry<br \/>\nThe standalone ROG Xbox Ally X20 is officially priced at $1,299.99. This represents a $300 premium over the <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/review\/rog-xbox-ally-x-worth-it\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">original Xbox Ally X<\/a>, a price hike justified by the inclusion of a high-fidelity OLED display. <\/p>\n<p>For those looking for a complete immersive ecosystem, Asus is also offering an AR glasses bundle retailing at $2,499.99. This shift in strategy-moving from a bundle-only release to offering the handheld individually-was a direct response to consumer feedback gathered throughout the summer, as detailed in <a href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/tech\/standalone-xbox-ally-x20-oled-is-coming-soon\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\">recent industry reports<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Prospective buyers can secure their units starting today. Preorders are currently active through Best Buy and the official Asus storefront, with the global retail launch scheduled for October 15.<\/p>\n<p>### Celebrating Two Decades of ROG<br \/>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/press.asus.com\/news\/press-releases\/rog-xbox-ally-x20-bundle-20th-anniversary-oled-ar-glasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ga-click=\"1\" data-ga-label=\"$text\" data-ga-item=\"text-link\" data-ga-module=\"content_body\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\">Xbox Ally X20<\/a> was first unveiled this past June. The device serves as a commemorative flagship for the &#8220;Republic of Gamers&#8221; (ROG) brand, marking its 20th anniversary in the hardware space. <\/p>\n<p>In the current handheld market, where devices like the Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion Go have set high bars for performance, the X20 aims to differentiate itself through its superior screen technology. OLED panels are increasingly becoming the gold standard for portable gaming, offering deeper contrast ratios and more vibrant color reproduction compared to traditional LCD screens. By integrating this display into the X20, Asus is targeting the &#8220;prosumer&#8221; segment-gamers who prioritize visual fidelity and build quality over budget-friendly entry points.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"echo_read_more\" href=\"https:\/\/mashable.com\/tech\/rog-xbox-ally-x20-price-release-date-how-to-preorder\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0\u00bb\u00a0More Info >>><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>**Table of Contents**<\/p>\n<p>The wait is over: Asus just dropped the price for the standalone ROG Xbox Ally X20 at Gamescom, Europe\u2019s premier gaming showcase. This high-octane, special-edition OLED handheld hits the market at $1,299.99-a $300 premium over last year\u2019s original Xbox Ally X. For those looking to go all-in, the Xbox Ally X20 is also available as part of a $2,499.99 bundle<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":24898,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wpai_generated_summary":"","wpai_meta_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[36],"class_list":["post-24897","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tech","tag-mixtv"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24897","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/55"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24897"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24897\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24904,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24897\/revisions\/24904"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24898"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24897"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24897"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mixtv1.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24897"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}