ROG XBOX Ally X20 upgrades the display to OLED and adds TMR joysticks

Partnering with Microsoft, ASUS released the impressive ROG Xbox Ally X gaming handheld last year, which opened the door to a more intuitive Xbox on Windows gaming powered by AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor with its integrated RDNA 3.5 graphics. One of the criticisms at the time of its release was the decision to opt for a more traditional LED display over OLED. Well, that's now been rectified with the new ROG XBOX Ally X20, created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ASUS' Republic of Gamers brand.

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At Computex 2026, ASUS debuted a wide range of 20th-anniversary-edition ROG products sporting a stylish black-and-gold design, and the new ROG XBOX Ally X20 was created specifically for this celebration. And yes, the ROG XBOX Ally X20 comes equipped with an OLED display, and an impressive one at that. First off, it's larger than the original ROG Xbox Ally X display at 7.4 inches and features Nebula HDR technology.

It maintains a fast 120 Hz refresh rate with a 0.2ms response time, and a peak HDR brightness of 1,400 nits, earning it a VESA DisplayHDR 1000 rating. Throw in Dolby Vision and FreeSync Premium Pro support for smooth motion, and you've got one of the most impressive gaming handheld displays that we've, well, seen to date.

The upgrades don't stop there, as the thumbsticks have been upgraded to TMR joystick technology for durability and anti-stick drift. This is a relatively new technology in the controller space, often found on premium, elite-style controllers, so its inclusion here speaks to the ROG XBOX Ally X20's premium nature. The revamped handheld also features improved face buttons and a "Transforming D-Pad" that lets you switch between traditional four-way and eight-way digital controls.

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And to help celebrate 20 years of ROG, ASUS is releasing a special ROG Xbox Ally X20 Bundle that pairs the handheld with an anniversary edition of the company's OG XREAL R1 AR glasses that can project the portable display's gaming action onto a massive 171-inch virtual screen.