Asus' Special Gold ROG Xbox Ally X20 Is Surprisingly Affordable – If You Avoid the Bundle
While everything seems to be going up in price lately, due to an ongoing RAMageddon that doesn't seem to be letting up any time soon, Asus' handhelds have somehow avoided the price increases that are hitting everything in the category. And, while the company's special anniversary version of the Xbox Ally X is a bit more expensive than the regular version, it's not by much.
The Asus special gold ROG Xbox Ally X20, celebrating the company's 20th anniversary of the ROG series, remains surprisingly affordable despite the ongoing price increases in the handheld category. Although pricier than its regular version, the gold-themed Xbox Ally X20 is not by much, with a release price of $1,299 or a bundle with glasses for $2,499.
While this is more expensive than the current ASUS Xbox Ally X at around $999, the additional $300 could be justified by the addition of an OLED display. The Xbox Ally X20 also offers unique features like a transforming D-pad, similar to the Xbox Elite controllers, and a translucent chassis with gold accents. However, the real elephant in the room is the bundle, which is priced at twice the standalone handheld's cost and includes the glasses, which can be purchased separately for $849.
Despite these concerns, the Xbox Ally X20 could be a worthwhile investment for ROG fans, given its superior features compared to other handhelds priced around $2,000.
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