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Best of Computex 2026 - The Gear We Cannot Stop Thinking AboutComputex 2026 showcased innovative PC hardware and gaming technology despite industry shortages. Highlights include the Intel Arc G3 Extreme-powered MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus handheld, the versatile Amiiba Ferra 31L PC case, and NVIDIA's RTX Spark SoC promising high-end performance in laptops. Other notable products include the Dell XPS 13, Alienware's 5K OLED monitor, and the AORUS MASTER 16 gaming laptop.
The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 Is The OLED Handheld You NeedASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the new ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld, featuring a larger 7.4-inch ROG Nebula HDR OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support. This 20th-anniversary edition also includes refined controls inspired by the Xbox controller and is part of a bundle with ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses. The device shares the same processor, RAM, and storage as the previous Xbox Ally X but boasts significant display and control improvements.
Asus has announced a gold-plated 82 g version of its Harpe II mouse with a 65K DPI, but price rumours make me think…Asus has unveiled a gold-plated, 82g version of its ROG Harpe II gaming mouse, featuring a 65K DPI sensor and 8,000 Hz polling rate. The ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20, part of Asus's ROG 20th anniversary lineup, is expected to launch on June 2 for approximately $260, significantly higher than competing mice like the Razer Viper V4 Pro.
We're getting closer to a 100% ROG rig as Asus gets into the DRAM game for its 20th anniversaryASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the release of a limited edition DDR5 DRAM kit. Developed in collaboration with Biwin, the 48 GB dual-channel kit is rated at 6,000 MT/s with tight timings and features XMP profiles for both AMD and Intel platforms. The high-end memory module is priced at approximately $850 USD.
ROG And XREAL Announce Pre-Order Date For Immersive Gaming GlassesASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) and XREAL have announced pre-order dates for the ROG XREAL R1, the world's first 240Hz micro-OLED gaming AR glasses. Pre-orders begin on May 15, 2026, via Best Buy and May 17, 2026, on the XREAL Official Store. The glasses are designed for universal compatibility with handheld devices, particularly the ROG Ally, offering a 171-inch virtual screen with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.01ms response time.
New York City Hits Start on the 2nd Annual NYC Video Game FestivalThe City of New York will host the second annual NYC Video Game Festival on May 9, 2026, at Convene Brookfield Place. This event celebrates the city's growing game development community with activities like esports competitions for Minecraft Education, League of Legends, and Valorant, alongside indie games, VR experiences, and career pathway expos. The festival also kicks off the "NYC Summer of Games" initiative, a series of gaming events running from May through September 2026.
ASUS Republic Of Gamers Refreshes The Zephyrus Lineup For 2026 | Console CreaturesASUS Republic of Gamers has refreshed its Zephyrus lineup for 2026, introducing the dual-screen ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) GX651 and updated Zephyrus G14 (GU405) and G16 (GU606) models. These new gaming laptops feature Intel Core Ultra processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, and high-resolution OLED displays, with some models supporting advanced AI workloads and DLSS 4.5. Pre-orders are now open in Canada.
You definitely don't need ROG's new audiophile-grade headset, but here's why you want one anywayThe ASUS ROG Kithara is an audiophile-grade gaming headset developed in partnership with Hifiman, featuring 100mm planar magnetic drivers for exceptional sound quality. While it offers a rich listening experience for music and games like Counter-Strike 2 and Crimson Desert, it lacks some standard gaming headset features such as wireless connectivity and easy mic muting, making it more of a branding exercise than a practical consumer product.