The OLED Xbox Ally X20 is so good, Asus will sell it solo
Asus has confirmed it will sell a standalone version of its OLED Xbox Ally handheld, moving away from a previous strategy of bundling it with expensive AR glasses. The device is positioned as a premium competitor in the handheld gaming market, praised for its display quality.
Why it matters
The decision highlights the competitive nature of the handheld gaming market and the importance of consumer-friendly pricing strategies.
When I first told you about the “OLED Xbox Ally X of my dreams,” I had to curb my enthusiasm a bit. That’s partly because I hadn’t yet tried the handheld myself, and partly because Asus was only planning to sell it bundled with a pair of expensive AR glasses! I’m happy to say both things are no longer true.
Asus will sell a standalone version of the OLED Ally as well, spokesperson Anthony Spence confirms to The Verge. “We are actively discussing the release schedule for a standalone version of the new Ally. Please stay tuned for upcoming announcements.”
And after spending two hours with the OLED Ally at the company’s California offices, I think it might even give the new MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus a run for its money.
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