Asus Xbox Ally X20 OLED handheld available standalone for $1,300 at Best Buy

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Asus has officially launched standalone pre-orders for the Xbox Ally X20, an OLED handheld gaming PC priced at $1,300. The device is available for pre-order at Best Buy and Asus's online store, with shipping set for October 15th. Previously, Asus had only offered the handheld bundled with expensive AR glasses, but the company confirmed a standalone option in July. The unit features a translucent design with gold trim as part of Asus's ROG 20th Anniversary edition. Asus spokesperson Don Nguyen confirmed the retail version matches the prototype that was previewed at the company's US offices.

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