Since the Steam Deck, a few alternative handheld gaming PCs have been hitting the market. While we’re still waiting for Valve to give details about a possible follow-up to its own device, we’ve already seen that Lenovo is planning a next-gen Legion Go. Now, Asus is quick to follow suit.
In the latest video from the ROG Global YouTube channel, hosts Jake Kulinski and Whitson Gordon are keen to bring us news that a new ROG Ally is currently in the works. While not all details about the upcoming device are being revealed yet, we do get a few bits of information.
For example, the next portable PC from Asus is going to be called the ROG Ally X, rather than the ROG Ally 2. What we’re being told is that the next iteration will be “more than just a basic refresh” of the current model, and that it’s going to be targeting the more “enthusiast” market.
It’s also worth noting that this won’t be a completely new device, either. The ROG X is basically going to be somewhere between being a refresh and a new-gen. What the next version will be is essentially a response to feedback from people who wanted a bit more.
There are going to be some improvements to the current model, such as a better battery – Kulinski’s eyes even widen when he tries to express how the new battery will be “very good.” There’s also going to be improvements to the RAM and storage, as well as the ports.
As I say, not a lot is being said right now, but there is going to be a special announcement on June 2, which will hopefully dive deeper into what you can expect from the upcoming Asus ROG Ally X.
