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The OLED Xbox Ally X20 is so good, Asus will sell it solo

The OLED Xbox Ally X20 is so good, Asus will sell it solo
The Verge Tuesday 14 July 2026, 16:09 UTC By Sean Hollister 1 min read
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The Ally X20 (front) and Lenovo Legion Go 2 (behind). 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!

The Ally X20 (front) and Lenovo Legion Go 2 (behind).

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 …

Read the full story at The Verge.

Asus (ORG) Lenovo Legion Go (ORG) Anthony Spence (PERSON) Ally (ORG) California (LOCATION)
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