ASUS may reveal a next-gen ROG Ally at Computex 2026

ASUS is expected to unveil a next-generation ROG Ally handheld at Computex 2026, running June 2–5 in Taipei. The tip comes from German handheld-focused YouTuber Steam Dad, who said ASUS would "with high probability" show the device at the event. FCC filings independently back the claim, pointing to a Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU, up to 64GB of RAM, and a dedicated Xbox button variant.

The current lineup

The ROG Xbox Ally X — co-developed with Microsoft and launched in 2025 — already sits at the premium end of the Windows handheld market. It runs AMD's Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, packs 24GB LPDDR5X RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 7-inch 1080p 120Hz screen. In the US and UK it retails around £999, making it the most expensive mainstream option in its category, per the Tom's Hardware handheld guide.

That price gap is real. The Steam Deck OLED sits at £549, and the Lenovo Legion Go S has dropped to around £500 at retail. ASUS's next model will need a meaningful leap — better thermals, an OLED panel, or that 64GB RAM ceiling — to hold its premium position rather than cede buyers to cheaper rivals.

What to expect

The FCC leak details, flagged by VideoCardz Computex coverage, suggest a genuine generational jump rather than a minor spec refresh. The Xbox button variant points to continued deep integration with Microsoft's Game Pass ecosystem — arguably ASUS's strongest differentiator against Valve's SteamOS-based Steam Deck, which still lacks native access to Microsoft's game library.

ASUS is also marking ROG's 20th anniversary at Computex this year, giving the company extra incentive to make a big hardware statement at its home show.

The catch

Steam Dad's comment is an unembargoed opinion, not a leaked document. ASUS has made no official announcement. The chipset choice is still open — AMD Ryzen Z2 refresh, AMD Strix Halo, or Intel Panther Lake are all on the table. Price, exact specs, and retail availability for the US and UK have not been disclosed. If an announcement does happen at Computex on June 2, a Q3 2026 retail window would be the most realistic expectation.