ASUS has created a special edition of its ROG Ally X handheld console inspired by Cyberpunk 2077, but with a catch: it will not be sold to the public. The design, which maintains the standard hardware with the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, 24 GB of RAM, and an 80 Wh battery, has been created as a one-of-a-kind piece. The news has caused a stir among fans of the saga, who are left wanting to get their hands on it.
Standard hardware with a dark district shell 🎮
Under the hood, this ROG Ally X hides no surprises: it mounts the same AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 24 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and a 1 TB SSD. The screen remains 7 inches with 1080p resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, and the battery reaches 80 Wh. The change is on the outside, with an aesthetic that evokes the universe of Night City. ASUS has not detailed whether the design includes thermal or ventilation improvements, beyond the visual aspect.
The console everyone wants and no one can buy 😢
ASUS has achieved something almost magical: creating the perfect handheld console for Cyberpunk 2077 fans and then hiding it like an easter egg. There are no production plans, no giveaway, and no possibility of stealing it from the factory. Those interested will have to settle for photos and the consolation that, at least, they won't have to pay the premium price it would surely fetch at auction. A masterful marketing move that leaves everyone with their wallets closed and their mouths open.