ASUS Republic of Gamers unveiled its most extensive hardware lineup to date at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne. The highlight is the ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace, which ASUS claims is the world’s fastest 720 Hz OLED monitor and is set to be available starting in Q4 2026 for 1,149.90 euros. Also on display are new mice, keyboards, a Wi-Fi 8 router, and the ROG Xbox Ally X20, which is available for pre-order now.
The timing is no coincidence: ROG will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026, and ASUS is using the trade show to revamp virtually every product category. We’ve compiled the most important announcements and included pricing and availability details.
TL;DR: Three new OLED esports monitors (up to 720 Hz), two triple-mode monitors, new Gladius and Spatha mice, a 96-percent-format hot-swap keyboard, the world’s first Wi-Fi 8 gaming router, and the ROG Xbox Ally X20 as a Windows 11 handheld. The first models will hit stores starting in Q4 2026, with the rest following in the weeks after.
20 Years of ROG: The Context Behind the Gamescom 2026 Announcements
ROG was founded in 2006, and ASUS is pulling out all the stops for Gamescom accordingly. A charity auction is running on eBay for Charity through September 4, featuring, among other items, an ROG case signed by ASUS CEO Jonney Shih and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang. All proceeds will go to SpecialEffect, an organization that promotes accessible gaming for people with disabilities. Running concurrently through the end of the year is the “Upgrade What Matters” campaign, featuring giveaways and prizes worth up to $15,000.
At the expo itself, there will be live raffles, performances, and a gaming competition with the esports organization Team Vitality.
New OLED Monitors: Three Models for Esports
ASUS is making the biggest leap forward with its esports monitors. All three new Ace models feature 24.5-inch OLED panels and are clearly aimed at competitive gamers.
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace: 720 Hz and the official CS2 Major monitor
The PG259QWS Ace uses a TrueBlack Glossy Tandem WOLED panel and, according to ASUS, achieves a 720 Hz refresh rate with a response time of 0.02 ms. According to the manufacturer, this makes it the fastest OLED monitor ever built. The monitor was selected as the official display for the 2026 PGL CS2 Major. PGL CEO Silviu Stroie commented that such a historic event deserves a display that lives up to it.
Features include a GaNFET power supply, an integrated position sensor, and printed measurement scales for tilt (-5° to +33°), swivel (±45°), and height adjustment (0 to 155 mm), so that pro gamers can precisely replicate their seating position. The monitor will go on sale early in the fourth quarter of 2026 for 1,149.90 euros. If you’ve already been eyeing the predecessor from the Swift OLED series, our review of the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP provides a good point of comparison with the previous generation.
ROG Strix OLED XG259QDPG and XG259QDNS Ace: More Affordable QD-OLED Alternatives
If you don’t need the 720 Hz, the XG259QDPG Ace offers an RGB QD-OLED panel with 560 Hz and a BlackShield film that reduces glare and, according to ASUS, improves black levels by 40 percent. The more affordable XG259QDNS Ace offers 360 Hz but uses the same basic panel architecture. Both monitors are also scheduled for release in Q4 2026, with ASUS pricing the XG259QDPG Ace at 729.90 euros in this country.
ROG Strix XG27UCMG and XG27ACNS: Triple Mode for Everyday Use
Beyond the pure esports niche, ASUS is introducing two triple-mode monitors that switch between multiple resolutions and refresh rates. According to ASUS, the XG27UCMG is the world’s first 4K triple-mode monitor: 240 Hz at 4K, 400 Hz at WQHD, and 488 Hz at Full HD, plus an integrated KVM switch. The XG27ACNS is limited to WQHD as its maximum resolution but can reach up to 920 Hz at HD resolution. Both models use Fast-IPS and IPS panels, respectively, with 95 percent DCI-P3 color gamut coverage and HDR400.
If you’re interested in ASUS’s Strix OLED series, check out our review of the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG for more details on the image quality of this product line.
| Monitor | Panel | Max. Refresh Rate | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace | 24.5″ Tandem WOLED | 720 Hz | Q4 2026 | €1,149.90 |
| ROG Strix OLED XG259QDPG Ace | 24.5″ QD-OLED | 560 Hz | Q4 2026 | €729.90 |
| ROG Strix OLED XG259QDNS Ace | 24.5″ QD-OLED | 360 Hz | Q4 2026 | N/A |
| ROG Strix XG27UCMG | 27″ IPS, 4K | 240 Hz (4K) / 488 Hz (FHD) | N/A | N/A |
| ROG Strix XG27ACNS | 27″ Fast-IPS, WQHD | 475 Hz (WQHD) / 920 Hz (HD) | N/A | N/A |
Mice, Keyboards, and Accessories for Competitive Gaming
When it comes to peripherals, ASUS focuses on weight, responsiveness, and customizability. The ROG Gladius IV Ace weighs just 56 grams, features the new ROG AimPoint Pro sensor with up to 65,000 DPI, and connects wirelessly via SpeedNova 8K Gen II. ROG Gear Link, which runs entirely in the browser, lets you configure the mouse without having to install any additional software. Seven different weight configurations allow you to tailor the mouse’s handling to your personal preferences. A larger version called the Gladius IV Ace Max has already been announced, but no release date has been set yet.
For MMO players, ASUS is introducing the ROG Spatha X 65K with twelve programmable buttons, tri-mode connectivity (2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and wired) and interchangeable switches via the new Push-Fit Switch Socket III, which also accepts third-party switches.
When it comes to keyboards, the ROG Strix Morph 96X Wireless features a 96-percent layout with hot-swappable NX-V2 switches and a south-facing PCB that improves compatibility with third-party keycaps. The more affordable TUF K4 Magnetic uses magnetic Hall-effect switches with an adjustable actuation distance ranging from 0.1 to 3.3 mm and offers an 8,000 Hz polling rate—an unusually high response speed for this price range.
Rounding out the accessory lineup are the ROG Gjallar Soundbar with Dolby Atmos and a built-in microphone, as well as the ROG Raikiri II Pro controller with TMR joysticks, an anti-drift feature, and up to 79 hours of battery life in 2.4-GHz mode.
WiFi 8 Makes Its Debut: ROG Rapture GT-BN98 and ZenWiFi BN12
With the ROG Rapture GT-BN98, ASUS claims to be launching the first Wi-Fi 8 gaming router on the market. The quad-band router is said to reach a peak speed of 25,000 Mbit/s and features two 10-Gigabit and four 2.5-Gigabit ports. On the software side, features include AI Game Boost for automatically prioritizing gaming traffic, a real-time monitoring tool called WiFi Insight, and a built-in ad and tracker blocker.
For those looking for comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage rather than gaming optimization, the ZenWiFi BN12 mesh system offers a tri-band router with up to 19,000 Mbit/s throughput and coverage of up to 650 square meters. Both devices support AiMesh for combining multiple nodes in a home network.
Special Edition Graphics Cards: T1 and Onimusha
In addition to peripherals and networking hardware, ASUS is showcasing two limited-edition graphics cards. The ASUS T1 GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 OC Edition was developed in collaboration with the League of Legends team T1 and features corresponding designs on the backplate and heatsink shroud. The ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT Onimusha Special Edition is a collaboration with AMD and Capcom and draws its design inspiration from the action game “Onimusha: Way of the Sword,” including a bundle of collectible accessories for fans of the series.
For on-the-go use, there’s also the ASUS XG Core, an external graphics card featuring an AMD RX 9060 XT LP and 16 GB of GDDR6, which—thanks to USB-C at 40 Gbit/s—can also be connected to laptops, mini-PCs, or handhelds like the ROG Ally.
Handhelds and AR: ROG Xbox Ally X20 and XREAL R1 Edition 20
The ROG Xbox Ally X20 is the Windows 11 handheld from the joint series with Microsoft and runs on an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme. The 7.4-inch ROG Nebula HDR OLED display achieves up to 1,400 nits of peak brightness at 120 Hz and a 0.2 ms response time, supported by FreeSync Premium Pro. The device is now available for pre-order as a bundle or as a standalone unit.
As part of its 20th-anniversary edition of AR glasses, ASUS is launching the ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 with a new feature called FreeLook, which is designed to enable smoother spatial awareness via IMU sensors, as well as a 360-degree background function for flight simulators and other immersive applications. We’ve already documented how its predecessor performs in everyday use in our review of the ROG XREAL R1.
Prices and Availability at a Glance
| Product | Category | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace | Monitor | Q4 2026, €1,149.90 |
| ROG Strix OLED XG259QDPG Ace | Monitor | Q4 2026, €729.90 |
| ROG Gladius IV Ace / Spatha X 65K | Mouse | Release date TBD |
| ROG Strix Morph 96X Wireless / TUF K4 Magnetic | Keyboard | Date TBD |
| ROG Rapture GT-BN98 / ZenWiFi BN12 | Router | Date TBD |
| ROG Xbox Ally X20 | Handheld | Pre-orders open |
| ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 | AR glasses | Pre-orders now open |
For some of the products, such as the triple-mode monitors and the new peripherals, ASUS has so far only confirmed their presentation at Gamescom but has not yet announced specific release dates for the German market. We will update this article as soon as ASUS releases additional pricing and release dates.
Conclusion
With its lineup for Gamescom 2026, ASUS is marking the 20th anniversary of ROG by revamping virtually its entire product range, from esports monitors to WiFi 8 routers. The most concrete details so far are for the three new OLED monitors and the ROG Xbox Ally X20; fixed prices are available for the former, and pre-orders are open for the latter. As for mice, keyboards, and networking equipment, it remains to be seen when these devices will actually hit German store shelves. Detailed reviews will follow as soon as we have test units in hand.
Sources: ASUS Pressroom,
