Highlights of the Announcement
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ROG Esports Monitors for Speed and Focus: Three new models are added to the ROG esports monitor lineup: the ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace (720Hz), ROG Strix OLED XG259QDPG Ace (560Hz), and ROG Strix OLED XG259QDNS Ace (360Hz), all in 24.5-inch OLED sizes.
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High-Precision and Customizable Gaming Mice: The ROG Gladius IV Ace and ROG Spatha X 65K gaming mice offer advanced control and extensive customization.
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Unique Design and Fast Magnetic Switch Mechanical Keyboard: The ROG Strix Morph 96 X Wireless custom mechanical keyboard features a distinctive design and rapid magnetic switch response.
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WiFi 8 Router for Low-Latency Gaming and Wide Coverage: The ROG Rapture GT-BN98 router delivers WiFi 8 performance with enhanced security features.
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Special Edition ‘Onimusha’ Graphics Card: The TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT Onimusha Special Edition graphics card features custom shrouds and backplates inspired by the ‘Onimusha’ game world.
In conjunction with this event, ROG celebrates its 20th anniversary. ROG commemorates two decades of leading gaming culture through continuous innovation and passion. During Gamescom 2026, ROG will host daily stage and community-focused experiential content, including musical performances and competitive events featuring the pro esports team “Team Vitality.”
As part of its 20th-anniversary social contribution activities, ROG is supporting the charity organization SpecialEffect. A one-of-a-kind “ROG 20th Anniversary Suitcase,” signed by ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih and NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang, along with limited ROG gear, will be listed on eBay’s charitable auction program, “eBay for Charity” (listing period: August 25th to September 4th). All proceeds from this auction will be donated to SpecialEffect to support gaming environments for players with disabilities. Details and participation in bidding can be found on eBay’s official auction page.
ROG OLED Esports Monitors
As a leading OLED gaming monitor brand, ROG strengthens its competitive edge with the introduction of the ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace, ROG Strix OLED XG259QDPG Ace, and ROG Strix OLED XG259QDNS Ace. These three 24.5-inch “Ace” esports monitors, developed with direct feedback from professional players, join the ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace, which debuted at Computex 2026.
All “ROG Ace collection” models are equipped with features to help professional players achieve maximum performance.
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
The ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace is the flagship of this series and the fastest OLED gaming monitor ever, boasting an astonishing 720Hz refresh rate on a 24.5-inch display. With a TrueBlack Glossy Tandem WOLED panel and an ultra-fast 0.02ms response time, it delivers exceptional motion clarity. It displays deep, rich blacks and extremely clear images, even on brightly lit large event stages. Additionally, it features a unique “Position Sensor.” This built-in sensor measures and displays the monitor’s tilt, height, and swivel angles on-screen, allowing players to instantly and precisely adjust to their preferred settings, even under the pressure of a tournament.
ROG Strix OLED XG259QDPG Ace
The ROG Strix OLED XG259QDPG Ace is a 24.5-inch model featuring an RGB QD-OLED panel with a 560Hz refresh rate. It incorporates a new “BlackShield Film” and anti-glare, low-reflection coating, which enhances perceived black depth by up to 40% while increasing panel surface hardness by 2.5 times. This achieves a vivid and realistic color reproduction with reduced reflections and glare, alongside excellent visibility for fast-paced competitive scenes.
ROG Strix OLED XG259QDNS Ace
The ROG Strix OLED XG259QDNS Ace brings the benefits of the “BlackShield Film” and anti-glare, low-reflection coated RGB QD-OLED panel to a more accessible 24.5-inch 360Hz refresh rate model. Despite its more approachable specifications, it includes professional-grade environmental setup tools and superior rendering performance, allowing a wider range of players to experience the high-quality competitive visual experience of the “ROG Ace collection.”
ROG Strix XG27UCMG / XG27ACNS Triple-Mode Monitors
The ROG Strix XG27UCMG is a 4K triple-mode gaming monitor. With “ROG Triple Mode” technology, players can select screen settings according to the game genre on a single monitor. The 27-inch 4K (3840×2160) display can switch between 4K@240Hz, QHD@400Hz (OC), and FHD@488Hz (OC), allowing instant adaptation from high-quality graphics to speed-focused competitive play.
The ROG Strix XG27ACNS is a 27-inch QHD (2560×1440) triple-mode gaming monitor for gamers who desire ultra-high refresh rates for competitive play. It supports QHD@475Hz (OC), FHD@620Hz, and HD@920Hz. Utilizing a Fast IPS panel with a minimum response time of 0.3ms (GTG), it significantly reduces ghosting for smooth visual display. It also supports DCI-P3 95% wide color gamut and VESA DisplayHDR 400, offering rich colors and vivid contrast.
ROG Gaming Devices
Esports Gaming Mouse: ROG Gladius IV Ace
The ROG Gladius IV Ace is an ergonomic esports gaming mouse designed based on sports science research and refined for competitive scenes. It features weight adjustment, ROG SpeedNova 8K Gen II wireless technology, ROG AimPoint Pro 65K sensor, Zone Mode, and browser-configurable “Gear Link,” ensuring precise control and excellent performance in all critical moments. Weighing only 56g, it can be customized with 7 different weights using the included modular weights. A larger variant, the ROG Gladius IV Ace Max, is also planned for players with larger hands, embodying ROG’s philosophy of “the optimal shape for every champion.”
Wireless MMO Gaming Mouse: ROG Spatha X 65K
The ROG Spatha X 65K is a customizable wireless MMO gaming mouse with 12 programmable buttons, 5-way weight and balance adjustment, and hot-swappable switches. It is equipped with the “ROG AimPoint Pro 65K” sensor and provides a fast and stable “ROG SpeedNova” wireless connection via a high-function charging dock that doubles as a wireless receiver. Programmable buttons allow quick execution of important in-game commands. Modular weights can be inserted into the chassis for fine-tuning the feel and operation. The unique “ROG Push-Fit Switch Socket III” structure allows for easy and quick switch replacement, and two types of switches are included: the “ROG Micro Switch II” with excellent click feel and 100 million click durability, and the “ROG Silent Micro Switch” with a quiet, thocky feel and 50 million click durability. The socket also supports a wide range of third-party switches, offering high expandability.
Gaming Controller: ROG Raikiri II Pro PC
The ROG Raikiri II Pro PC is a PC gaming controller designed for ultimate speed, performance, and deep customization. “ROG SpeedNova” technology achieves competitive-grade “8K polling rate” and ultra-low latency for both wired and 2.4GHz wireless connections. Drift-resistant hot-swappable “TMR joysticks” enable precise control, while dual-mode triggers and microswitch-equipped buttons (ABXY, D-pad, rear buttons, bumpers) provide tactile feedback and instantaneous input. Additionally, it features two extra claw bumpers (extended buttons for index fingers) and four detachable rear buttons for advanced control customization. A full-color panel on the controller allows for instant profile selection, button remapping, RGB lighting adjustment, and vibration intensity control during gameplay. Battery performance is excellent, offering up to 79 hours of play in 2.4GHz mode on a full charge. A comprehensive set of premium accessories is included, such as a protective charging case, charging stand, rear button plates, TMR modules, and replacement joystick caps.
Gaming Soundbar: ROG Gjallar
The ROG Gjallar is a Dolby Atmos-compatible gaming soundbar and wireless subwoofer that creates an immersive soundstage with overwhelming scale and realism, bringing cinematic 3D audio to any gaming environment. It includes an “Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC)” microphone for clear voice chat, an all-in-one control hub for intuitive operation, and multi-platform connectivity for various devices. Designed for ultimate operability and convenience, it allows seamless switching between games and entertainment (movies, music, etc.) without reconnecting devices.
Gaming Keyboard: ROG Strix Morph 96 X Wireless
The ROG Strix Morph 96 X Wireless is a 96% layout gaming keyboard with unique dye-sublimated ROG keycaps for an eye-catching, sophisticated design, and a detachable wrist rest for comfort. It features hot-swappable “ROG NX V2” key switches and a south-facing PCB structure, offering excellent compatibility with commercially available third-party keycaps. Boasting high customizability and expandability, it allows easy adjustment of typing feel and sound. A translucent PC (polycarbonate) positioning plate and light bars on both sides beautifully illuminate the entire keyboard, while a gasket mount structure and multi-layer sound-absorbing foam achieve a refined typing sound and comfortable typing feel.
Routers
Gaming Router: ROG Rapture GT-BN98
The ROG Rapture GT-BN98 is a WiFi 8-compatible flagship gaming router offering overwhelming stability, ultra-low latency, and multi-device connectivity. It features AI Game Boost, intelligent network optimization functions, rich wired interfaces with dual 10G ports + four 2.5G ports, and superior thermal design, delivering extreme wired and wireless performance in demanding gaming and home network environments. It achieves a total transfer speed of up to 25,000Mbps across quad-bands, and new WiFi 8 technology significantly improves mid-to-long-range communication throughput and IoT device coverage. “Adaptive QoE” dynamically allocates bandwidth according to network congestion and application demand, maintaining smooth communication even in high-load multitasking environments. Furthermore, “WiFi Insight” operates in the background to monitor interference (WiFi and non-WiFi signals) across all bands in real-time, and “ASUS GTNet” dynamically analyzes and routes the best path to game servers.
Graphics Cards
ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon™ RX 9070 XT Onimusha Special Edition
The ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT Onimusha Special Edition is a limited-edition graphics card created in collaboration with AMD and Capcom, commemorating the release of Capcom’s sword-fighting action game ‘Onimusha Way of the Sword’. The original design shrouds and backplates are adorned with motifs and decorations, including the “Oni Gauntlet” that appears in the game, beautifully expressing the dark samurai fantasy world. Furthermore, this product comes with an exclusive accessory pack containing collaboration-limited collector’s items that cannot be obtained elsewhere.
ROG Edition 20 / Related Information
ROG’s special collection, “ROG Edition 20,” commemorating the 20th anniversary of the ROG brand’s establishment, has commenced global rollout in major markets worldwide.
*The Japan market rollout will be announced separately.
The “ROG Edition 20” product lineup symbolizes ROG’s continuous innovation, embodying the overwhelming performance, sophisticated product design, and user-centric design philosophy that have defined the brand. For detailed product information and specifications of the “ROG Edition 20” lineup, please visit the special page: here.
About Republic of Gamers (ROG)
Republic of Gamers (ROG), ASUS’s gaming brand, offers a wide range of products, including PCs, headsets, monitors, and earphones, providing a complete gaming solution. ROG’s name reflects the idea of “creating a republic for gamers, a fun country for those who love games.” ROG’s innovative technology and “Start with People: product development centered on people” philosophy are recognized in various fields.
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ROG Official Website: https://rog.asus.com/jp/
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About ASUS
ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world’s most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions, delivering amazing experiences that enrich the lives of people worldwide. ASUS has a team of 5,000 R&D specialists in-house, winning over 11 awards daily in quality, innovation, and design, and has been recognized as one of Fortune magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies.”
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ASUS Official Website: https://www.asus.com/jp/
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