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Asus ROG marks 20 years with anniversary product range
Xbox

Asus ROG marks 20 years with anniversary product range

The launch broadens ROG beyond PC parts, with limited-edition gear, a board game and a new lifestyle push for gamers and collectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Asus targets 30% APAC notebook share with AI, partners
Digital Transformation

Asus targets 30% APAC notebook share with AI, partners

Asus courts 215 APAC partners in Sydney, tying AI PCs and omnichannel retail to an ambitious 30% consumer notebook market share goal.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles
Gaming

Windows security breaks ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles

Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear
Gaming

ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear

ROG marks 20 years at CES 2026 with a dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop, holographic desktop, AR glasses and Kojima-inspired gear.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Asus ROG unveils Kojima Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP
Gaming

Asus ROG unveils Kojima Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP

Asus ROG teams with Kojima Productions on a Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP gaming tablet and peripherals, debuting the range at CES.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
ASUS unveils 2025 ROG gaming laptops in Aus & NZ
Gaming

ASUS unveils 2025 ROG gaming laptops in Aus & NZ

ASUS Republic of Gamers has unveiled its 2025 gaming laptop range in Australia and New Zealand, with pre-orders now open for models featuring cutting-edge tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
ROG unveils Phone 9 series with cutting-edge gaming tech
JB Hi-Fi

ROG unveils Phone 9 series with cutting-edge gaming tech

ASUS has unveiled the ROG Phone 9 series in Australia and New Zealand, with pre-orders starting at AUD $1,799 and NZD $2,199 at JB Hi-Fi and PB Tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
ASUS ROG unveils 2025 gaming laptop line-up with upgrades
Intel

ASUS ROG unveils 2025 gaming laptop line-up with upgrades

ASUS Republic of Gamers has unveiled its 2025 laptop range, featuring powerful Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA hardware, alongside innovative cooling solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
ASUS ROG Ally X debuts in Australia & New Zealand for pre-order
JB Hi-Fi

ASUS ROG Ally X debuts in Australia & New Zealand for pre-order

ASUS Republic of Gamers has launched the ROG Ally X, featuring enhanced hardware and ergonomics, available for pre-order in Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Hands-on Review: The ROG STRIX Go 2.4 headset has it all
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The ROG STRIX Go 2.4 headset has it all

With the ROG STRIX Go 2.4, you virtually own two completely different headsets for the price of one, and switch simply by attaching the 3.5mm cable.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
ASUS unveils ROG Zephyrus gaming notebook
Gaming

ASUS unveils ROG Zephyrus gaming notebook

ASUS unveils the ROG Zephyrus G14, boasting an AMD Ryzen R9-4900HS processor, NVIDIA RTX2060 GPU, and optional LED lid display, starting at AUD $2199.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020
Hands-on Review: The ASUS ROG Theta 7.1 headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The ASUS ROG Theta 7.1 headset

ASUS ROG's Theta 7.1 headset delivers unparalleled comfort and sound quality, setting a new benchmark in gaming audio technology.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
Hands-on Review: Supercharging the RTX with the ROG STRIX RTX2080 SUPER
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Supercharging the RTX with the ROG STRIX RTX2080 SUPER

You can expect stable 60FPS+ gameplay over 4K UHD resolution over most AAA titles, or even with DLSS turned on when working with WQHD resolution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Hands-on Review: ASUS ROG STRIX XG35V curved gaming monitor
Gaming

Hands-on Review: ASUS ROG STRIX XG35V curved gaming monitor

ASUS's ROG STRIX XG35V offers gamers a stunning ultra-wide display with a 100Hz refresh rate and AMD's FreeSync.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
Which GPU will give you the most bang for your buck?
Gaming

Which GPU will give you the most bang for your buck?

The ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1070TI-A8G-GAMING offers top-tier performance and cooling at a competitive price, making it a top choice for gamers seeking value.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Rule the battlefield with affordable gaming gear
Gaming

Rule the battlefield with affordable gaming gear

Dominate your digital battlegrounds with ASUS's new affordable Cerberus range, designed for enduring gaming triumphs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Lag? I've never heard of it, thanks to this router
Gaming

Lag? I've never heard of it, thanks to this router

Bid farewell to lag with the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 router, designed to offer gamers unparalleled speed, security, and seamless connectivity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017

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Anyware expands Asus partnership with gaming peripherals deal
Gaming

Anyware expands Asus partnership with gaming peripherals deal

Asus has inked a deal with distributor Anyware Corporation for the distribution of the vendor's gaming peripherals in Australia.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017