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ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces New Esports Hardware and Partnerships at Gamescom 2026

ASUS Republic of Gamers is doubling down on esports with a fresh lineup of competition-ready gear and strategic partnerships. The company unveiled the ROG Gladius IV Ace mouse, three new ultra-fast OLED monitors, and official sponsorships with pro teams and content creators—all designed through direct collaboration with elite players pushing the boundaries of competitive play.
A gaming setup featuring an ASUS ROG monitor with vibrant purple and blue visuals, a compact PC tower, keyboard, mouse, and headset on a sleek black desk.
A gaming setup featuring an ASUS ROG monitor with vibrant purple and blue visuals, a compact PC tower, keyboard, mouse, and headset on a sleek black desk.

TAIPEI, Taiwan, August 25, 2026 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced its growing commitment to esports through new product launches, expanded partnerships with elite teams and pro players, and a dedicated social media channel. ROG has developed high-performance Ace Collection gaming gear informed by insights from professional teams and athletes.

ROG Gladius IV Ace: Refined for competitive play

The ROG Gladius IV Ace was developed through extensive sports-science testing and iterative evaluations with esports players. The ergonomic shape reduces muscle strain during competitive play. Testing showed that after fatigue, the Gladius remained stable in velocity and acceleration, users spent less average time off target, and displayed higher hit accuracy in 180-degree flick scenarios.

Specification Value
Default weight 56 grams
Additional weight options 3g, 5g, 7g stackable
Weight configurations 7 additional
Click consistency Within 5gf

The mouse features a center-balanced design with a default weight of 56 grams, plus stackable 3g, 5g, and 7g weights for seven additional configurations. Each unit is individually machine-tested to verify left- and right-click consistency within 5gf.

ROG SpeedNova 8K Gen II technology includes an enhanced receiver with a large antenna to strengthen wireless signal quality. The receiver detects surrounding RF conditions and indicates connection quality in real time, while Active Dynamic Hopping scans for optimal channels to reduce interference. Dual LEDs provide quick RF status feedback, customizable via Gear Link.

Specification Value
DPI Up to 65,000
IPS 800
Maximum acceleration 70g
Lift-off-distance levels 11 selectable
Frames-per-second scanning Up to 20,000
Polling rate 8000Hz

The ROG AimPoint Pro 65K optical sensor delivers up to 65,000dpi, 800ips, and 70g maximum acceleration, with 11 selectable lift-off-distance levels. With up to 20,000 frames-per-second scanning and 8000Hz polling, the sensor captures movement quickly for responsive tracking. Zone Mode provides competitive-gaming hardware settings, while Dynamic TX Power Control offers maximum transmission strength and stronger anti-interference performance.

The Gladius IV Ace includes a dedicated carry case for tournaments, scrims, bootcamps, and LANs. Players can customize settings through Gear Link via browser with no software downloads required, enabling faster setups across practice rooms, tournament PCs, and shared systems.

ROG OLED esports monitors

ROG brings OLED technology to competitive gaming with exceptional color, contrast, and consistent color reproduction. Self-lit OLED pixels respond almost instantly for sharp motion clarity. Unlike conventional LCD esports monitors, OLED requires no backlight, reducing eye strain during extended play while delivering fast, consistent imagery for high-stakes competition.

As the world's No.1 OLED gaming monitor brand, ROG introduced three new 24.5-inch monitors developed with direct input from professional players: the ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace, ROG Strix OLED XG259QDPG Ace, and ROG Strix OLED XG259QDNS Ace. These expand the ROG OLED esports lineup alongside the ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace, which debuted at Computex 2026.

All Ace monitors include integrated measurement scales on the stand for reproducing preferred setups, a Quick OSD menu for fast adjustments, and three Esports Color modes tuned for different FPS gaming scenarios. Gallium Nitride Field-Effect Transistor (GaNFET) technology in the power supply optimizes heat dissipation for extended OLED lifespan.

ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace

Specification Value
Refresh rate 720Hz
Panel type TrueBlack Glossy Tandem WOLED
Peak brightness Up to 1700 nits
HDR support Dolby Vision
Price US$1099 MSRP
Availability Early Q4

The ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace features a 720Hz refresh rate, making it the fastest model in the series. Its TrueBlack Glossy Tandem WOLED panel produces sharp imagery with deep blacks even under bright arena lighting, up to 1700-nits peak brightness, and Dolby Vision support for realistic HDR visuals. An integrated Position Sensor measures and displays the gamer's preferred setup angles on-screen, helping players reproduce precise configurations at home, in practice, or during competition. This model is the official esports monitor of the 2026 PGL Major tournament.

A stage this historic deserves a display to match. The first OLED Major on the fastest OLED ever made — it's a new generation of competitive Counter-Strike.

— Silviu Stroie, CEO, PGL

The ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace and ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace will be available in early Q4 with MSRPs of US$1099 and US$699 respectively.

ROG Strix OLED XG259QDPG Ace

Specification Value
Refresh rate 560Hz
Panel type RGB QD-OLED
BlackShield Film perceived black level boost Up to 40%
Panel hardness increase 2.5 times
DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC), one port
HDMI 2.1, two ports
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, three ports

The ROG Strix OLED XG259QDPG Ace is a 560Hz RGB QD-OLED panel with BlackShield Film and anti-glare low-reflection coating that boost perceived black levels by up to 40% and increase panel hardness by 2.5 times. The monitor delivers vivid colors and glare-free visuals for competitive play. Connectivity includes one DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC), two HDMI 2.1, and three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports.

ROG Strix OLED XG259QDNS Ace

Specification Value
Refresh rate 360Hz
Panel type RGB QD-OLED
DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC)
HDMI 2.1

The ROG Strix OLED XG259QDNS Ace combines an RGB QD-OLED panel with BlackShield Film and anti-glare coating with a 360Hz refresh rate, enabling a wider base of players to access Ace-grade esports visuals and pro-tuned setup tools. Connectivity includes DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) and HDMI 2.1.

ROG expands its esports partnerships

ROG announced its partnership with GamerLegion as an official peripherals sponsor, supporting the team with ROG gaming mice, keyboards, mouse pads, and other esports-focused gear. This reinforces ROG's growing global esports network and strengthens the connection between ROG Ace products and professional competitive play.

We are super happy to welcome ROG as a new partner of GamerLegion. We both cherish dedication and prowess, which is why we see great fits for both our brands. In light of our path to solidify ourselves in the top ranks, there are few partners we could wish on our side that carry as much endemic value and power as ROG. Excited to become ‘those who dare' and break limits, together!

— Nicolas Reber, CEO, GamerLegion

At ROG, the goal is to support competitive players with gear built for the realities of professional play while working closely with teams to understand what players need at the highest level. We look forward to supporting GamerLegion with performance-focused peripherals as the team continues to compete on the global stage.

— Kris Huang, General Manager of the ASUS Gaming and Workspace Gear Business Unit

ROG also partnered with Timothy ‘iiTzTimmy' An, an acclaimed FPS content creator and former professional Apex Legends player. With his exceptional mechanics, entertaining content, and strong connection to the global gaming community, iiTzTimmy will work closely with ROG on upcoming content, product showcases, and community activations, bringing his perspective as a high-level FPS player to ROG's latest gaming gear.

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    Model Price Where to buy As-of date
    ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace US$1,099 MSRP Not specified, early Q4 availability Oct. 2026
    ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace US$699 MSRP Not specified, early Q4 availability Oct. 2026
    Prices subject to change.

    Ethan Hula

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