ASUS ROG Unveils 20th Anniversary Motherboard at Guangzhou Event

ASUS ROG previews the ROG CROSSHAIR 20th Anniversary Edition motherboard, R1 Gaming AR Glasses with XREAL, and a white Strix Gale mini PC at the May 15 Guangzhou press event.

ASUS ROG Unveils 20th Anniversary Motherboard at Guangzhou Event

ROG will host a press event in Guangzhou, China, on May 15, 2026. The company plans to unveil several new hardware products during the ROG DAY 2026 conference. The lineup includes a special edition motherboard, gaming augmented reality glasses, a mini PC, and a mechanical keyboard.

ASUS also revealed the R1 Gaming AR Glasses, which are a collaboration with XREAL.

The centerpiece of the announcement is the ROG CROSSHAIR 20th Anniversary Edition motherboard. ASUS also revealed the R1 Gaming AR Glasses, which are a collaboration with XREAL. A white version of the ROG Strix Gale gaming mini PC, referred to as the ROG New NUC, will also be previewed. Additionally, the company showed a new red colorway for the ROG Falchion Ace 75 HE magnetic axis keyboard.

ROG CROSSHAIR 20th Anniversary Edition motherboard centerpiece
The ROG CROSSHAIR 20th Anniversary Edition motherboard is the main highlight of the upcoming ROG DAY 2026 event.

Specific technical details for the AR glasses and the mini PC remain limited in current reports. The source material indicates that information for these two products is sparse. ASUS has not yet provided comprehensive specifications for the R1 glasses or the Strix Gale mini PC.

The company confirmed that it does not currently produce first-party RAM for the ROG ecosystem. This clarification addresses previous speculation about potential memory modules entering the brand's lineup. The absence of proprietary RAM suggests ASUS will continue to rely on third-party manufacturers for memory components.

ROG Falchion Ace 75 HE magnetic axis keyboard in red
ASUS previewed a new red colorway for the ROG Falchion Ace 75 HE magnetic axis keyboard.

ASUS has not confirmed the global launch window for these products. The Guangzhou event marks the initial reveal for the Chinese market. Further details regarding international availability and pricing will likely emerge as the company prepares for broader distribution.

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