ASUS ROG Phone getting its game on the US this month

As expected and as expected, ASUS 'Republic of Gamers is bringing the most ambitious gaming smartphone to the US market. And it will not be alone, of course, because the ASUS ROG Phone will also come with its entire range of accessories that make it more than just a gaming smartphone. And while interested mobile gamers do not have to wait that long, they also need to save time, as expected, an expensive kit.

It's not like you're paying more for what other flagships offer. In terms of specs, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9, the LG V40 ThinQ, and the rest of the brood. That means a Snapdragon 845, 8 GB RAM, and a 6.0-inch 2160 × 1080 18: 9 AMOLED screen that boasts a 90 Hz refresh rate. Not quite the Razer Phone's 120 Hz but that's harder to pull off an AMOLED panel than on an LCD.

If it was there, it would be in the same league as the Razer Phone, more precisely the upcoming Razer Phone 2. It does, however, have a few more tricks that make it a mobile gaming machine. There's the cooling system, with the "AeroActive Cooler" module, programmable ultrasonic AirTriggers, and a USB-C port on the side so you do not get in the way, no matter which orientation you play.

And then there's the whole host of accessories that make the ROG Phone feel almost like a Nintendo Switch. A desktop dock, WiGig dock, TwinView Dock, and Gamevice controller lets you play wherever and however you wish. Provided the mobile games do more than just your touch, of course.

It should be expected that the ASUS ROG Phone and friends will not come cheap. But if not at the Galaxy Note 9, then the $ 899 price tag for the 128 GB model, $ 1,099 for 512 GB, probably should not shock you. Prices for the add-ons are as follows:

• Mobile Desktop Dock – $ 229.99
• TwinView Dock – $ 399.99
• WiGig Dock – $ 329.99
• Gamevice Controller – $ 89.99
• Professional Dock – $ 199.99
• ROG Phone Case – $ 59.99

ASUS has scheduled an event on October 18 to start the ROG Phone in the US. Pre-orders will be available from ASUS Store, Microsoft Stores, and Amazon. Accessories will be available starting this quarter as well.