dbrand already offering ROG Ally accessories — with an intriguing release date
dbrand targeting June could be the juiciest Ally hint so far.
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If you’ve ever been in the market for screen protectors, whether for aSteam Deckor whatever is taking the place of a Windows Phone in your pocket these days, you’ve probably seendbrandpop up in search results. They’re more than a little experienced in manufacturing high-quality protective accessories for handheld devices and have a respectable reputation forowning and fixing its million-dollar mistakes.
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Considering the upcomingASUS ROG Allyhandheld stands to be Valve’s biggest rival in the handheld PC gaming scene, it makes sense that dbrand would offer an equivalent range of screen protectors; but I didn’t think they’d be this fast.
Officialdetails for the upcoming portable consoleare still thin on the ground until ASUS gives us the scoop during itsofficial launch event on May 11. Still, dbrand’s involvement seems to point to a much closer availability than I’d have ever expected.
If nothing else, it means the design has been finalized if third-party accessories are on their way since any changes to the screen size would make the whole thing pointless. Thedbrand ROG Ally tempered glass screen protectoris set for release in June, which raised my eyebrows. Would anyone buy a $25 screen protector for a console that hasn’t been released yet? Maybe. But probably not.
ROG Ally screen protector |$24.95 at dbrand
dbrand’s double pack of tempered glass screen protectors can withstand harsh bumps and scrapes in the outside world, made with a perfect edge-to-edge design for the ROG Ally and an oil-proof coating.
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There are two tempered glass protectors included, with dbrand understanding that not everyone makes an entirely perfect fit on their first attempt. Inherently, it’s not that exciting of an accessory, but I’ll always recommend it to everyone picking up such a valuable piece of portable hardware. There’s no reason not to protect your handheld consoles from scratches, and thedbrand Steam Deck skins and screen protectorsalready impressed in our review.
Boasting an edge-to-edge fit to absolute perfection, the dbrand screen protector will protect your future ROG Ally from greasy fingerprints thanks to its oleophobic coating. It’s a fancy way of saying they’re oil-proof, but it’s a welcome investment for a device you’ll likely be rubbing your hands over regularly.
Keep an eye out for them in the coming months, perhaps alongside the console itself. We’ll keep you posted on anything related to ASUS' upcomingSteam Deck competitor. Even something as thrilling as tempered glass screen protectors.
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Ben is a Senior Editor at Windows Central, covering everything related to technology hardware and software. He regularly goes hands-on with the latest Windows laptops, components inside custom gaming desktops, and any accessory compatible with PC and Xbox. His lifelong obsession with dismantling gadgets to see how they work led him to pursue a career in tech-centric journalism after a decade of experience in electronics retail and tech support.
