ASUS Republic Reveals New Esports Gear at Computex 2025
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced a new range of esports-focused products at Computex 2025. The brand reaffirmed its commitment to competitive gaming through the unveiling of several high-performance devices.
The lineup includes the ROG Falcata 75% gaming keyboard, ROG Harpe II Ace gaming mouse, and the Strix Ace XG248 gaming monitor. Also revealed were the ROG Courser and Destrier Core gaming chairs, along with the ROG Sheath II XXL mouse pad.
ROG emphasized that its Ace products were co-developed with professional esports players. These devices feature top-tier performance to meet the demands of competitive gaming. Max 'Demon1' Mazanov, a VALORANT Champions winner, helped design the Harpe II Ace for optimized claw and fingertip grip use.
Kris Huang, General Manager of ASUS Gaming & Workspace Gear, stated, 'Our mission is simple: to equip the next generation of champions with the tools they need to reach the top.'
In addition, ROG announced a brand partnership with CS2 star Mathieu 'ZywOo' Herbaut. He will assist in testing and developing new keyboard products. The brand also reported continued collaborations with esports teams like NRG Sports and Team Vitality.
The newly revealed ROG Falcata is a 75% split keyboard designed for adaptability. Users can detach the left module to free up desk space for mouse movement. It uses ROG HFX V2 Magnetic Switches with a 100-million-keypress lifespan and customizable actuation ranging from 0.1–3.5mm. The keyboard offers a Rapid Trigger toggle for instant response
It features 8000Hz polling rate and ROG SpeedNova 8K wireless tech
Tri-mode connectivity supports USB, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz wireless
The ROG Harpe II Ace gaming mouse is built using bio-based nylon and weighs just 48 grams. It includes the ROG AimPoint Pro sensor with 42,000 dpi and track-on-glass technology. The mouse has a true wireless 8000Hz polling rate and supports ROG Gear Link for easy browser-based configuration.
ASUS also revealed the Strix Ace XG248 monitor with a 610Hz refresh rate and 0.8ms input lag, designed specifically for esports.
The ROG Sheath II XXL mouse pad was introduced with cooling fabric and a large surface area of 900 x 400mm. It includes a nonslip rubber base and flat-stitched edges.
Additionally, the ROG Courser chair features a 90–155° recline range and 4D adjustable lumbar support. The Destrier Core, now in Moonlight White, offers a breathable mesh build and elevated armrests for mobile gaming.
ZywOo, now part of Team Vitality, praised the ROG Falchion Ace keyboard. He described the switches as 'supersmooth and fast,' noting they boost his in-game confidence.
With these announcements, ASUS Republic of Gamers continues to solidify its position in the esports hardware market.
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