Smartphones, PCs, keyboards, mice.... There are many "gaming devices" lined up around you, but are you particular about the manufacturer? Some of you may be looking for reviews of each product you want to buy, while others may be consistent with a single manufacturer, and it is the latter that we will focus on this time! Saiga NAK covered the " ROG FUNDAY 2024 " held on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Saiga NAK covered the "ROG FUNDAY 2024" held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, an invitation-only event where fans of ASUS' gaming brand "Republic of Gamers " (ROG) gathered together!
ROG FUNDAY 2024", a space full of ROG!
ROG FUNDAY 2024" was held at esports Style UENO, an e-sports facility operated by KDDI. The building is conveniently located just a 10-second walk from exit C5 of the Ueno underground passageway, and the first floor of the building is home to BLUE LEAF CAFÉ where you can enjoy stylish food and drinks. BLUE LEAF CAFÉ " where you can enjoy fashionable food and drinks on the first floor, a KDDI-owned store on the second floor, and "esports Style UENO" on the third floor.
Saiga NAKSigns of famous influencers, comedians, and idols greet you as you take the elevator up to the third floor. "esports Style UENO" just opened in February 2024, but many events have already taken place.
Of course, on regular business days, you can enjoy games using the latest gaming PCs and devices! Rates start at 440 yen per hour!
Everyone is a ROG fan!
All ROG fans...!
Overwhelmed by this rare sight, we took our time to take a look at the ROG products on display throughout the venue.
ROG has collaborated with Evangelion twice in the past. It was also displayed at TGS2023 and other events, but its unique coloring and presence is still too cool!
I wonder if they will do a third installment...?
ROG Falchion NX " is my favorite gaming keyboard. It is easy to handle and has arrow keys and navigation keys built into a frame size equivalent to 60%.
It even has a customizable touch screen on the left side, so once you get used to it, you won't be able to use any other keyboard.
In the keyboard connection, we can't leave out the "ROG Azoth". It is a ten-keyless, 75% wireless custom gaming keyboard that looks very strong. You can place your favorite switches on each key, or DIY the lubrication of the switches...it's a keyboard designed for customization.
To be honest, I haven't even stepped into the world of self-made keyboards, but many people at the event took a chance and said, "I'm going to make my own keyboard! I was just flicking the switches as if to say, "Here's my chance! There are so many ASUS staff at the event that you can ask any questions you may have.
There is also that thing on display for the first time in Japan!
The new products "ROG Azoth Extreme " and "ROG Harpe Ace Extreme ", which attracted a lot of attention at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2024 in June 2024, are now available in Japan!
The ROG Azoth Extreme is a keyboard with a massive aluminum chassis covering most of its body and a full-color OLED display in the upper right corner of the body. The "ROG Harpe Ace Extreme" has a durable carbon fiber shell and weighs a whopping 47 grams! It also features a true 8,000 Hz polling rate.
Both of these devices are likely to be the next generation of flagship devices from ROG, but they have not yet been released globally, let alone in Japan. Further announcements are expected by the end of 2024.
ROG Carnyx, a professional cardioid condenser gaming microphone, is also not yet available in Japan! It supports 192kHz/24-bit sampling rate and glows with ASUS Aura Sync! This is important!
The ROG Delta II is a 3-mode wireless gaming headset that weighs only 315g and features a large 50mm driver and a battery that can run for up to 110 hours. Of course, it glows with ASUS Aura Sync!
Both "ROG Carnyx" and "ROG Delta II" will be available in the Japanese market soon!
High-impact gaming monitors
Multi-display environments are becoming commonplace. While we highly recommend them for business use as they provide a large work area, there are actually other options besides multiple displays.
The ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD is a super ultra-wide curved gaming monitor with a width of approximately 1196.4 mm! The resolution is a menacing 5,120x1,440, so it's almost the same size and resolution feel as two 27-inch WQHD monitors side by side.
The curvature is 1,800R, so you can see that it' s very curved from the side. The LCD that wraps around the user creates a highly immersive experience. This one is available in Japan, so be sure to check it out! 268,920 yen (tax included)!
The newly released "ROG SLASH" was also on display!
ROG SLASH Duffle Bag " and " ROG SLASH Sling Bag 2.0 " released on June 21, 2024 (Friday ) will also be on display! The fabric is made of durable and water-repellent material, making it perfect for carrying important precision equipment. The bag is not "gaming" in the good sense of the word, so it's good enough for everyday use as well.
ROG NUC
ASUS is well known for taking over Intel's Next Unit of Computing (NUC) business, but the gaming brand ROG also has a new model! " ROG NUC 970 " is the latest gaming NUC with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H/9 185H Processor CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060/4070 GPU in a compact 2.5L chassis.
It is scheduled to be released in Japan in July 2024, and I personally am curious to see how the market reacts to it.
Niche router exploded view
ROG FUNDAY 2024" is an interesting event with a variety of devices on display, but there is also a niche exhibit. This is the ROG Rapture GT-BE98, a gaming router with eight antlers.
The ROG Rapture GT-BE98 is a gaming router with eight antlers! If you have ever wondered what it would be like to disassemble a router costing over 100,000 yen, please take a look at this and calm your mind.
Home-built PC experience and other educational contents
The most popular attraction during the event was the "Home-built PC experience." Participants were very interested in this event because it is a field that is difficult to learn and they would like to learn from experts.
The products prepared at the venue were from the "Back to the Future" series, or BTF. The BTF series is a next-generation product group that pursues aesthetics by hiding or eliminating cables inside the PC to the utmost limit. In particular, the "GC-HPWR Gold Finger" connector, which is exclusively used to supply power to the graphics board, is revolutionary.
To fully utilize BTF, a dedicated PC case, motherboard, and graphics board are required. Although it is more expensive than a regular model with the same specifications, I personally recommend it as an option for beginners of home-built PCs. It does not require complicated cabling, and at the time of writing, there are only a few candidates for parts, so you should be able to buy one without hesitation!
Now let's wait for BTF to become the norm as time goes by...!
There was a stamp rally in the exhibition hall where you could win original goods...
Playing "Apex Legends" with ASUS staff, fully equipped with ROG devices.
There was plenty of catering! The mini hamburgers were delicious.
Two hours went by in the blink of an eye!
The two-hour event ended in a flash! The ROG fans who came to the event, as well as the ASUS staff, were so enthusiastic that we needed more time to listen to their passionate explanations that conveyed their love for the devices.... The atmosphere of the event was very fresh and different from that of a product presentation for the media, and we hope that more manufacturers will hold such events! I wish more manufacturers would hold more of these events!
Saiga NAK has been and will continue to follow ASUS and ROG products!
In addition
The private gaming booths at esports Style UENO were also open to the public, and we were able to experience their pride and joy of having a dedicated 10Gbps line. According to one of the staff members at the facility, "Some people use the facility for the public to compete for tickets.
Certainly, "esports Style UENO," which is equipped with a dedicated line of up to 10 Gbps, may be the best place of all to apply for live tickets for your favorite activities. Why don't you try it to outrun other rivals?