https://www.cnet.com/news/asus-teases-oct-18-event-for-rog-phone-us-launch-incoming/ > The teaser says "Coming to New York," which could imply a US launch event. Maybe Asus will share info about the phone's release in other markets as well. > Asus isn't the first company to release a phone built for gaming, but it stands out from the competition. It has dedicated programmable buttons so you don't have to rely solely on the touchscreen. It has a handful of accessories like attachable side controllers, a twin view dock and a battery pack stand. Plus, it's powered by a Snapdragon 845 chip and comes with a 90Hz refresh rate display.