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Published 14:10 IST, November 30th 2018

PUBG on Asus ROG Phone: How the new smartphone can redefine the way we play the game

Asus ROG Phone seems to have so much in store for those who play PUBG and based on what we know about the phone so far, we are expecting it to redefine the way we play PUBG

Reported by: Tanmay Patange
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First ever gaming phone from Asus, Asus Rog is out and as the name suggests, yes, it’s a true-blue gaming smartphone! The handset is priced at Rs 69,990 (excluding the accessories). However, Asus is yet to reveal how much these add-on accessories are going to cost in the Indian market.

Previously, we discussed some of the top reasons why you might want to get your hands on the ROG Phone. And in the event that you happen to be a PUBG Mobile enthusiast, you can expect your gaming experience to be on a whole different level!

Asus ROG Phone seems to have so much in store for those who play PUBG. Since we don’t have the unit with us, we cannot practically try everything out by ourselves just yet. However, based on what we know about the phone so far, we are expecting it to redefine the way we play PUBG. Here’s how:

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Ultrasonic AirTriggers

Among all the features that Asus India’s Dinesh Sharma discussed during their recent soft launch of the ROG Phone, what actually caught us by surprise is the phone’s UltraSonic AirTriggers. In fact, it can very well be one of the differentiating factors when it comes to comparing the ROG Phone with other similar-specced phones out there.

Ultrasonic AirTriggers are programmable buttons that only take haptic feedback. Meaning, they are not tactile or able buttons that you would otherwise find on the gaming controllers. Instead, they are invisible buttons that can be triggered only with haptic touch. But how much pressure it requires is something to figure out once we have the unit.

Also Read | Best way to play PUBG Mobile on PC

AirTrigges are supposed to deliver a console-like gaming experience. The ultrasonic touch sensors can be Assigned some particular control. In the case of PUBG, one can control combat with the help of these Ultrasonic AirTriggers. That’s what got us wondering about its effectiveness when it comes to our gameplay experience,

When using these touch sensor to control the action, you can leverage the maximum area to your benefit and get a clear view of your enemy's hideout. It‘ll eventually help you to kill more enemies, further maximising your chances of earning more Chicken Dinners.

Updated 14:10 IST, November 30th 2018

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