Hello to all the players out there! Prepare yourselves for the most incredible holiday vibe because ASUS ROG has once more surpassed themselves and this time it is that famous blue. It is hard to imagine that the new, glowing, and unique collaboration that could be called a love letter speaking to both PC builders and vocaloid fans would ever happen. The ROG x Hatsune Miku casing is now ready and along with it a whole contest is released. So, if you have always wanted your rig to be a strong one while screaming ‘I love Miku’ at the same time, this is your lucky day.
So, what is it that is taking place? On social networks, ASUS Republic of Gamers announced the holidays collaboration, where a limited edition PC case of Hatsune Miku’s teal and black color scheme was uncovered. The post talks about “Extreme Miku energy” and a “dash of gratitude and glow,” and to tell you the truth that is a mood in itself. They are holding their holiday sales event where participating in merry tasks can give you a chance to win ROG x Hatsune Miku gear. A click on the tweet takes you to their official promo page where complete information about how to participate is available. And the best part? They reached out to the community and asked which version of the case was preferred and the replies? Total riot in the most delightful manner.
Of course, the gamers were quick in coming back with responses which, as expected, were very passionate. A user who goes by the name of Ipayfa$t, just simply typed “Omg 😲 😱” which is exactly my feeling too. A user with the handle Asura Dragons, however, was even more so dramatic with his words “i want this so bad q-q i love miku so much.” The craving is so strong that it can almost be felt. Then there are others such as Akadi00 and AnuraEXE who support the first design choice without any doubt but Anura adds, “I really like the first one.” It seems that the first design with those amazing LEDs is, in fact, the one most preferred by the audience.
Yet, the whole thing is not only about the excitement and people shouting into the void. Some replies got right to the point very quickly. KamiSE, a netizen, pointed out a common situation that PC builders face quite often: “Neat. Only need the GPU and Potentially the psu. But the gpu doesnt fit my y60.” Ah, the unending issue of compatibility among components—it’s always the same with building. Then came Rogue who presented us with the most dreaded news: “I need that case, but it’s sold out.” Ouch! That hurts! However, you can still find the optimists among the commenters like Anime__Knight who jokingly said “Can yall just hand me 2 on a silver platter? Ill pay you in daily advertising to 1 person.” Hey, go for it, right?
The discussion even included tech support? Once, God Hand was replying to James Myers and James asked, “Did the Miku motherboard break on you? Or was it dead on arrival?” This kind of suggests that there might be some Miku hardware from the previous generation still in circulation that… has issues. This is really not the kind of holiday spirit we look for but then again sometimes it is the case when building a PC. On the contrary, Bagel told another user that they “Gonna try to win >)” which is the competitive spirit that we are more than happy to support.
This collaboration cannot be missed. It is beyond just the hardware piece; it is a statement of personal style. For a lot of gamers, Hatsune Miku has transitioned from being just a character to being one that embodies the culture of music and creativity. Placing her picture on a high-end ROG case is a clever tactic that allows the customer to claim both sides—performance and personality. And ASUS has been quite clever. They are using the waiting list tactic that is usually employed by the fashion industry along with the giveaway that feels more like a holiday event than just a sale.
It is very pleasant to see how the community reacts. You can perceive the sheer excitement of the kids, the practical concerns of the older ones, the teasing of the fashionable ones, and even the shared annoyance of the waiters. The gaming culture is nothing but present in the replies. User Vineswept expressed it quite concisely when he said, “I like that tie accessory but the LEDs in the first one is too slick so I go for 1.” It is a matter of details, people!
Thus, what to conclude? ASUS ROG is definitely into themed and collectible gear along with the collaboration of Hatsune Miku, to be more precise, a home run for a dedicated segment of the community. The holiday giveaway is a smart move to engage the PlayStation and Xbox communities as well.
