(Telecompaper) Asus announced that its new smartphone designed for gamers will go on sale in the US in Q4. The Republic of Gamers (ROG) phone will go on pre-order on 18 October during a launch event at the Microsoft Store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Microsoft and Amazon will offer pre-sales, at a starting price of USD 899. The full range of accessories for the phone will also be available starting in Q4.