So when Dell announced a budget friendly Alienware earlier this year at CES 2026 , I wasn’t entirely sold on the idea. On paper, making Alienware more accessible makes perfect sense. And to be fair, that’s exactly what Dell will tell anyone who asks. But I couldn’t shake one question: Would a cheaper Alienware still feel like an Alienware? Think about it. ASUS has long kept its premium Republic of Gamers ROG lineup separate from the more affordable TUF series . Dell followed...
