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Asus's ROG Xbox Ally X is a handheld powerhouse – and a wallet buster

Asus and Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally X blends Xbox comfort with PC power, offering superb performance, ergonomics, and a slick full-screen Xbox interface. For $1,000, reviewers agree it's the best Windows handheld yet, though it feels more like a mini-PC than a true console. Meanwhile, the (non-X) ROG Xbox Ally has received mixed reviews, with critics noting weaker battery life and performance.
By Ivan Franco,
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Gaming Microsoft

Microsoft says Xbox Game Pass is profitable – and about to cost a lot more

Ultimate jumps to $29.99 a month as PC Game Pass also gets a steep increase
Bottom line: Microsoft's gamble on gaming subscriptions has reached a turning point. Xbox Game Pass, once an ambitious bet on a Netflix-for-games model, is now officially in the black, pulling in billions. But as it proves sustainable, Microsoft is also restructuring the service and making its priciest tier far more expensive. The shift signals more than just a new billing structure... it's a test of whether players will accept higher costs in exchange for bigger libraries and premium perks.
Full story By Skye Jacobs and Julio Franco, 26 comments
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Microsoft Gaming

A next-gen Xbox-PC hybrid could cost double the PlayStation 6

Microsoft's console-PC experiment may drive Xbox prices to gaming PC levels
Rumor mill: Microsoft has promised that its next Xbox will bridge the gap between console and PC by supporting games from third party storefronts and older Xbox generations. But new reports suggest publisher licensing and a shifting business model could derail that vision, potentially driving hardware prices far higher than players expect.
Full story By Daniel Sims, 22 comments
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Hardware Gaming

Asus ROG Xbox handheld launches October 16 with Steam Deck-like optimizations

Pricing remains uncertain likely due to tariffs
The big picture: Microsoft has finally set a release date for its first Xbox handheld gaming PC, built in partnership with Asus. But while the devices aim to bring Steam Deck – style simplicity to the somewhat messy world of portable Windows gaming – streamlining optimization, shader compilation, and even layering in AI – their future still hinges on a volatile factor outside Microsoft's control: shifting US tariffs that make final pricing a moving target.
Full story By Daniel Sims,
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