"The handheld she was referring to is the ROG Xbox Ally X, a collaboration between third-party hardware maker Asus and Microsoft's internal next-gen team which developed a modified layer of the Windows OS to boost performance and ease of use. With previous reporting suggesting the next-gen Xbox will run a version of Windows that supports competing storefronts like Steam, it certainly seems like a vision that's a major break from Xbox's past and more in line with the rest of Microsoft's business (software, cloud, and AI)."
"The phrase "very premium, very high-end" also keeps rattling around inside my head. While we shouldn't read too much into any one soundbite, it feels like Microsoft is laying the groundwork for new Xbox hardware that costs as much as $1,000 or potentially even more. That's how much the ROG Xbox Ally X is, and the most premium consoles like the PlayStation 5 Pro are already pushing north of $700."
Next-gen Xbox is described as a very premium, high-end curated experience. The design direction mirrors the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld, a collaboration between Asus and Microsoft's internal next-gen team that uses a modified Windows layer to boost performance and ease of use. Previous reporting indicates the next-gen hardware may run a Windows variant that supports competing storefronts such as Steam, aligning with Microsoft's software, cloud, and AI businesses. Pricing signals point toward a significantly higher cost than current consoles, potentially reaching $1,000 or more. The Series S appears unlikely to return as a budget option, reducing low-cost access tied to Game Pass.
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