Topic: gaming economics

  • Is a $1,000 Handheld the Future of Gaming?

    Is a $1,000 Handheld the Future of Gaming?

    The ROG Xbox Ally X, priced at $1,000, is a handheld Windows PC with an Xbox interface, signaling a shift away from traditional, subsidized console pricing models. Microsoft is redefining Xbox as a brand beyond a single console, releasing games on rival platforms and exploring hardware like the A...

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  • Rumor: Xbox Cloud Gaming May Get an Ad-Supported Tier

    Rumor: Xbox Cloud Gaming May Get an Ad-Supported Tier

    Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming service is a key growth area, positioned as a vital way to reach players in markets where high-end hardware is cost-prohibitive. The company is developing a new, ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming, designed to let owners of digital Xbox games stream them without...

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