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Xbox Series X/S Consoles Are Still Sold at a Loss Even After Price Hikes – Rumor
Despite price increases, Microsoft's Xbox Series X/S consoles are reportedly still sold at a loss of around $150 each, a situation expected to continue even after future price hikes. This financial strain may impact the pricing strategy for the upcoming 'Project Helix' console, which is rumored to be an open platform with a high price point due to reliance on hardware revenue. Reports also indicate that Xbox Ally users primarily subscribe to Game Pass rather than purchasing games directly, highlighting the dominance of platforms like Steam in the handheld market.
New Xbox handheld revealed with OLED screen and AR glasses
Asus has revealed the ROG Xbox Ally X20, an updated handheld gaming device featuring a larger 7.4-inch OLED screen and improved thumbsticks. The device shares its internal specifications with the ROG Xbox Ally X, including an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor and 24GB of RAM. A bundle option includes ROG XREAL R1 Edition AR glasses, though pricing and a release date are yet to be confirmed.
The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 Is The OLED Handheld You Need
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the new ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld, featuring a larger 7.4-inch ROG Nebula HDR OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support. This 20th-anniversary edition also includes refined controls inspired by the Xbox controller and is part of a bundle with ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses. The device shares the same processor, RAM, and storage as the previous Xbox Ally X but boasts significant display and control improvements.
The Asus Xbox Ally X just got a massive screen upgrade, days after the Steam Deck OLED price rise
Asus has unveiled the Xbox Ally X20, a special edition handheld celebrating 20 years of Republic of Gamers. This new model features a slightly larger 7.4-inch OLED display, a translucent chassis with gold accents, and comes bundled with ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR glasses. While it shares the same AMD Ryzen AI Z2 processor and 24GB of RAM as the original, the X20 boasts a redesigned cooling system and new joystick technology.
ASUS' ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle includes a limited-edition OLED Ally X handheld PC and AR gaming glasses
ASUS has announced the ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle, featuring a limited-edition OLED version of the handheld PC and AR gaming glasses. The new model retains much of the original hardware but upgrades to a new OLED panel.
Microsoft's Xbox 'Helix' chip is reportedly the basis of next-gen consoles made by Asus and MSI, but you won't be able to buy it separately
Microsoft's Project Helix chip, engineered by AMD, is reportedly set to be the foundation for next-generation gaming machines from third-party manufacturers like Asus and MSI. However, the chip will not be sold separately to consumers, dashing hopes of it forming the basis for budget PC gaming rigs.
