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Microsoft apparently just upped its Windows licence fee for OEM handheld and PC makers, and I'm taking it as an…
Microsoft has reportedly increased Windows OEM license fees by 7% to 10% for handheld and PC makers, a move criticized as bold given the rise of Linux. This increase could lead to higher prices for gaming handhelds and PCs, particularly for smaller manufacturers like Ayaneo, while larger companies and partnership devices like the ROG Ally X may be less affected. The author suggests this could further incentivize a shift towards Linux-based operating systems like SteamOS for gaming devices.
As if PCs weren't expensive enough already, Microsoft is reportedly now charging OEMs more for Windows licenses
Microsoft is reportedly increasing Windows licensing fees for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) by 7% to 10%, a significant jump from previous single-digit annual increases. This rise in costs for PC makers could eventually lead to higher prices for consumers, despite Microsoft's overall revenue growth.
