Is the z2 extreme a new chip or is the same as the Ally X?
This is much more interesting than it initially seems because it's essentially a preview of what's to come for the next console.
The 'Xbox PC' hybrid with full Steam integration is as good as confirmed.
It's new but it's not a huge generational uplift when it comes to GPU horsepower, something like 30% faster.
30 percent ain't bad
Steam Deck:
no GOG, no Epic, no MS Store, no xCloud, no thanks.
Steam OS:
no GOG, no Epic, no MS Store, no xCloud, no thanks.
Its not great either when you're already starting from such low framerates with anything other than potato settings in the options menu....
Did you mean Panasonic or Philips? At any rate ...I remember when Nintendo licensed out Zelda to Panasonic. It didn't end well.
Great point.
I just hope they pull of some magic to enable xbox native games to run in a pc environment. If they manage that they have done everything I could ask for, really.
The people saying "welp" in this thread though![]()
Microsoft is betting big on it. They are even abandoning a deal they signed with Nintendo 3 years ago to port CoD to Switch 2, because their focus now will be to push their own handheld instead of propping up Nintendo.Having MS and ROG push this device, it has every chance to surpass Steam Deck in sales right ?
Great point.
I just hope they pull of some magic to enable xbox native games to run in a pc environment. If they manage that they have done everything I could ask for, really.
Having MS and ROG push this device, it has every chance to surpass Steam Deck in sales right ?
They we're just inspired by Nintendo.the shape is ... peculiar ... ugh, ugly
They we're just inspired by Nintendo.
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Is anything known about pricing yet?
Looking increasingly like streaming is going to be the only option for people who want to play their old Xbox console library on these new "Xbox" branded PC devices.
It's not even that. Folks tested the "AI HX ???" (I can't be bothered to lookup the nonsense AMD names their latest mobile chips) and it's maybe 15% uptake for Z1E in "some" games and basically nothing in others.It's new but it's not a huge generational uplift when it comes to GPU horsepower, something like 30% faster.
When the PC Box comes in they're going to have to lay it out. I'm still willing to give it a bit more time. Honestly, everything is in place except 100% forward compatibility. Windows lite is real, and is at least starting. Can be improved on. Gamepass is delivering, their studios are consistently putting out good stuff, we know their vision is now open store with Steam and everything else. Literally just 1 piece left. Play Anywhere is chipping away at it, but there's a ton left to do there. Forward compatibility is literally the only thing left for people to wonder about at this point.Yeah, i agree. Im hoping they pull something off further down the line. Even if it takes a few years. I think it will just be streaming for quite a while though. Which sucks.
Nah, this won't surpass Steam Deck in sales but it could make Windows handhelds more competitive. I bought a Steam Deck over a Windows handheld because of the superior user experience. If Windows can replicate that it will make those devices more appealing.Having MS and ROG push this device, it has every chance to surpass Steam Deck in sales right ?
Microsoft is betting big on it. They are even abandoning a deal they signed with Nintendo 3 years ago to port CoD to Switch 2, because their focus now will be to push their own handheld instead of propping up Nintendo.
Mario 4K on Switch 2 looks gorgeous. What does Xbox have to even compete?
Mario 4K on Switch 2 looks gorgeous. What does Xbox have to even compete?
Is the z2 extreme a new chip or is the same as the Ally X?
You are an absolute menaceIt's not even 4K hahahaha
Rog Xbox Aly is coming out at the end of the year, right?So this update is exclusive to Asus handhelds until next year? Steam OS will have quite the head start by then.
Mario 4K on Switch 2 looks gorgeous. What does Xbox have to even compete?
Can't wait to see what they cook up. Xbox has too many great games that aren't on PC. Sucks balls.The next phase is having an official emulator for older Xbox titles implemented.
Not interested in anything Xbox anymore hardware wise.
Especially when my PS5 is an "Xbox" also.![]()
Can't wait to see what they cook up. Xbox has too many great games that aren't on PC. Sucks balls.
Rog Xbox Aly is coming out at the end of the year, right?
I'm guessing it's an OS that isn't quite ready for release yet, and "next year" for "other handheld" would actually be only months away VS this Xbox Rog Aly.
But yes, it's a difficult situation for MS. Which fits with the reports of why they're prioritizing an OS and software for present Handhelds over releasing a handheld with proprietary hardware.
Don't worry as these have nothing on Xbox hardware. The only Xbox thing here is the logo and name.Not interested in anything Xbox anymore hardware wise.
Especially when my PS5 is an "Xbox" also.![]()