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[MicTyson]

It's DoA on any economy and would be at a lower price. They think people won't realize it's just a ROG Ally with an Xbox sticker?

Yes, they are trying to trick people. Fuck some of you can't grasp it.

Ya, I am sure someone who is going to shovel out 800/900 bucks for this thing is going to get duped thinking its an Xbox and not understanding how this things works, lol.

It's a Ally (That already exists) with Xbox features, that's all it is.. Nobody is buying this thing with no clue what it is to later figure out its a PC. The people who buy these things aren't tech peasants.

 

[MicTyson]

Yes this is the narrative that you're falling for. Tell me what was the reason for a hike on a device that was soon to be outdated for it to be replaced with an equally very expensive device? What makes the old ROG Ally the same price? It's so that you can rationalise the high 899 asking price to yourself and say "oh but its the same cost as the old one, value!". It's literally a mobile SoC and shouldn't cost so much but they're obviously trying to make high margins. So they hiked an obsolete handheld that's being replaced, lost maybe a few sales for a month or two but got the benefit of making €900 seem like a bargain to the likes of you for a future product.

I don't know what to tell you, it's what they cost.

Did you think they were going to sell it for 300 dollars or something? These things are inline with the prices of PC tech, they are not going to be half the price because it has Xbox features.

 

[newtypepilot]

LMAO xbox is saved!!!


who the fuck is this for? It's not like the ROG ally x is flying off the shelves. This is just an ally x with xbox branding. Steam Deck exists and costs way less.

 

[Three]

I don't know what to tell you, it's what they cost.

Did you think they were going to sell it for 300 dollars or something? These things are inline with the prices of PC tech, they are not going to be half the price because it has Xbox features.

Never expected 300. I already posted a month ago about how the old one is expensive at €800. Its the fact that they hiked the old one (which rationally being replaced should be cheaper to clear stock for the new) to make €900 seem "normal" to you and Jez with the excuses. They know full well you're not going to buy the obsolete one for that price, who would? but it would make the exorbitant price of their new one seem "reasonable" for their high margins because you rationalise that crap to yourself.

 

[Topher]

How bad did Jez think the price for an Xbox branded Ally X was going to be? lol

Also, Isn't the 2TB Ally X $900 USD right now?

What would it be after the Xbox tax?

Description	ASUS ROG Ally X	ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X (Projected, Holiday 2025)
Operating System	Windows 11	Windows 11 with Xbox-optimized UI layer
Processor	AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4 + RDNA 3, 8C/16T, 12 CUs)	AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme (Zen 5 + RDNA 3.5)
RAM	24 GB LPDDR5X 7500 MHz	24 GB LPDDR5X (exact speed TBD)
Storage	1 TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 (user-upgradeable)	Likely 1 TB PCIe storage (expandable, exact slot TBD)
Display	7" 1080p IPS, 120 Hz VRR, 500 nits	Likely 7" 1080p IPS, 120 Hz (confirmed by leaks, not final)
Battery	80 Wh, USB-C fast charging	Unknown (expected to match or exceed 80 Wh)
Cooling	Custom "Zero Gravity" system with triple exhaust	Unknown, likely similar cooling
Ports	USB-C TB4 + USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 + microSD + 3.5 mm audio	USB-C + Xbox accessories support (likely no XG Mobile port)
Audio	Dual front-firing speakers, Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos
Biometrics	Fingerprint reader (power button)	Unknown
RGB / Aesthetics	Aura Sync RGB around sticks	Xbox-themed design, likely similar RGB
Dimensions	279.9 x 111 x 24.6 mm	Not finalized
Weight	678 g (1.49 lbs)	Unknown, likely similar or slightly heavier
Price (MSRP)	$899 USD	$899 (based on leak without conversion) or $1,050 (based on leak with conversion)
Release Date	June 2024	Projected Holiday 2025

If the price is $899 (no conversion from GBP to USD), then it's not SO bad... but this is $100 more than an already expensive handheld, and the spec difference doesn't make up for that in my opinion. If the price is converted from GBP to USD, it's dead on arrival.

EDIT: I did not realize ASUS increased the price of the ASUS RPG Ally X after launch. So dumb.

Asus raised the price just last month.

Thread 'Asus Raises Price of Rog Ally X by $100 for both 1TB and 2TB Models'

Jun 2, 2025

Previously the price was $799 and $899

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?browsedCategory=pcmcat1735678319153&id=pcat17071&qp=brand_facet%3DBrand%7EASUS&st=categoryid%24pcmcat1735678319153

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Just bought mine at the previous price a couple of weeks ago

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Edit: Asus website still shows the Ally X at $799 base price. This may be an error or could be Best Buy changed the price too soon. Of course, Asus could be slow to update their own site as well...

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[IFireflyl]

Asus raised the price just last month.

Thread 'Asus Raises Price of Rog Ally X by $100 for both 1TB and 2TB Models'

Jun 2, 2025

Previously the price was $799 and $899

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?browsedCategory=pcmcat1735678319153&id=pcat17071&qp=brand_facet%3DBrand%7EASUS&st=categoryid%24pcmcat1735678319153

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Just bought mine at the previous price a couple of weeks ago

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Edit: Asus website still shows the Ally X at $799 base price. This may be an error or could be Best Buy changed the price too soon. Of course, Asus could be slow to update their own site as well...

• Topher
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[EverydayBeast]

Thousands will be used this time next year deep down gamers always buy used hardware but you have to wait to see a price drop

 

[Xbox 360 slim]

Lmfao, the same PC Gamer that gave the ROG Ally X a 91% rating is now 'not going to put up with MS crap' for a follow up with significant improvements at the same price as the original?

'Desperate infiltration of the PC gamer space' indeed. It's a Windows gaming handheld. They've been a thing for years

Even for you, this is truly bizarre

I think the helldivers news broke this guy

 

[adamsapple]

Never expected 300. I already posted a month ago about how the old one is expensive at €800. Its the fact that they hiked the old one (which rationally being replaced should be cheaper to clear stock for the new) to make €900 seem "normal" to you and Jez with the excuses. They know full well you're not going to buy the obsolete one for that price, who would? but it would make the exorbitant price of their new one seem "reasonable" for their high margins because you rationalise that crap to yourself..

So Asus increased Ally and Ally X price just to curry favor for this Xbox branded one?

So what's Lenovo's excuse for increasing prices at the same time?

 

[StereoVsn]

I was going on outdated information that I trusted. I updated my post. Thanks for the corrections. I still think $900 is insane for a handheld. Especially since the ASUS ROG Ally X used to be cheaper. So freaking stupid.

It's tariffs since EU prices stayed the same.

 

[Three]

Asus raised the price just last month.

Thread 'Asus Raises Price of Rog Ally X by $100 for both 1TB and 2TB Models'

Jun 2, 2025

Previously the price was $799 and $899

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?browsedCategory=pcmcat1735678319153&id=pcat17071&qp=brand_facet%3DBrand%7EASUS&st=categoryid%24pcmcat1735678319153

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Just bought mine at the previous price a couple of weeks ago

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Edit: Asus website still shows the Ally X at $799 base price. This may be an error or could be Best Buy changed the price too soon. Of course, Asus could be slow to update their own site as well...

• Topher
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Raised just last month 'coincidently' when announcing a new one without a price. The price will fall in a few months when their manipulative pricing to lower sticker shock for their new product ends. To put it simply anybody who buys it now is a fool .

 

[MicTyson]

Never expected 300. I already posted a month ago about how the old one is expensive at €800. Its the fact that they hiked the old one (which rationally being replaced should be cheaper to clear stock for the new) to make €900 seem "normal" to you and Jez with the excuses. They know full well you're not going to buy the obsolete one for that price, who would? but it would make the exorbitant price of their new one seem "reasonable" for their high margins because you rationalise that crap to yourself.

I'm not trying to rationalize anything, I am not buying one of these things and never was. I am waiting for the Steam Deck 2. I just don't get what people expect with this thing. It's exactly what anyone with a brain thought it was going to cost. Now, maybe you are arguing the 100 dollar price hike? If so, I can understand the frustration there but from what I read, we don't even know if it's 100 dollars more. Most of the leaks show it won't be so I am going under the impression it is the same process as the one out now, which I think is fair.

 

[adamsapple]

It's tariffs since EU prices stayed the same.

No, it must be a conspiracy.

 

[Three]

So Asus increased Ally and Ally X price just to curry favor for this Xbox branded one?

So what's Lenovo's excuse for increasing prices at the same time?

To curry favour for their new product not for xbox. Lenovo was at $499 not $899. It has no issues with trying to cover a high price and no new product bizarrely coming at the same price as an obsolete one.

 

[Nonehxc]

Christ the uneven shit on that wall is triggering my OCD. I want to punch this picture so much.

Well, that's D DestinRL for you.

 

[PSYGN]

Jezz Rog

 

[FIREKNIGHT2029]

This shit is dead on arrival lol.

 

[StereoVsn]

To curry favour for their new product not for xbox. Lenovo was at $499 not $899. It has no issues with trying to cover a high price and no new product bizarrely coming at the same price as an obsolete one.

FYI, the new Lenovo with Windows and Z1E chip is $899. This is basically the equivalent of current Ally X with a bit more RAM (32GB vs 24GB), but less battery life.

The pricing for Legion Go 2, which will have Z2E, has not been announced and neither have been the release date.

 

[Three]

I'm not trying to rationalize anything, I am not buying one of these things and never was. I am waiting for the Steam Deck 2. I just don't get what people expect with this thing. It's exactly what anyone with a brain thought it was going to cost. Now, maybe you are arguing the 100 dollar price hike? If so, I can understand the frustration there but from what I read, we don't even know if it's 100 dollars more. Most of the leaks show it won't be so I am going under the impression it is the same process as the one out now, which I think is fair.

Yes I'm arguing about both the €900 asking price being high overall and the fact that they hiked the price of the old one while announcing a new one knowing full well that they weren't going to sell any replacing it with an equal cost newer one a month later but would set a narrative this this is somehow a bargain. Also take into account that the companies set prices based on competitors pricing none of this makes €900 a good price though, especially for the mobile SoCs that these are. Gamers are getting screwed with high margins on these.

 

[Gitaroo]

Would like to know how close the OS works like windows, if this can be a laptop replacement for doing light work

 

[Topher]

Would like to know how close the OS works like windows, if this can be a laptop replacement for doing light work

Yes, if you have a dock it can connect to external monitors, keyboard and mouse and it will act as a fullfledge desktop PC.

 

[Three]

FYI, the new Lenovo with Windows and Z1E chip is $899. This is basically the equivalent of current Ally X with a bit more RAM (32GB vs 24GB), but less battery life.

The pricing for Legion Go 2, which will have Z2E, has not been announced and neither have been the release date.

Its $829 vs the hike to the Ally X to $899 with lower RAM. Ally X is trying it on, maybe MS is asking for higher margins on windows.

 

[drganon]

DOA.

 

[Gitaroo]

Yes, if you have a dock it can connect to external monitors, keyboard and mouse and it will act as a fullfledge desktop PC.

Really? I read it removed a lot of the windows components, like no Windows explorer at all

 

[Topher]

Really? I read it removed a lot of the windows components, like no Windows explorer at all

That is if you go into the gaming mode. Go back to Windows mode and it will work as it usually does. All very similar to how Steam Deck works.

 

[Gitaroo]

That is if you go into the gaming mode. Go back to Windows mode and it will work as it usually does. All very similar to how Steam Deck works.

Sounds great, thanks

 

[StereoVsn]

Its $829 vs the hike to the Ally X to $899 with lower RAM. Ally X is trying it on, maybe MS is asking for higher margins on windows.

$829 is for Steam version I think.

 

[Three]

$829 is for Steam version I think.

Yeah it is. Which means somehow Asus/MS is charging $70 more for windows and lower RAM. The price hike of the Ally is unjustified. The z1e lenovo didn't get a hike.

Anyway, for people making the €900 "xbox handheld" now seem normal take a peak at these predictions post PS5 pro then compare and contrast what people were expecting and how many are totally cool with it being way above $699 and what they predicted:

Hardware  Thread 'Does Xbox have permission now to charge $700 for their rumoured handheld?'

Sep 17, 2024

God please say it ain't so, but with PS5 Pro being $700 USD (more elsewhere, by a lot) does this break a glass ceiling for pricing in the console space? If Xbox releases both a handheld and a traditional console could they charge this much realistically?

Looking at the competition in both the handheld and console market, we see examples of both stretching to new heights in terms of pricing.

Granted Xbox is no where near as popular as Sony's console...but I wonder how much does this actually matters, given they've been raising their prices regardless. It would be relatively new for the PC...

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[adamsapple]

Yeah it is. Which means somehow Asus/MS is charging $70 more for windows and lower RAM. The price hike of the Ally is unjustified. The z1e lenovo didn't get a hike.

Anyway, for people making the €900 "xbox handheld" now seem normal take a peak at these predictions post PS5 pro then compare and contrast what people were expecting and how many are totally cool with it being way above $699 and what they predicted:

Hardware  Thread 'Does Xbox have permission now to charge $700 for their rumoured handheld?'

Sep 17, 2024

God please say it ain't so, but with PS5 Pro being $700 USD (more elsewhere, by a lot) does this break a glass ceiling for pricing in the console space? If Xbox releases both a handheld and a traditional console could they charge this much realistically?

Looking at the competition in both the handheld and console market, we see examples of both stretching to new heights in terms of pricing.

Granted Xbox is no where near as popular as Sony's console...but I wonder how much does this actually matters, given they've been raising their prices regardless. It would be relatively new for the PC...

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[Three]

You didn't even predict the handheld price though. You were talking about the home console/"hybrid".

 

[MayauMiao]

And it's €599 and €899 respectively. Holy moly.

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/ha...bably-isnt-the-award-microsoft-is-aiming-for/

Don't damage control for Xbox with European price.

Translated directly into freedom dollars, that would make the ROG Xbox Ally roughly $700, and the X variant an eye-watering $1,050.

The nerve of you forcing me to give clicks to PCgamer.



Yeah, Xbox is dead.

 

[Pimpbaa]

Why? No one is gonna pay for that. Most in the handheld gaming pc scene prefer steam os. I don't care how modified the ui for this thing may be, it's still gonna perform like windows 11 on a current handheld gaming pc. I mean yeah you can install steam os on this probably, but your still paying the windows and Xbox branding tax.

 

[adamsapple]

You didn't even predict the handheld price though. You were talking about the home console/"hybrid".

I'm sorry you're unable to read past line 1. I'll keep things single line for you from now on

 

[Three]

I'm sorry you're unable to read past line 1. I'll keep things single line for you from now on

So you think predicting that PS5 Pro will have no effect on xbox handheld price is genius? Ok, but you've set a very low bar for genius.

 

[adamsapple]

So you think predicting that PS5 Pro will have no effect on xbox handheld price is genius? Ok, but you've set a very low bar for genius.

Once again, the fact that you neglect line 2 of the same post is astounding. Gonna keep it all a single line for your convenience here. "For the handheld, I doubt Pro's price structure will have an impact, though other handheld devices definitely will." And guess what the price structure of this Xbox Ally seems to be? The OG Ally, another handheld. Has nothing to do with the Pro. I'm sorry posting the thread hasn't gone the way you thought it would.

 

[Three]

Once again, the fact that you neglect line 2 of the same post is astounding. Gonna keep it all a single line for your convenience here. "For the handheld, I doubt Pro's price structure will have an impact, though other handheld devices definitely will." And guess what the price structure of this Xbox Ally seems to be? The OG Ally, another handheld. Has nothing to do with the Pro. I'm sorry posting the thread hasn't gone the way you thought it would.

"I think the price of consoles like the next xbox will influence the price of the PS6 and not prebuilt PCs". I too am Einstein. Try raising that genius bar a little higher.

 

[adamsapple]

"I think the price of nextbox will influence the price of the PS6 and not prebuilt PCs". I too am Einstein. Try raising that genius bar a little higher.

Save this link so you can try to get some brownie points in a topic 2 years down the line.

 

[Three]

Save this link so you can try to get some brownie points in a topic 2 years down the line.

You're the one whos trying to get brownie points by saying a handheld devices price would be influenced by other handheld devices like you're some genius. Didn't even say which handheld device you think would influence it. A switch at $299 or a $1000 MSI claw. Hate to break it to you but that's not genius.

 

[Radical_3d]

Holy cow, five pages! Five pages just because the price leaked in euros and freedom people just assume they'll pay the same. I'm happy that the poison in food people discover how much we pay for technology here but it's not all gloom and doom and you can't extrapolate that to "VAT not included" prices.

Still, it should have had FSR4. For that or any price actually.

 

[CLW]

Dead on arrival in this economy.

 

[baphomet]

Would have been better off not doing any sort of partnership on this.

Xbox fans aren't paying that much for a handheld PC, and people who would pay $900 for a handheld PC wouldn't want anything with fucking Xbox branding on it

 

[DenchDeckard]

Sure Jan. By nothing, you mean everything to do with it.

Here comes another one. Embarassing.

FYI - Approved in March 2025.
https://www.neogaf.com/threads/new-member-rush-march-2025.1682020/

You bring Sony and Sony warriors into every thread - give it a rest. How many threads do you derail with this tired act.

What's even worse is it turns out you have history of being, literally, the biggest (active) warrior on here.

Welcome to over 28 months ago. Go through any of my post history since then. I took that post from the boss seriously and changed my ways. Im proud of how I have improved as a poster and member of this forum since.

This proves you are an alt to me.

Great, so now we are at the point where the source is "trust me bro".



See, you say you enjoyed it but also you're reluctant to state that you ended up with the sd card issue:

Funny that.



What I stated was clear - Their reputation as an AIB/OEM is in the mud, and most PC builders who are in the know will not recommend their hardware. It doesn't matter how "dominant" you or they want to claim they are, I wouldn't recommend their hardware to people building PC's and many other reputable individuals in the PC building space will say exactly the same thing. Prime example:

Community Hardware  Post in thread 'My 14th gen Intel CPU has degraded, time to switch to AMD i guess'

May 15, 2025

It did actually ,the problem was my ASUS motherboard, for some reason default settingss were not respecting Intel safety parameters, they only adressed it on the 1801 update.

Asus motherboards are such a pile of shit with their updates and default settings man. Same goes for the AMD side as well.

When you're putting together your AMD build go for anything other than Asus.

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He then ignored the advice:

Social  Post in thread 'Uh Oh: Brand New Ryzen 7 9800x3D was DoA'

May 23, 2025

I Was very happy that my new CPU and Motherboard arrived (x870E Asus ans 9 9800X3D) but my PC wouldnt turn on no matter what. Swapped to my old motherboard and CPU and PC came back alive.

I wasnt expecting this to happen but fuck me i guess, the rumors about bricked AM5 motherboards and CPUs are real.

So what you guys recommended: Nintendo Switch 2 or PS5 Pro?

Dude, what did I tell you about continuing to fuck around with Asus motherboards?

At this point you're just doing it to yourself.

Get a decent MSI motherboard and that way you can game...

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Meanwhile you're here literally regurgitating their "Asus number one!" bullshit marketing.

But like I said, you've got a vested interest (on multiple fronts) and I'm sure they shower you with free/discounted products, so you're not exactly going to be impartial here.



Really don't care, especially when you're peddling nonsense like the folllwing:



Sorry to shatter your illusion, but here is me being critical of Asus in 2023:

Post in thread 'ROG Ally….did it bomba?'

Jun 13, 2023

Asus + Windows + poor battery life + they overhyped the performance.

It's a niche of a niche product for those who want the best possible handheld performance and are willing to put up with the quirks.

If you care about overall user experience the best bang for buck is the steam deck and it's still the best overall option out there.

• GHG

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Imagine saying other people are having "periods" when you can't handle discussions to the point where you say you "can't engage" and need to block someone.

You guys are pathetic. Seriously.

Here comes the sony pile on. Every damn thread about any xbox device. Ghg comes in does his anti xbox and Microsoft sissy fit and turns into a child when called out.

Ill just put you all on block and please do the same for me.

I cant believe you are trying to call me out on saying I had the sd catd fault. Why would I even mention it if I was a shill.

I got it repaired and I was pissed off about it.

What kind of person makes a complete hypertherical analysis of someone and then doubles down on it and attacks them on a forum.

I cant even imagine what someone similar to ghg could pull out as receipts for all you sony guys and try and turn a forum on them.

Im seriously dissapointed in you members and the moderation on this forum. Its sad to see.

"Reluctant to state" hahaha

You crack me up.

 

[Gameplay Gods Bless]

And it's €599 and €899 respectively. Holy moly.

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/ha...bably-isnt-the-award-microsoft-is-aiming-for/

That's very normal pricing for a Rog Ally and a handheld gaming PC.

 

[Gameplay Gods Bless]

What do you get extra from the normal version of the ROG ally?

Newer hardware and an actually usable version of windows.

 

[DenchDeckard]

It's DoA on any economy and would be at a lower price. They think people won't realize it's just a ROG Ally with an Xbox sticker?

The pc handheld category is new and growing. It is still in its infancy. This device will perform like previous models. Its not going to do huge numbers but the category is growing. Its an emergent market so to speak.

 

[mckmas8808]

I don't know what to tell you, it's what they cost.

Did you think they were going to sell it for 300 dollars or something? These things are inline with the prices of PC tech, they are not going to be half the price because it has Xbox features.

Many people literally thought the beat version would be $600.

 

[Nydius]

You guys are pathetic. Seriously.

Here comes the sony pile on. Every damn thread about any xbox device. Ghg comes in does his anti xbox and Microsoft sissy fit and turns into a child when called out.

I dunno, seems like you're the one having a 'sissy fit' about being called out and trying to derail this into console warring nonsense when GHG's post was about ASUS' reputation as an OEM and had nothing to do with Sony whatsoever.

He's also right, by the way. ASUS's reputation has been in the crapper for a while. Windows 11's reputation isn't much better. But it seems, by your post, that you think any criticism on Windows is, by extension, a criticism of Xbox and so it's a "Sony pile on".

I'd say you don't have any room to be throwing around judgement on who is or is not "pathetic".

 

[Killjoy-NL]

I paid €569 for the Steam Deck OLED, and it's probably the best gaming device I've ever used. But that runs SteamOS and is a fully capable Linux-powered computer.

To each his own, I suppose.

 

[Jesb]

I look at these as niche as vr pretty much. Small audience with these price points.

 

[drganon]

Here comes another one. Embarassing.

Welcome to over 28 months ago. Go through any of my post history since then. I took that post from the boss seriously and changed my ways. Im proud of how I have improved as a poster and member of this forum since.

This proves you are an alt to me.


You guys are pathetic. Seriously.

Here comes the sony pile on. Every damn thread about any xbox device. Ghg comes in does his anti xbox and Microsoft sissy fit and turns into a child when called out.

Ill just put you all on block and please do the same for me.

I cant believe you are trying to call me out on saying I had the sd catd fault. Why would I even mention it if I was a shill.

I got it repaired and I was pissed off about it.

What kind of person makes a complete hypertherical analysis of someone and then doubles down on it and attacks them on a forum.

I cant even imagine what someone similar to ghg could pull out as receipts for all you sony guys and try and turn a forum on them.

Im seriously dissapointed in you members and the moderation on this forum. Its sad to see.

"Reluctant to state" hahaha

You crack me up.