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If it were just about releasing a game around that time, it could be a problem, as I think all games released around that time would inevitably be overshadowed.

However, if they do something for the anniversary, I don't think it will focus exclusively on releasing a game, so I don't think it will be that much of a problem.

In fact, it occurs to me that it could be a candidate date for the launch of Xbox Magnus, and it could even be very beneficial to launch GTAVI on that date, as it would be the best hardware on which to play it.

What surprises me is Obsidian's pace. They release a multitude of games every year, are involved in dozens of IPs, and they all end up being great games.

I think it's by far the most worthwhile purchase Microsoft has ever made.

@GamingGod No, I didn't know that, but I think GTAV has gradually shifted from being a campaign-based game to a multiplayer game over the years (or rather, over the decades xD), a bit like COD. I think GTA is currently more about GTA Online than the GTAV campaign, and I would say that the core of the game is now mainly on PC. I think the same thing will happen with GTAVI, but without having to wait so many years.

@TheGameThrifter It's possible, especially considering that GTAV comes from the X360 xD

But I think that recently most of the GTA online community is on PC, and I believe that GTAVI will eventually have its largest number of users on PC, although I could be wrong.

They should take advantage of this and release the PC version at the same time, as that's what most people will end up playing.

The campaign was excellent, although it felt like a step back from Halo 3 and Halo Reach. Of course, for me, those were the shooters with the best campaigns I had ever played, so the bar was set very high.

I don't think it matters too much how much it sells, since it's just a PC. Neither Microsoft nor us should care specifically, only Asus as the hardware manufacturer.

In the country where I live, the ROG Xbox Ally X is sold out, but the white one is easy to find in stock. I think that after Christmas it will be easy to buy either one without any problems.

Lots of games, and not necessarily bad ones, but none for me :'

It's about time. I'm really tired of these companies treating players unfairly.

I honestly think that, although this is an improvement, it's not really that important. Shaders are compiled in many games the first time you run them, and it usually takes no more than a few minutes, and it's no longer necessary to do so again in future runs. It's fine if we save ourselves this step, but I don't see it as being as important as some people would have us believe.

Another thing is games that compile shaders while you play, where it will make a big difference, but I can't help thinking that using a cache is a workaround because the programmer didn't do their job properly.

@Fiendish-Beaver Exactly, that's what I meant. English is not my native language, so sometimes I find it a little difficult to express myself xD

I wanted to mention too, that considering how badly they're doing with the console's management, I'm surprised the decline hasn't been greater. They're still selling about 2-3 million Xbox a year, which seems like a leap of faith on the part of a lot of people.

@Balaam_ It is always compared with the same period of the previous year; it is not a constant decrease.

In other words, if all the reports for the same year mention a 30% decrease, this means that the total decrease for the whole year was only 30% in total.

So far, there have only been two years of decline, and the drop is quite small considering how neglected the Xbox Series is :')

Let's see what they do. Interestingly, I think Asus has done an almost unbeatable job. The ROG Xbox Ally X is a near-perfect machine.

Its weak point is precisely the software, and that is in Microsoft's hands anyway.

It looks great, you can tell that Xbox is starting to get to grips with UE5.

For me, the problem with this game is that it has lost its identity and what it meant to Xbox along the way. Now it's as if EA or Ubisoft announced a new shooter, I'll try it, but it has lost the ability to generate hype in me.

I still trust Phil. I truly believe he loves this industry. But I also believe that right now his hands are tied, and he has to obey the guidelines imposed on him from above.

We'll see how it goes. It's a game that I would have appreciated seeing on Gamepass.

I think it's just an update to include more content. It doesn't look like they're going to touch anything related to graphics or performance.

When you have access to your Xbox profile and achievements to play games, I understand that this device is indeed an “Xbox.” Whether it's a good Xbox is another matter, and well, at present, any device that uses Xbox PC to become an Xbox is a rather poor Xbox, with a very limited game catalog.

I suppose this will improve over time, but in my opinion, this direction makes sense: platforms no longer have to be hardware, but rather an ecosystem. Playstation and Nintendo also have to start moving in this direction, or I think they will disappear over time.

The pace Obsidian is setting is truly incredible, three games in one year while maintaining quality is something few studios can do.

In the end, we users are going to pay for the acquisition of ABK...

@RegnumSolipsi For better or worse, I don't think there have been many service cancellations. You know how it works: a minority makes a lot of noise on social media, but then reality is a whole different story.

Just like what happened with Netflix, I think the quarterly report will come out and they will break records for gaming service revenue :'(

It's a handheld PC console, which isn't necessarily a bad thing; in fact, it may be one of the most logical alternatives for the evolution of consoles in the coming years.

But there's still a lot of work to be done, in terms of the operating system, of course, but also in terms of the ecosystem. It can't be that if the device is called Xbox, you need to use Steam to play the wide range of games available.

Otherwise, it's an amazing machine. I'm playing Geras of War with high graphics, and it runs incredibly well (60fps). It seems like magic that such a small device can be so powerful.

It's been an outstanding month, especially thanks to Ninja Gaiden 4 and The Outer Worlds 2, both released on day one. But it had to be, after the price increase. Let's see how November goes.

I have a feeling that the next generation of consoles could be the last, at least for me. And if it is the last generation, I think I'll get the most powerful console, and honestly, I'd like that to be Xbox.

I think it can also affect how you value a game based on how much it costs you to access it.

Xbox users get it with a subscription at no additional cost. PS users have to pay a very high price to purchase a license.

What Sony needs to allow once and for all is the ability to purchase codes and digital games from external stores, so you're not forced to buy at the only price they impose on you. Right now, for me, the PlayStation and Nintendo digital stores are the worst in the entire industry. If digital stores already have a concept that is difficult to trust, I don't trust these two at all.

I think it's the right decision. Asus has done an impressive job with Xbox Ally. As hardware, it's better than anything Microsoft could have done, and I think it's also better than anything Sony or Nintendo could do.

But that's the hardware. Now they need the software, and they have a lot of work to do here and are behind their competitors' offerings. Fortunately, this part can be worked on over time, delivering improvements with updates and convincing developers to publish their games on Xbox PC. But they have to work hard, and they'd better do so, because Xbox users aren't up for any more half-baked experiments.

@Exerion76 Yes, you can turn your PC into an Xbox if you use the Xbox ecosystem, and I think it's a great idea. With Xbox PC, you can take your Xbox profile with you, including your achievements, saves, library... It's basically an Xbox, and if you have great hardware, it's a super Xbox.

The problem? Right now, Xbox PC is like a beta. The console library still needs to be migrated somehow, and above all, there is a lack of support from developers. The number of games available on Xbox PC is ridiculous.

I think it's the way forward, and if they do it right, it will be incredible. But today it's more of a promise than anything else. Anyone who buys an Xbox Ally or wants to turn their PC into an Xbox should know that Microsoft has a lot of work to do to fulfill that promise. We're beta testers once again.

Having used my ROG Xbox Ally X over the last few days, I have to say that I think the price is actually quite reasonable. I think they've done a spectacular job with the hardware; it's an amazing machine.

Its biggest problems lie precisely in the software, and this is precisely the part that Microsoft is responsible for. The full-screen experience is very immature, and the Xbox PC catalog is puny.

I think Asus has done an excellent job; it's Microsoft that has some work to do here.

The other day I was talking to my dad about how bad movies are these days. He was complaining that everything is remakes, reboots, sequels, prequels...

I had to tell him, thank goodness you don't like videogames xD

Jusant is wonderful, and can be completed in about 4-5 hours. It's worth playing before it leaves Gamepass.

I finally bought one, and well, it's great on the one hand and disappointing on the other.

The hardware is wonderful, powerful, comfortable, and quiet, and the battery life is quite acceptable. It even makes me think that the price is justified for the technology it has.

But for me, the disappointing part is Xbox PC. It simply doesn't have enough games, neither the Xbox console games nor the ones that come to Steam. As a result, you have to install different stores, use other profiles, other achievement systems... As an Xbox ecosystem experience, this machine is hugely disappointing. They still have a lot of work to do here.

Oh no, I didn't know this controller existed before, now I need one.

I think that videogame reviews should disappear, as they serve more to confuse than to guide. Evaluating videogames is extremely subjective, and if you are guided by someone else's criteria, it is easy to end up investing money in a game that you don't enjoy, or worse, avoiding games that you might have loved.

That said, I hope to try it at some point, and hopefully it will make its way to Gamepass eventually.

I get the feeling that when a game doesn't get enough visibility, someone comes out and says something stupid in the media, they let it make noise, and then they clarify it later.

Before they mentioned Xbox, I didn't even know this game existed.

I grew up playing his games, Xbox OG and Xbox 360 would not have been the same without him, rest in peace.

Well, it makes sense. We live in the age of TikTok. Today's audience is oversaturated with stimuli, and the battlefield, no longer just video games, but all forms of entertainment, is to hold the user's attention for as long as possible and then find ways to monetize it.

If it doesn't add noticeable input lag, Auto SR could be very interesting, especially on these devices, where there is quite a difference in performance between running a game at 1080p or, for example, 720p.

For me, the big problem with Xbox Ally, or Xbox PC, is that too many games skip the platform. This creates the need to have multiple stores, mainly Steam, to access the full catalog, and this leads to the very unpleasant situation of having multiple profiles and games with different achievement systems. For me, this is a huge step backwards compared to an Xbox console.

If they find a solution to this, perhaps by encompassing the achievement system across all stores, linking accounts between Steam and Xbox, or simply convincing developers not to skip Xbox PC, this machine will be one of the best gaming devices on the market, far above what Sony or Nintendo offer, although of course, also at a significantly higher price.

@Friendly No idea, but it makes sense that it counts. If the 70 games are going to be on par with most Xbox/Activision/Blizzard/Bethesda titles, and games like Expedition 33, Persona, or Hollow Knight Silksong, the service should cost $100 or more to be profitable.

Wow, those are really impressive sales for Xbox, and quite moderate for PS5, given the console base. It makes you wonder.

Great review. Let's see if they reduce the price a little in the November sales, and I'll go for one.

Double Fine is proof of quality for me, I'll give it a try.

For me, making their exclusives multiplatform while others haven't put the Xbox platform in a situation of extreme mistrust, any move they make—layoffs, price increases—becomes a drama, while for other brands it's nothing more than a footnote in the news.

The thing is, I think they're right. The industry is seeing how everything points to exclusives and even traditional consoles disappearing. But we're not there yet. If it happens, it will be in 5-10 years, and it seems like they're determined to do it now. Xbox's timing with its decisions is terrible.

My opinion of this game is quite unpopular. For me, it's one of the most overrated games in Xbox history.

I think I completed it on my third or fourth attempt; I gave up on the first few tries out of sheer boredom. I never understood what was so special about it. It's a classic open-world sandbox mission game that doesn't seem to stand out in any way, except perhaps in its aesthetics and humor, but even then, not by much.

@Mastlander98 The sticks on the previous ROG Ally were pretty good, so I would be confident about that aspect.

@darkswabber Correct, day 1 on GPU and GP-PC.

I imagine it could also reach the other tiers, but after some time.

What I like about these games is the campaign, and no campaign justifies the excessive price, but when it's on Gamepass/EA Play, I'll give it a try.

Really, given how the industry has changed and how prices have gone up across the board, this Xbox Ally X is very attractive, very powerful with the Z2 Extreme, very ergonomic, with the new Xbox interface experience... And the price is relatively reasonable.

If the screen were 8 inches...