@Coletrain man cloud on the ally works very well to the point where I don’t feel right. No disc entry, download. Xbox can stop asking me how my experience was every time I use it though
I swear some of yall be whining. Thanks to play anywhere, I see a difference in play. I have both series X and Xbox rog ally and even though rebirth plays well under its own power, It plays and looks really good streaming from console. If that is a business model for some folks why not? I understand OWNING PHYSICAL MEDIA/NATIVE PLAY but yall see the market… be open is all
@Fiendish-Beaver I understand the exclusive narrative as I enjoy final fantasy. But for square that hasn’t been a big payoff but then again it hasn’t titles like FF16 didn’t sell well but that was due to the game not coming out day and date and even though I bought it I had already beat it on my friends PS5. If companies release games on all platforms then that shakes up the exclusivity situation. Now first party like Spider-Man, last of us etc that’s a more telling story as those who want to play those games will get that console but in comparison to units sold and game sales your looking at a small market. I think Spider-Man sold 18 million from PS4-5 which is good but what about high grossing games like marvel rivals, Roblox they’re everywhere. Folks wanna game where there friends are and unfortunately Sony is popular in that regard. I say all this to say I’m up and down on exclusivity but I know it has its place but I also know my 40 year old friends aren’t buying PS5s cause of last of us
@Master_Cthulhu70 I’d say bud, try the Xbox ally. It may seem crazy but the streaming on it from the Xbox is AMAZIN. The reason I didn’t get the X is because I didn’t want to spend the money on a device that I didn’t play as much or knew how much I would play. Besides the occasional hiccup I play Overwatch on it pretty swell. I can’t download that through Xbox store for some odd reason. I got dispatched, and replaced demo. Played Tekken 8 from console and the main native game I run is FF7 Remake and it’s gorgeous. Might pony up and get Spider-Man 2. I spent 480 on the thing and now it’s my buddy.
I’m getting it, guess I’m in the niche crowd lol. But forreal I believe in the brand and I game with a smile on my face. My digitals are here, like the controller, my day one series x looks brand new my Xbox ally is wonderful to hold. It would be hard to go back to PS offerings. Haven’t missed playing GoW or ghost of Tsushima
I rocked with Phil like I did Reggie fils-aime, he did a lot for the brand. Sarah bond such a beautiful woman hate to see her go. The new Asha sharma is also beautiful but I gotta see the work. All this doom a gloom a lot of yall are spewing is beyond me, and I’m a 40 year old gamer lol just yesterday Sony was dead joe here we go again lol
I can’t wait for no bundle, I’ll take the drip feed lol. Bought this on PS4 then doubled back for the play anywhere. Saw rebirth on steam and even then said naw I’m gonna wait until official release with play anywhere.
I like the idea personally, I got a series x and just bought the Xbox rog ally, played cod 7 on cloud on the ally and it ran beautifully. Got GPU btw. Switched over to playing dispatch by holding down the Xbox button “since it’s not an Xbox” enjoyed that, then streamed black myth wukong almost flawlessly. Meanwhile few friends of mine using PS portal in their walled garden. Everything is an Xbox works for me, eco system is good, games everywhere. I’m 40 years old with a wife and kids I need play anywhere and choice.
@Master_Cthulhu70 I mean, myself and a few other of my homies are interested in the PC handheld. We around 40 years old been gaming awhile we have families now and sitting in the man cave all day is bad optics. Now I’m prolly the only one interested in the Ally Xbox x, few others like steam deck and the grand is jarring but I would counter, the overall time invested in this thing would be the benefit for me. Sticker shock is the problem and if they were smart I would have set it up where folks can by one like they buy phones .
Might just get the regular Xbox ally (white) I want a handheld for the bedroom and sofa I’m to old to be going around to family and friends playing games when I drove my car to go see them lol. Maybe flights and holiday gatherings would be different
I mean hate Microsoft has to be the bearer of bad news with increase of price per console and GP but I believe by the time GTA 6 comes out we are going to see the standard switch fully to $80 dollar games possibly another increase in PS+ then all this adjustment at Microsoft will make since
Man the first one was revealed on the Xbox stage then Sonys marvelous machine was the only box that can run it for a year lol I’m downloading wukong as I type but they bet not pull what they did last time
Sony saw how much Microsoft made on forza and was like “maaaaaaaaaaaan, release the ragnorok” lol forreal tho console sales is one thing but that’s a one and done purchase. Live service and software are what’s makes the most and per Sony game attach rate folks are not buying first party like they used to.
@Trmn8r I’m guilty of buying 8.99 pumas on rematch. I kind of don’t think it’s the death of gaming. As a matter of fact if every major studio had a sub game or gaas it could help finance future games. FF14 is an example
Been gaming since 89, and I will say IT SUCKS to up and lose a job and I’m hoping to all affected they find work immediately. But with current trends in market it’s hard to sustain with massive sales. I think about assassins creed shadows (good game) and the general consensus was everyone wanted that game to fail. Folks get fired for that or you want gamepass to fail (revolving revenue). You want physical media in a more or less digital world which would require jobs to manage that. But if the info shows more digital sales than physical then they scale back on that to save money regardless of them being a 3 trillion dollar company. It suck overall
Yea it takes skill to pass but I guess that’s what free play is for and training. I sometimes see the selfish players but when they are better than me go right ahead lol
Even with this news the detractors will still fan the fire of Xbox dead and series x/s being the final console or whatever. I’m here for the good news!
I bought it even though I originally borrowed my friends PS5 to beat it. I’m currently enjoying it. I understand the lower sales with it being criticized poorly when it released initially. But I enjoyed it enough to buy it for my ecosystem. It’s not X or XV, VII, VIII but nonetheless it’s a serviceable entry with a good story. Game should have released day and date with PlayStation. Square much like other developers/publishers are figuring out the exclusivity window thing Sony does is not always the best plan. Guess you can say the same about GP but had this game been on GP with 25 for DLC it would have generated a lot more buzz and sales
Whatever Microsoft does I’m down for it. Innovation is key and developer relationship is vital. Ease of use to develop games using current technologies. (Tired of seeing studio closures) whatever it is keep that quick resume.
Man listen, I get excited to hear what the future of gaming is gonna be like just like I got excited about the Xbox ally X(def getting one) I do believe it’s a tad to soon but hey it’s exciting. I mean I’m playing FF16 using play anywhere. That’s cool to me
I don’t think every game needs to cost 80 dollars but I’m not really upset with the increase on select games. Every shirt/shoe/house/ don’t cost the same. And not every game does the same thing. Claire 33 cost 50
I’ve been gaming since 89 and was a sega head. I had Nintendo also but had love for sega a tad more. I’ve seen the 32x and the jaguar and virtual boy and ngage come and go. But Xbox and their innovation have landed a special place in my heart. I like Sony and Nintendo but the Xbox offerings suit me well. GPU is nice, how it’s “niche” is beyond me. But the gaming market is weird I know folks who will stream all day on Spotify but scream about ownership of games have prime for deals and video but they have to own the game or whatever. I play games like I listen to music and some games I do buy but ownership of GAME is not the hill I die on.
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Re: Hideo Kojima Is 'Inventing A New Medium' - Bill Skarsgård Shares Why Starring In Xbox's PHYSINT Is A 'Big Deal'
Will it be anything like quantum break?
Re: Report: Xbox Lands Exclusive Streaming Deal For GTA 6 At Launch
I’ll be thinking of everyone while playing final fantasy resonance on my Xbox ally and GTA6 on my series x on my LG C1 “it’s still sooo good”
Re: The Validity Of Consoles May Face A 'Real Test' Amid Rising Prices, Says Ex-Xbox Boss
@Coletrain man cloud on the ally works very well to the point where I don’t feel right. No disc entry, download. Xbox can stop asking me how my experience was every time I use it though
Re: Microsoft Has Considered 'Spinning Out Or Restructuring' Xbox, Claims Report
I just gonna chill, I have no idea what this means for the community lol
Re: 'We'll Start To See Radically Different Business Models' - Xbox Boss Talks Future Of Consoles
I swear some of yall be whining. Thanks to play anywhere, I see a difference in play. I have both series X and Xbox rog ally and even though rebirth plays well under its own power, It plays and looks really good streaming from console. If that is a business model for some folks why not? I understand OWNING PHYSICAL MEDIA/NATIVE PLAY but yall see the market… be open is all
Re: Roundup: The First Reviews Have Arrived For 007 First Light
Nothing about this game said “buy it” for me…. I’ll look into this and may get it at a later date
Re: Poll: So, Is Forza Horizon 6 Your Favourite Game Of 2026 So Far?
I dunno it’s reeling me in, wanna play with the boys but that pesky brand loyalty got me waiting
Re: Forza Horizon 6 Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass, And Here's What's Coming In Season 1
How’s the game play on cloud? Or did I miss the article lol. Game is large and man I’m saving space for FF rebirth
Re: Xbox Founder Invited To Microsoft HQ By Asha Sharma, Says It Was 'Amazing' And 'Bizarre'
@Fiendish-Beaver I understand the exclusive narrative as I enjoy final fantasy. But for square that hasn’t been a big payoff but then again it hasn’t titles like FF16 didn’t sell well but that was due to the game not coming out day and date and even though I bought it I had already beat it on my friends PS5. If companies release games on all platforms then that shakes up the exclusivity situation. Now first party like Spider-Man, last of us etc that’s a more telling story as those who want to play those games will get that console but in comparison to units sold and game sales your looking at a small market. I think Spider-Man sold 18 million from PS4-5 which is good but what about high grossing games like marvel rivals, Roblox they’re everywhere. Folks wanna game where there friends are and unfortunately Sony is popular in that regard. I say all this to say I’m up and down on exclusivity but I know it has its place but I also know my 40 year old friends aren’t buying PS5s cause of last of us
Re: Asha Sharma Comments On AI Use As Upscaling Tech Rolls Out To ROG Xbox Ally
This is just for the Xbox ally x right? staring at white Xbox ally on the table
Re: Microsoft Issues Statement On Why 'This Is An Xbox' Campaign Has Been Retired
@Balaam_ I think you know what an Xbox is lol that box you buy that goes underneath/beside/behind your tv setup
Re: Crimson Desert On Xbox: Release Date, Release Times & Potential Download Size
Yea already preordered but I would say it’s kind of weird not seeing console gameplay, anywho I’ll be play 3/19/26
Re: Xbox Says It 'Defines Success' By How Much Time Players Spend On The Platform
@Master_Cthulhu70 I’d say bud, try the Xbox ally. It may seem crazy but the streaming on it from the Xbox is AMAZIN. The reason I didn’t get the X is because I didn’t want to spend the money on a device that I didn’t play as much or knew how much I would play. Besides the occasional hiccup I play Overwatch on it pretty swell. I can’t download that through Xbox store for some odd reason. I got dispatched, and replaced demo. Played Tekken 8 from console and the main native game I run is FF7 Remake and it’s gorgeous. Might pony up and get Spider-Man 2. I spent 480 on the thing and now it’s my buddy.
Re: Talking Point: Will 'Project Helix' Be A Niche Device, Or An Xbox Console For The Masses?
@kmtrain83 I’m sure he does lol, I can tell you I’d be crazy to jump over to PlayStation now with all I have invested so far.
Re: Talking Point: Will 'Project Helix' Be A Niche Device, Or An Xbox Console For The Masses?
I’m getting it, guess I’m in the niche crowd lol. But forreal I believe in the brand and I game with a smile on my face. My digitals are here, like the controller, my day one series x looks brand new my Xbox ally is wonderful to hold. It would be hard to go back to PS offerings. Haven’t missed playing GoW or ghost of Tsushima
Re: Phil Spencer Announces That He's Retiring From Xbox
I rocked with Phil like I did Reggie fils-aime, he did a lot for the brand. Sarah bond such a beautiful woman hate to see her go. The new Asha sharma is also beautiful but I gotta see the work. All this doom a gloom a lot of yall are spewing is beyond me, and I’m a 40 year old gamer lol just yesterday Sony was dead joe here we go again lol
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Off To Impressive Start In The 'Top Paid' Xbox Charts
I can’t wait for no bundle, I’ll take the drip feed lol. Bought this on PS4 then doubled back for the play anywhere. Saw rebirth on steam and even then said naw I’m gonna wait until official release with play anywhere.
Re: A Year Later, Microsoft Remains Highly Committed To Its 'This Is An Xbox' Campaign
I like the idea personally, I got a series x and just bought the Xbox rog ally, played cod 7 on cloud on the ally and it ran beautifully. Got GPU btw. Switched over to playing dispatch by holding down the Xbox button “since it’s not an Xbox” enjoyed that, then streamed black myth wukong almost flawlessly. Meanwhile few friends of mine using PS portal in their walled garden. Everything is an Xbox works for me, eco system is good, games everywhere. I’m 40 years old with a wife and kids I need play anywhere and choice.
Re: Square Enix Reinforces 'Close Partnership' With Xbox As FF7 Remake Director Visits Microsoft HQ
I like the Xbox platform (getting the rog ally x) and even though I had this on ps4 I’ll double dip for the play anywhere along side rebirth
Re: Xbox Is Questioning Fans About PS5 Game 'Ghost Of Yotei' In New Survey
@Medic_alert ok thanks for sharing this I can make sense of lol.
Re: Xbox Is Questioning Fans About PS5 Game 'Ghost Of Yotei' In New Survey
Soo what makes yotai different from shadows? Story seems similar same as graphics
Re: Xbox Says It 'Defines Success' By How Much Time Players Spend On The Platform
@Master_Cthulhu70 I mean, myself and a few other of my homies are interested in the PC handheld. We around 40 years old been gaming awhile we have families now and sitting in the man cave all day is bad optics. Now I’m prolly the only one interested in the Ally Xbox x, few others like steam deck and the grand is jarring but I would counter, the overall time invested in this thing would be the benefit for me. Sticker shock is the problem and if they were smart I would have set it up where folks can by one like they buy phones .
Re: ROG Xbox Ally X Spotted At Best Buy, TIME Calls It One Of The 'Best Inventions Of 2025'
Might just get the regular Xbox ally (white) I want a handheld for the bedroom and sofa I’m to old to be going around to family and friends playing games when I drove my car to go see them lol. Maybe flights and holiday gatherings would be different
Re: Poll: What Are Your Plans For Xbox Game Pass After This Week's News?
I mean hate Microsoft has to be the bearer of bad news with increase of price per console and GP but I believe by the time GTA 6 comes out we are going to see the standard switch fully to $80 dollar games possibly another increase in PS+ then all this adjustment at Microsoft will make since
Re: Talking Point: So, Did You End Up Pre-Ordering The ROG Xbox Ally?
January is when u plan to get one
Re: Black Myth: Wukong Analysis Shows Completely Different Visuals On Xbox Compared To PS5
It plays fine for me and game is a blast even when I die 50 times on one boss
Re: The Beefier ROG Xbox Ally X Is Set To Get More Powerful Over Time
@FatGuyInLilCoat hahaha
Re: ROG Xbox Ally Handheld Gets Official October 2025 Release Date
I saw the leaked prices but I dunno, I think that can change per market conditions lol
Re: ROG Xbox Ally Games Will Detail 30FPS Vs. 60FPS Frame Rate Targets Upfront
Man I’m hoping they test Marvel Tokon on it
Re: Square Enix's Triangle Strategy Is Shadow Dropping Today On Xbox
Man I just grabbed wukong but lord with my current library I may pick this up. There’s only so many hours in the day lol
Re: Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Finally Launches This October
Another Xbox reveal title that I will support, surprised it took so long
Re: Black Myth: Zhong Kui Is In Development, And It's Set To Launch Day One On Xbox
Man the first one was revealed on the Xbox stage then Sonys marvelous machine was the only box that can run it for a year lol I’m downloading wukong as I type but they bet not pull what they did last time
Re: ROG Xbox Ally Accessories Appear Online As Device Lands At Gamescom 2025
Man I’m getting the ally X, i ain’t playing around lol
Re: Shemnue 3 To Make Xbox Debut With 'Enhanced' Version For Series X|S
If price is good then yea I’ll get it to support it, I’m a fan of the original
Re: Microsoft 'Wraps Up' Xbox Series X|S Era As Hardware Chief Teases What's Next
This gen went by fast where is my vampire masquerade game that was shown during xbox series x reveal lol
Re: Poll: Will You Be Buying Black Myth: Wukong On Xbox Next Week?
I wanted it last year pulled the trigger and got it today. Folks be saying Xbox players don’t buy games but I’m a living example lol
Re: Rumour: Sony Is Planning To Bring More PS5 Games To Xbox
Sony saw how much Microsoft made on forza and was like “maaaaaaaaaaaan, release the ragnorok” lol forreal tho console sales is one thing but that’s a one and done purchase. Live service and software are what’s makes the most and per Sony game attach rate folks are not buying first party like they used to.
Re: Microsoft Spends Up To $50m On Xbox Game Pass Partnerships, Says Former Manager
Kind of makes you rethink the “gamepass hurts the industry “ narrative.
Re: Xbox's Everwild Reportedly Cancelled As Layoffs Hit Sea Of Thieves Developer
@Trmn8r I’m guilty of buying 8.99 pumas on rematch. I kind of don’t think it’s the death of gaming. As a matter of fact if every major studio had a sub game or gaas it could help finance future games. FF14 is an example
Re: Xbox Layoffs Begin As Phil Spencer Shares Internal Microsoft Gaming Update
Been gaming since 89, and I will say IT SUCKS to up and lose a job and I’m hoping to all affected they find work immediately. But with current trends in market it’s hard to sustain with massive sales. I think about assassins creed shadows (good game) and the general consensus was everyone wanted that game to fail. Folks get fired for that or you want gamepass to fail (revolving revenue). You want physical media in a more or less digital world which would require jobs to manage that. But if the info shows more digital sales than physical then they scale back on that to save money regardless of them being a 3 trillion dollar company. It suck overall
Re: Mecha BREAK Release Date Announced, Free-To-Play Timed Exclusive On Xbox
Played the beta and enjoyed it
Re: Meta Quest 3S 'Xbox Edition' Launches Today For $399, But You'll Need To Be Quick
Man I barely use my quest 2 lol. It may sellout though, any idea if the Xbox app would work for the quest 2?
Re: Rematch Is 'Driving Me Crazy' Because Of Selfish Teammates, Say Frustrated Players
Yea it takes skill to pass but I guess that’s what free play is for and training. I sometimes see the selfish players but when they are better than me go right ahead lol
Re: Rematch: Release Date, Release Times & Crossplay Details On Xbox Game Pass
Game is hard but rewarding I’ll play once it releases
Re: Xbox Announces Next-Gen Console Strategy, Promises 'Deeper Visuals' & Backwards Compatibility
Even with this news the detractors will still fan the fire of Xbox dead and series x/s being the final console or whatever. I’m here for the good news!
Re: According To Sales Estimates, Final Fantasy 16 Had A Rough First Week On Xbox
I bought it even though I originally borrowed my friends PS5 to beat it. I’m currently enjoying it. I understand the lower sales with it being criticized poorly when it released initially. But I enjoyed it enough to buy it for my ecosystem. It’s not X or XV, VII, VIII but nonetheless it’s a serviceable entry with a good story. Game should have released day and date with PlayStation. Square much like other developers/publishers are figuring out the exclusivity window thing Sony does is not always the best plan. Guess you can say the same about GP but had this game been on GP with 25 for DLC it would have generated a lot more buzz and sales
Re: PS5 Execs Questioned About Xbox 'Moving Away From Console' In Official Sony Interview
Whatever Microsoft does I’m down for it. Innovation is key and developer relationship is vital. Ease of use to develop games using current technologies. (Tired of seeing studio closures) whatever it is keep that quick resume.
Re: PS6 To Provide 'New & Enhanced' Experience As Sony & Microsoft Plan For Next-Gen
Man listen, I get excited to hear what the future of gaming is gonna be like just like I got excited about the Xbox ally X(def getting one) I do believe it’s a tad to soon but hey it’s exciting. I mean I’m playing FF16 using play anywhere. That’s cool to me
Re: Xbox Officially Has Its First $80 Game, And It Won't Be The Last
I don’t think every game needs to cost 80 dollars but I’m not really upset with the increase on select games. Every shirt/shoe/house/ don’t cost the same. And not every game does the same thing. Claire 33 cost 50
Re: Opinion: If Xbox Is 'Just' A Game Pass Machine, That's Still Enough For Me
I’ve been gaming since 89 and was a sega head. I had Nintendo also but had love for sega a tad more. I’ve seen the 32x and the jaguar and virtual boy and ngage come and go. But Xbox and their innovation have landed a special place in my heart. I like Sony and Nintendo but the Xbox offerings suit me well. GPU is nice, how it’s “niche” is beyond me. But the gaming market is weird I know folks who will stream all day on Spotify but scream about ownership of games have prime for deals and video but they have to own the game or whatever. I play games like I listen to music and some games I do buy but ownership of GAME is not the hill I die on.