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I love my Steam Deck. If this device is similarly priced I may be tempted to even preorder it.

Meanwhile in Steam OS most shaders are automatically downloaded.

We still don't know if the SSD in the Xbox Ally is user replaceable or how easy it is.

Wow my region in the newly added! I don't see the devices yet in the local major retailers but I look forward tto check the devices more.

Would be nice if the service was finally be added in more regions. Or at least to discount the price of the membership because you pay the same price for less.

Wait, what Perfect Dark was cancelled? How did I miss those news... I remember seeing a first person trailer in an older presentation...

I am semi convinced but the Ally will not be available in my region so Microsoft made the decision for me I guess.

I don't think I care since the device won't be available in my country for some stupid reason... And all other Xbox and Ally consoles are readily available in all major retailers.

I guess I could buy one when I visit Brussels or take the gamble and order one from stores that deliver in whole Europe but it is too much of a hustle...

WHAT????? My country is NOT in the list!! I don't believe this... By the way we do not even have the cloud option in game pass... However all previous versions of the Ally are available in major retailers...

Edit: well lots of Eurozone countries are missing from the list also...

Imagine sitting in a beach in a hot Tuesday June afternoon and have the next generation of consoles being casually announced in a random YouTube video. Oh wait...

Anyway, personally I would love it if the next Xbox would be Steam combatible.

How about making xCloud available in more countries?

Apple and Google will be forced to allow other stores in their devices due to EU regulations about monopolies

Sony: We won't release our games on Xbox, only on Steam, GOG and Epic Games.
Microsoft: Ok, no problem (releases Steam app for Xbox)

On a more serious tone Microsoft, Apple ang Google are in the European Union's target list due to monopolies. Microsoft will address this by opening the console to other digital stores. Sony and Nintendo are also under investigation for the nin existed refund practices, among other stuff.

@Balaam_ Imagine trying to play the game in 20 years. The disk may be corroded, you Xbox One may not work, the current Xbox, if it exists, won't have a disk drive. Meanwhile, PCs will always be around and you could always play the digital version of GOG or Steam.

Wait what happened to play everything day one with Game Pass? Looks like subscribers will play it in the third day...

@GuyinPA75 I think that Microsoft servers will outlive the corrosion of Xbox disk games. Most recent games require patches from such servers to work anyway.

@Brigurugi It is not obly Microsoft. Sony and Nintendo are actively trying to fizzle out physical media anyway. Physical games don't exist anymore. Most recent games don't have the full game in the disk or require launch day patches.

@BAMozzy Just realised that you have already written what I wanted to say.

To add I have a ton of digital games that they have been delisted that I can re download and play. The most recent examples are the retro SEGA games. I can still redownload and play say Daytona in my Xbox Series S.

In the end of the day digital is much better for video game preservation whether we talk about disk back ups or digital games. You can store the games in multiple hard disks or even in the cloud. You don't care if the original cardidges or CDs corrode.

I hope we see retro games from Xbox systems in PC. To be fair a fair amount are already on either Steam or Microsoft store. I would live to play again some more niche games that have Xbox One BC version like the old Dead or Alive games or Lost Odyssey. Also, the classic Killer Instinct games would be cool. Or they could release Rare Replay but I think they still don't want to release something with an in house emulator on an open platform like the PC.

I would love to update to a device stronger than the Steam Deck so I am interested, only if it runs Steam.

For some strange reason I couldn't play the PC version using a PlayStation controller. Apparently, it is unsuported!

Whait I can do it in my laptop on the Edge browser? Cool!

Edit: Nevermind Xbox streaming is not available in my Country even though Playstation's and Nvidia's are...

Well, if you have a ROG Ally or a Steam Deck the new Xbox handheld must be a "generational leap" for me to be interested and, to be honest, it doesn't seem to be. As for Switch I am not interested in Nintendo games so...

Of couse it is not available in my region, even though other services like Geforce Now and PlayStation plus are

@TheGiraffe Well I have a Steam Deck and the verifed games just work without doing anything. And some of them are new games like Spiderman 2 and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Microsoft could do something similar for a potential Steam app for Xbox. Imagine playing Sony published games like Spiderman 2 in an Xbox via a Steam client.

Wait, what? The new Xbox may support steam? Count me in!

Wait, what? We still use Skype at work... Oh, this will not go down well...

They need a native Steam Deck app and make Cloud Gaming available in more regions

What about make cloud gaming available ti more regions? We still don't have it here...

He will go to Square Exix. You heard it here first!

I really recommend A Short Hike, I love this game.

Amazing! Was it also confirmed for consoles? The page is already up on Steam

@Ralizah The hinge in my OG launch DS was destroyed from use and the touch functionality on my launch DS lite stoped working. Other than that the replacement consoles and the 3DS line are in perfect shape. My launch Switch though is one point before the trash can. I keep repairing the cons and they still drift, the charging stops working randomly the whole thing seems very cheap. That said my OG Game Boy still works with no issues.

On topic I have only a Series S and works perfectly, the UI is fast and the console is quite.

The first game gave me severe motion sickness, I am not sure I will try this one.

I never got the Mental Issue stuff in the first game, and it make me ill by giving me severe motion dizziness

Imagine a Steam client on the Xbox consoles with verified One, Series S or X games, similarly to the Steam Deck...

Xbox cloud gaming is not available in my country even though Nvidia and PS Plus something is also. I have tries Nvidia in a 100Mps connection and it ran fine.

Amazing game, I really recommend it.

No Xbox physical games at all but that said I only have a Series S. Not that I buy much physical games of new games anyway. The only games I have for my PS5, for example, are Final Fantasy games.

I never had a 360, in fact my first Xbox is the Series S. That said I played a ton of the backwards compatible SEGA games, the FF13 trilogy, the Metal Gear games, Silent Hill etc.

The asymmetrical controls are something I hate with a passion. I guess this is due to me playing a lot of 2D games. Another issue is that I don't like the dpad in Series S. This controller solves both issues but it is expensive.

They should start by making streaming available in more regions.

@EvilSilentFrame To be fair SEGA ips are not as dormant as it may seem. In the last years we had new Streets of Rage, Panzer Dragoon, House of the Dead, Virtua Fighter and more. Still, I would love to have as much SEGA as possible! Where is Outrun, Daytona, Phantasy Star etc.?

@rpawlos15133 They tried recently with Panzer Dragoon and the Remake was not well received. As for Nights the Saturn game was remade and was well received. It is available in Steam and Xbox via BC.

I only have a Series S and I am not familiar with the backstory but I have played and enjoyed some older games via BC like Peace Walker, Sega Arcade games, the FF13 trilogy and more. On the Series S you can also play new games. So, isn't the current gen by default the best?

I really love my Steam Deck and many games that are listed as not compatible actually work. That said performance on those can be hit or miss. Atelier Ryza 3 plays bad whatever you do.

That said I have tried Windows 11 in the Deck and the experience is not good. There are issues with outdated drivers etc. Regardless of what they say Windows 11 support is not a priority, but I personally don't mind that much, I enjoy my Steam Deck.

Clearly Square and MS will have Unpresented Relationship from no on! Sorry for the cliche joke but I don't see this going anywhere. To be honest PS5 is a good console but before FF16 I could play all games in my launch model PS4. FF is my favourite series of all time and I know that I need a Playstation (or a PC and a bit of patience) to play the games.

Peace Walker needs some rebalancing to better accumulate that most will play alone and not in 4 player co-op. I only see one more collection to be honest: 4, Peace Walker and 5 Ground Zeros and 5 Phantom Pain with Ghost Bable being the extra game. So, I think we will only have a vol.2 which is fine to be honest.

As much I would like Portable Ops and Acid 1,2 I don't think they will create a PSP emulator for just those and they surely can't license Sony's without making the games exclusive. Also, same think with Twin Snakes.

@JetmanUK This happened to me with Edge, VLC and OneDrive apps, many times to be honest

To be honest if you are a hardcore Final Fantasy fan you probably have a PS4/5 or a PC/Steam Deck etc. FF16 is currently the only true PS5 exclusive !! (or will be until 2024, Spiderman 2 will take its place)