Tag: Game Pass
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ROG Xbox Ally X: Redefining handheld gaming in 2025
Overview: The most anticipated collaboration of 2025 The year’s most talked-about gaming device has arrived. The ROG Xbox Ally X (RC73XA) marks a bold collaboration between ASUS’s Republic of Gamers and Microsoft’s XBOX, aiming to redefine what handheld gaming can deliver. With a price of Dh3,499 in the UAE, it positions itself as a premium…
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ROG Xbox Ally X: The Next-Gen Handheld Gaming Breakthrough
Introduction: A New Era in Portable Gaming In a move many fans have awaited since the first whispers of a collaboration between ASUS’s Republic of Gamers and Microsoft’s Xbox, the ROG Xbox Ally X (RC73XA) is here. This handheld is not merely a new gadget; it’s a philosophy shift for portable gaming. With a price…
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ROG Xbox Ally X Review: A Portable PC Gaming Leap That Makes Me Reach for More Games
What is the ROG Xbox Ally X, really? The ROG Xbox Ally X isn’t a traditional handheld Xbox. It’s a portable Windows gaming machine wrapped in Xbox branding, designed to run PC games on the go while offering a familiar Xbox ecosystem. That distinction matters for performance, compatibility, and overall user experience. At its $1,000…
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ROG Xbox Ally X Review: A Portable PC That Feels Like a Console Upgrade
Overview: A Windows handheld that wears Xbox branding The ROG Xbox Ally X positions itself as more than a novelty for Xbox fans. It’s a portable Windows gaming system wrapped in Xbox branding, capable of running PC games from Steam, Epic, and GOG as well as Xbox Game Pass titles. At a steep price of…
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ROG Xbox Ally X: A Portable PC That Makes Me Want to Play More Windows Games
Introduction: The Xbox-branded Windows handheld that isn’t just an Xbox console The ROG Xbox Ally X has spent a lot of its pre-release chatter being labeled as a “portable Xbox.” In truth, it’s a Windows-powered handheld with Xbox branding, designed to run PC games alongside Xbox titles. For players who want a single device to…
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Microsoft defends Xbox Game Pass price increases with added value
Microsoft defends Game Pass price increases with added value Microsoft has announced price increases for several Xbox Game Pass tiers, framing the move as one that adds tangible value for subscribers. The company stresses that it understands price increases are never fun for anyone, and it says the changes come with a broader set of…
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Xbox Game Pass price hike sparks subscriber backlash
What changed with Game Pass pricing? Microsoft has rolled out a sweeping pricing update for Xbox Game Pass, effective across the company’s main subscription tiers. The Game Pass Core tier has been renamed to Essential, while the Standard tier is now labeled Premium. The most impactful change is the price of Game Pass Ultimate, which…
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Microsoft Responds to Xbox Game Pass Price Increases with Expanded Value
Microsoft responds to Xbox Game Pass price increases Microsoft has publicly addressed the backlash surrounding the recent Xbox Game Pass price increases and the accompanying changes to the subscription lineup. Dustin Blackwell, who leads communications for games and platforms at Microsoft, told The Verge that the adjustments are intended to give players more options and…
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Game Pass Price Hike Triggers Mass Sub Cancellations on Xbox
Overview: The Price Hike and a Wave of Cancellations Microsoft’s Game Pass has long been marketed as the premier budget-friendly way to play a rotating library of games, but the latest price increase has sparked a wave of cancellations. Across forums and social media, longtime subscribers report deciding to quit the service, citing a widening…
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Gamers Cancel Xbox Game Pass After Price Hike
The price increase and the backlash Microsoft recently raised the price of Xbox Game Pass in several regions, reigniting debate about the service’s value proposition. Longtime subscribers—some who joined during the early days of Xbox Live—are weighing the monthly cost against a library that rotates and sometimes omits their favorite titles. Social posts quickly reflected…