But the ROG Xbox Ally is only one data point for anyone anxious about the emphasis on Xbox Game Pass and the push into third-party publishing; in the span of a few weeks, Microsoft also forecast next-gen plans that included further collaboration with AMD on a PC-like console and a team-up with Meta for an Xbox-themed Quest 3S. As a skeptic of VR’s practical use — not the art of creating games for VR, but the time I would actually dedicate to strapping on the gear and playing in that space — I didn’t jump at the chance to test the Xbox app when it first launched on the Quest 3S. But in a world in which I will occasionally use my Steam Deck to remote play off the Xbox versus kick back on the couch with an embarrassing set of oversized goggles, I have been shocked how many times in the past two weeks I’ve been inclined to do the latter.
Author: Matt Patches
Published at: 2025-07-01 21:24:08
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