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Microsoft Distances Itself from ROG Xbox Ally Pricing Strategy, Points to Asus

Microsoft is deflecting criticism over the ROG Xbox Ally’s premium pricing, with Xbox president Sarah Bond stating Asus sets the prices based on their market research. The handheld starts at $600, significantly more than Microsoft’s consoles and the popular $400 Steam Deck. Competing devices like Lenovo’s Legion Go face similar pricing challenges in the growing handheld PC market.

Microsoft Shifts Pricing Responsibility to Asus

Microsoft has distanced itself from criticism surrounding the ROG Xbox Ally’s premium pricing, with Xbox president Sarah Bond stating that Asus determines the cost structure for the newly announced handheld device. According to reports from Variety, Bond described the pricing as entirely Asus’s decision during a recent interview, emphasizing that “their hardware” reflects Asus’s own market research into consumer preferences.

by Darren Holt
Gaming

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Finale to Feature More Concise Storytelling, Director Confirms

The development team behind Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is refining the game’s storytelling approach to create a more streamlined experience. According to co-director Naoki Hamaguchi, the team recognizes that contemporary players have numerous gaming options competing for their attention. This awareness is shaping how the trilogy’s conclusion will balance narrative depth with player time constraints.

Trilogy Finale to Address Player Feedback on Pacing

The concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy will feature more concise storytelling in response to player concerns about pacing, according to recent developer comments. Co-director Naoki Hamaguchi acknowledged that while the team believes previous installments were appropriately paced, they’re adjusting their approach for the final entry to better accommodate modern gaming habits.

by Natalie Brooks