Steam Deck Got More Expensive, Xbox Got More Interesting

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolving Xbox ecosystem and the implications of the Steam Deck price increase on handheld gaming.

Episode #604: Xbox is having another interesting week, but the biggest story may be the bigger picture. Asha Sharma says the team is building a stronger Xbox, and when you look at Game Pass, handhelds, PC, cloud, and the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally, that strategy is starting to feel more connected. We also talk about why the Steam Deck price increase makes the ROG Xbox Ally conversation even more important. If Xbox can deliver strong value in the handheld space, it could become a major part of how people experience the ecosystem going forward. Who are the XoneBros? We are your exclusive Xbox Series X & Game Pass weekly podcast. We are more than just a podcast though, we are a positive gaming and Xbox community. We are a group of friends who love gaming, comics, fantasizing about superpowers, and making lame jokes. We strive to bring you news, informative discussion, and rocking good times on a weekly basis all while discussing the world that is Xbox. We are the brothers you never had and the sisters you always wanted... we are the XoneBros. If you are looking for a positive gaming environment, you are always welcome here…

People in this episode

Host: XoneBros

Topics covered

• Xbox
• Game Pass
• Steam Deck
• ROG Xbox Ally
• handheld gaming
• gaming community

Keywords

• Xbox
• Game Pass
• Steam Deck
• ROG Xbox Ally
• handheld gaming
• gaming community
• Asha Sharma

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Xbox, Game Pass

Products: Steam Deck, ROG Xbox Ally

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