From Xfire: "Nowadays, most gamers are worried about finding a PlayStation 5 or an Xbox Series X at retail due to the global shortages, but there are plenty of consoles throughout the long history of video games that are - and were - much harder to get. For collectors, these are holy grails and many of the rarest console models can fetch high prices on the aftermarket.
We'll take a look at some of the rarest and most valuable video game consoles, ranging from one-off curios through prototypes to special editions."
Xbox boss Phil Spencer explains that the new ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X is Microsoft's best collaboration between gaming and Windows teams.
Next Level Racing just revealed an officially licensed flight simulation cockpit for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
Tempting... but I have to say I am more of an arcade deluxe cab fan. I loved the ones for Galaxy Force, Thunder Blade and After Burner.
Meet the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. Coming this holiday 2025.
Introducing the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X – two new premium handhelds that combine the power of Xbox with the freedom of Windows 11. This holiday, players can discover another way to play as we combine the power of Xbox with the freedom you expect from Windows 11, created together with ASUS. And this is only the beginning.
•ROG Xbox Ally: powered by the AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A Processor - balancing performance and power consumption to maximize battery life without sacrificing gameplay quality - 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.
•ROG Xbox Ally X: features the AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Extreme processor - allowing us to bring new experiences to life including greater frames-per-second, sharp visuals and increased intelligence - double the storage to have more native games at your fingertips, and 24GB of high-speed RAM and 1TB of SSD storage.
I feel this is just a stop gap until their own dedicated portable, or the release of their next console/PC.
"I feel this is just a stop gap until their own dedicated portable, or the release of their next console/PC."
Indeed.
Xbox, PC and Playstation in the palm of your hand!
I can´t wait!
@ravens52
"... You don't have to wait...They have devices capable of this already..."
I rather play my games with asymmetrical analog sticks and Xbox controller layout, thanks.
Pair ya Xbox controller lol 😉. Jk. Don't get ya panties in a wod. You like it, I love that for you. Enjoy Obscure!
Too thic for me, I'll wait until we have that power on a more handheld console not a transportable one.
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With it's light weight version of windows, ergonomic controls, gaming performance, and open system with multiple store launchers, it may be the best handheld on the market. This device is more pro consumer instead of a handheld that just plays Xbox games.
If my cash wasn't so tight this year I would be looking to pick up one at or around launch and I have no issues recommending it to any gamer as long as it is within their price range.
Pro consumer? Have you seen the rumoured price for it? At that price and using an LCD panel, pro consumer is not the words I'd use to describe it.
So for you if it had an OLED screen but stay in a closed walled off software ecosystem, that would be pro consumer?
This is for the people who want an ergonomic handheld with as much power they could possibly get without compromising the battery life. It also gives you the ability to connect to your own display or an external GPU for those with the budget. What I love about it the most is that you have multiple competing store fronts so you can shop around for the best prices for your games.
Agree to disagree. This would open up a new era of Windows Handheld gaming devices: a cut down version of Windows with no bloatware, with hundreds of gaming clients.
"cut down version of Windows without bloatware"
No such thing exists. Temper your expectations... Windows launching straight into the Xbox app.
It doesn't play all xbox games though. It plays pc games, meaning if you don't have play anywhere titles, you have to buy them again.
Right now that is a small inconvenience as the play anywhere program is not perfect.
You have to consider that it is offering something that no one else is doing for a large number of titles. That small nitpick should not count against this device and we as gamers should support moves like this.
Would you still consider this pro consumer if you learned this is just MS' way of telling you there won't be any more consoles, just PCs?
If it means I won't have to pay any subscription fees for online gaming I would say yes to that.
I remember owning the Sega CDX back then. I also want to smash in the face the asshole who "borrowed it" for his Original Xbox only to never be seen again.
The 20th anniversary PS4 and the 500 million Pro are two on my most wanted list.
The CDX isnt exactly rare, you can find them but it will cost you. Rare should mean hard to find or even one of a kind, expensive is not the same as rare. I had the CDX and I still have a JVC Xeye, now that is also in the same club as the CDX (being $$$ and desirable) but what beats them both is the Pioneer CLD-A100 LaserActive. That is both $$$ and rare, especially a working one.
Even more rare than the PS 20year/500mill is the Taco Bell PS4 that only had about 6k produced, i believe.
Working launch Xbox 360s
The must own console to own is the finger licking good KFC console.