Thoughts on the Xbox handhelds?

[tadp0le]

As far as I know, Microsoft never tried their hand at handheld consoles. I think this could be interesting. I know the other Ally handhelds are insanely expensive though so like... I am wondering if these will be overpriced/super expensive as well. I just don't see them being better than Steam Deck.

Thoughts? 

[Coyote]

I don't know if this will help them or hurt them cause I can't see them being priced for affordability. My friend said gaming is quickly becoming a luxury hobby in that most people can't afford to get the new stuff and have to wait for sales. 

[SaulGoodMan]

According to rumors, it is likely going to be starting at $499 USD. That is for the white one and the black one is going to cost double. 

If these are true... Yikes. I think anything over $300 for the standard model will be a mistake. 

[ZLion]

I think it will end up being over priced and this will put a lot of people off from buying one. I know I would not be paying what is rumoured to be the cost at launch. I am going to have a hard enough time buying games at $80/$90 USD. 

[ChrisCr0ss]

I am interested but only if the price isn't insane. 

Based on what I have heard/read, and what people said here, it is looking like they will be overpriced. Like too costly for me. Maybe when they eventually go on sale I will snag one.

[Anc1entC0re]

I'll probably get one. I was going to switch over to PS5 but decided that it isn't worth buying another console for me just to play a few games that will and have come to PC anyways. And I am not into Nintendo anymore so if I want a handheld, this is the way to go.

[VICKSUN]

I doubt they will be affordable. Gaming is becoming more and more of a luxury hobby. Like it was never "cheap" but I knew tons of people growing up that had consoles. These days, fewer and fewer people do. A lot of people opt for PC gaming because in the long run, it is cheaper.