💨 Abstract

An original Xbox team member, Laura Fryer, has criticized Microsoft's apparent shift away from dedicated Xbox hardware. She believes the partnership with Asus for the ROG Xbox Ally and the focus on Xbox Play Anywhere are signs of a gradual exit from the console market. Fryer argues that Microsoft prioritizes Xbox Game Pass and is handing off hardware responsibilities, citing the lack of innovation and exclusive games for the handheld device.

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