The new Xbox is not an Xbox

The article discusses Microsoft's vision for the future of gaming, where the concept of an "Xbox" may extend beyond traditional game consoles. The author questions whether devices that are not Xbox consoles should be able to play Xbox games, and whether these alternative Xbox devices will be any good. The article focuses on the author's experience with two new devices, the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, which are not traditional Xbox consoles but are instead Windows-powered devices that can run Xbox games. The author raises concerns about whether this expansion of the Xbox brand to non-console devices is a good idea, and whether it will ultimately benefit the gaming experience. The article suggests that Microsoft's vision for the future of gaming is to have the Xbox brand present across a wide range of devices, from TVs and computers to phones and tablets. This raises questions about the future of traditional game consoles and the overall direction of the gaming industry.