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Xbox Pioneer Calls Hardware 'Dead,' Questions Future Identity

7/1/2025

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Laura Fryer Critiques Xbox

Laura Fryer, a pioneer of the Xbox team, has voiced her concerns over Microsoft's pivot to third-party hardware and multiplatform gaming, declaring Xbox hardware as "dead." She believes this focus on Game Pass undermines console innovation. With fierce competition from Sony, Fryer raises doubts about Xbox's future and its true identity in the gaming landscape.

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Microsoft Launches Xbox VR

Microsoft and Meta have unveiled the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition, a cutting-edge VR headset priced at $399. With Xbox branding and cloud gaming features, it boasts a powerful Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip, 128GB storage, and a stunning 120Hz refresh rate. Hurry, as limited quantities are available at select retailers in the US and UK!

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Laura Fryer Critiques Xbox

Laura Fryer, a pioneer of the Xbox team, has voiced her concerns over Microsoft's pivot to third-party hardware and multiplatform gaming, declaring Xbox hardware as "dead." She believes this focus on Game Pass undermines console innovation. With fierce competition from Sony, Fryer raises doubts about Xbox's future and its true identity in the gaming landscape.

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