<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Laura Fryer, a founding member of the original Xbox project, expressed skepticism about the new Asus Ally Xbox handheld, stating there's 'literally no reason to buy' the device.</li><li>Fryer mentioned that she believes 'Xbox hardware is dead' and Microsoft is now heavily focused on Game Pass.</li><li>The Asus Ally Xbox handheld, revealed in June 2025, features AMD Ryzen Z2 hardware and Xbox-style controller grips but was designed by Asus, not Microsoft.</li><li>The device's approach differs from the Valve-produced Steam Deck, which went through a comprehensive development process instead of being a third-party device with Steam branding.</li></ul>

There's "no reason to buy" Xbox handheld, says founding member of Xbox project

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