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Latest Verge article about their review of Asus ROG Ally X (and this is why gamers are preferring Steam Deck) (lemmy.ml)

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[–] GreatAlbatross@feddit.uk 13 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I think this is it. Extra margin they can slap on at the last second.
Prosumers aren't going to care, because if the hardware is still OK, they can just re-install.
But consumers end up buying gear that is hobbled with shiteware.

[–] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 5 points 4 months ago

It's really sad, as it kills the end product for no good reason. Just theoretical pennies.