Microsoft and Asus have delayed the reveal of the pricing for the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handheld PC.
After confirming the release date of October 16 on its Gamescom stream and social media accounts on Wednesday, one thing that stood out was the lack pricing.
Microsoft says that the delay of an official price is due to “macroeconomic conditions” and the company will announce full details in “the coming weeks”. However, per those on the floor in Cologne, that might not necessarily be the case.
According to Xbox Era’s Jon Clarke, word on the grounds is that “following the leaked prices, ASUS and Microsoft closely monitored reactions.”
Clarke says that the original plan was to reveal the pricing and pre-order details alongside the release date announcement. After the $549.99 and $899.99 prices were leaked, however, those plans seemingly changed.
“Instead, it seems both ASUS and Microsoft are working to further subsidize the handheld devices, in an effort to perhaps improve the pricing in the eyes of consumers,” Clarke says.
Insider Gaming has attempted to get more clarity on the pricing delay for the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. Should a response be received, it will be added to this story.
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