Xbox Handheld Price Leak: Are They Charging Us What?!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Leaked info suggests the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds might be pricier than we hoped, with pre-orders possibly starting August 20th. Time to start saving those pennies, folks!
Right, so it looks like the beans have been spilled a bit early. According to a leak over at Game Rant, we might know the pre-order date *and* prices for the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handhelds. And fair dinkum, the price tags might make your eyes water.
The rumour mill is churning, and the leak suggests pre-orders will kick off on August 20th – conveniently timed with Gamescom, eh? We've known for a while that Xbox was partnering with Asus on these, but the juicy details have been scarcer than hen's teeth. Xbox showed off the designs back at the Xbox Games Showcase in June, but kept quiet on the specifics.
Now, the part that might make you clutch your wallet: Dealabs (via Game Rant) is claiming the ROG Xbox Ally will set you back €599, while the beefier ROG Xbox Ally X will demand a hefty €899. Now, converting that directly to USD gives us roughly $690 and $980, respectively. But what does that *actually* mean for US pricing? That's the million-dollar question, innit? (Well, more like the hundred-dollar question, but you get my drift.)
Could they round it up to $700 and $1,000? Maybe. Or, perhaps they'll surprise us and go for $600 and $900. Or, you know, chuck a curveball and land *somewhere* completely out of left field. Whatever the case, fingers crossed we get some official confirmation at Gamescom. Gotta know how much to save up, right?
Speaking of Gamescom, it feels like they're teasing us with breadcrumbs, and we're all waiting for the bakery to open. While we now possibly know when the pre-orders will start, the actual launch date is still shrouded in mystery. Rumours have been swirling about an October release, but that’s still very much unconfirmed. If they’re planning on launching pre-orders at Gamescom, it's safe to reckon we'll get a release date announcement alongside the price reveal.
Of course, all this comes amid rumours of a *PlayStation* handheld too. If that's true, it'll be fascinating to see how the two compare on price and specs. The handheld gaming market is looking lively! Who’d have thought it, eh? Seems like there's still a huge demand for dedicated handhelds, despite what some folks might have thought.
So, what price would *you* be willing to pay for an Xbox handheld? Personally, if they kept it around the $500 mark, I might be tempted... but nearly a grand? Bloody hell, that's a tough sell. Let us know your thoughts in the comments, mate!
Tags: Xbox, ROG Ally, Handheld Gaming, Gamescom, Price Leak
Original article: Game Rant