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Rumour: Microsoft & ASUS Wanted To 'Further Subsidise' The Price Of The ROG Xbox Ally
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Microsoft and ASUS Aimed to Further Subsidise ROG Xbox Ally Pricing Before Launch

Microsoft Increased Xbox Series X and S Prices in the US This Month

Microsoft raised the prices of the Xbox Series X and S in October 2025, impacting the ROG Xbox Ally's launch pricing, which remains at €599.99 and €899.99; despite plans to subsidize costs, market challenges hindered these efforts.

  • Microsoft raised Xbox Series X and S prices in October 2025.
  • ROG Xbox Ally price was expected to decrease.
  • European prices leaked as €599.99 and €899.99.
  • Prices remained unchanged since June 2025 leak.
  • Tom Henderson confirmed the pricing situation.
  • ROG Xbox Ally launches on October 16, 2025.

Microsoft has increased the price of the Xbox Series X and S in the US this month, leading to speculation that the ROG Xbox Ally would also see a price increase ahead of its launch.

Fast Answer: Microsoft and ASUS aimed to lower the ROG Xbox Ally price.

A rumor from the Xbox Era podcast, confirmed by Tom Henderson at Insider Gaming, indicates that Microsoft and ASUS intended to “further subsidise” the price of the ROG Xbox Ally, but this plan did not materialize.

The initial European prices leaked in June remain unchanged at €599.99 and €899.99. Henderson noted that industry insiders were aware of this situation at the time.

“Everything here should be taken with a pinch of salt as always, but Microsoft wanted to make these devices as cheap as possible.”

— Tom Henderson

Despite the challenges in the current market, the ROG Xbox Ally is set to launch on October 16th, and expectations are high regarding its value.

Fraser is the News Editor at Pure Xbox, where he spends his time reporting on the biggest stories in the world of Xbox and beyond.

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