Microsoft has set the prices for its new Xbox Ally handheld gaming consoles, revealing the premium version will run customers nearly $1,000.<\/p>\n
Made in partnership with Taiwanese computer and electronics manufacturer Asus, the ROG Xbox Ally has been priced at $599.99 in the U.S. The ROG Xbox Ally X, an upgraded edition of the console, will cost $1,000.<\/p>\n
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The Ally X will be a Best Buy exclusive, when it comes to third-party retailers outside of the Microsoft and Asus stores, while the regular Ally will also be available for purchase at Amazon, Ant Online and Walmart.<\/p>\n
The devices will be released Oct. 16. Pre-orders opened for the Ally and Ally X Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, just as the pricing announcement was made by Microsoft and Asus.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Microsoft and Asus have announced a U.S. specific promotion that will allow customers who pre-order through the Asus Shop to be automatically entered into a sweepstake for an opportunity to win a bundle that includes the following, with 10 winners being selected:<\/p>\n
1x ROG Strix Arion (external SSD enclosure SSD not included)<\/p>\n
1x ROG Raikiri controller<\/p>\n
1x set of ROG Cetra Wireless earbuds (Black)<\/p>\n
1x ROG Bulwark (T.V. dock\/USB-Hub)<\/p>\n
1x ROG Xbox Ally 2-in-1 premium case<\/p>\n
Xbox and Asus also disclosed the suggested retail prices for the Ally and Ally X in international regions, as outlined below.<\/p>\n
Europe: 599\u20ac for non X and 899\u20ac for the X<\/p>\n
UK: 499 British pounds for non X, 799 British pounds X<\/p>\n
Australia: 1599 AUD for non X, 799 AUD for X<\/p>\n
Canada: $799 CAD for non X, $1299 CAD for X<\/p>\n
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