“ Gaming is for everyone,” as Xbox marketing likes to remind us, and that now includes people on the go. Well, people on the go with a lot of disposable income .

On Thursday, Microsoft finally revealed the official price points for its upcoming handheld devices, ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, releasing on Oct. 16. The base model, the ROG Xbox Ally, will cost $599.99. The more advanced option, ROG Xbox Ally X, will cost $999.99.

There had been a lot of speculation — and some leaks — about the price points. The most recent reports of leaked retailer prices placed the base model at $549.999 and the “X” at $849.99. In other words, Thursday’s news is going to be met with some serious jeers, especially for gamers who hoped to get the top-of-the-line option for $150 less.

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