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ROG Xbox Ally X Sees Regional Price Hikes, With AU$200 Increase Confirmed in Australia

ASUS cites sustained increases in critical component costs linked to a global memory and storage crunch.

Overview

  • Australian pricing for the ROG Xbox Ally X has risen from AU$1,599 to AU$1,799, with the new figure reflected at retailers including JB Hi‑Fi and ASUS’s own store.
  • In Japan, multiple reports point to a ¥30,000 jump from ¥139,800 to ¥169,800, though Microsoft’s page still shows the earlier price.
  • ASUS told media the adjustments follow significant, sustained rises in the cost of key parts such as CPUs and GPUs driven by global demand and manufacturing expenses.
  • The Ally X launched in late 2025 at $999 in the US as a high-end handheld with 24GB LPDDR5X and a 1TB SSD, as the broader market grapples with tighter supplies of memory and storage.
  • Contrasting the premium model’s increases, the standard ROG Xbox Ally is currently discounted to about $489.99 in the US, with coverage also noting Steam Deck stock shortages.