Earlier this week, rumors began to spread that Microsoft wanted Xbox to pull out of the MENA region, specifically Saudi Arabia. The gossip originated from a Saudi video game journalist who claimed that "Microsoft has officially informed major stores in Saudi Arabia that it will stop selling Xbox devices in Saudi Arabia" Now,

As reports claim Xbox is planning to stop selling consoles in Saudi Arabia, a statement from Microsoft has done little to convince people otherwise.

A new report suggested that Xbox is planning to exit Saudi Arabia leading to widespread speculation about a total exit from the wider Middle East region.