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,

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.

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