Updated XBOX Console Prices
Microsoft has announced a third round of price increases for its Xbox console lineup, accompanied by the discontinuation of the 2TB model.
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The brief
Microsoft is raising the prices of its Xbox Series X and S consoles. This change marks the third increase for the hardware line.
Coverage from Xbox Wire, Kotaku, Insider Gaming, Video Games Chronicle, and IGN emphasizes that the price adjustments range between $100 and $150. Reports also confirm that the 2TB model has been discontinued.
Future updates will clarify the specific availability of the remaining models. Coverage does not yet specify the exact regional rollout schedule for these new price points.
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Quick answers
What is changing with Xbox console pricing?
Prices are increasing for the Xbox Series X and S consoles by $100 to $150.
What is happening to the 2TB Xbox model?
Microsoft has discontinued the 2TB console model.
Is this the first time prices have been raised?
No, this is the third time the company has increased console prices.
Coverage (5)
- Xbox Is Increasing Console Prices For A Third Time Kotaku · 3h ago
- XBOX Announces Another Price Increase for Consoles Insider Gaming · 3h ago
- Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox consoles by $100-$150 Video Games Chronicle · 3h ago
- Microsoft Announces Significant Price Rises for Xbox Series X and S, 2TB Model Discontinued IGN · 3h ago
- Updated XBOX Console Prices XBOX Wire · 3h ago
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