Can you believe it? Microsoft’s hiking up the prices on consoles, controllers, and all that jazz. I mean, the Xbox Series X is now $599.99. Seriously, who makes these decisions? Feels like everywhere you turn, there’s another price hike. And get this, the controllers and headsets are climbing up too. Outrageous, right?
Oh, and first-party games are now setting you back $79.99. Wasn’t it just $10 cheaper? My wallet’s already crying.
Apparently, it’s all about “market conditions” and the tough times in development. They say prices for their gadgets and games will shift worldwide by May 1. The Xbox Series X with 1TB? Now it’s $599.99. Used to be $100 less! What about the top-tier Xbox Series X with 2TB in Galaxy Black? That one’s a whopping $729.99 now. Makes you wonder, huh?
Prices are different depending on where you are, like in Europe or the UK. Somehow it all seems more complex than it should be. Talk about a headache.
And peripherals, oh boy. The basic controller’s priced at $64.99, and headsets are now $119.99. Just imagining the look on gamers’ faces when they find out, kinda hilarious, yet not really.
Game Pass isn’t seeing a bump, which is, you know — maybe a small relief? Think about it, Microsoft bumped up these prices a while back in 2024. Feels like they’re just trying to balance everything out. Or maybe I’m just trying to see a silver lining here? Eh, who knows.
Anyway, Xbox is still pushing the whole “more ways to play” thing. It’s their shtick, I suppose. Keep gaming even if prices are nuts? Wild times, indeed.
