Not gonna happen. We'll just be playing old shit, indie shit and the occasional AAA title.
We are talking about $1000 prices for next gen consoles, $500 Xbox Series S… Everything could happen… Not looking good.
I'm feeling premium now. Can't wait to play, while all those poor losers complain that they can't play it on PlayStation.
They weren't lying nor joking when they said this. They were foretelling.
From airline prices, concert and sporting events, etc.. etc..
Not for the peasantry, only the the Capital Families.
It's their pro console after all, can't have a peasant pricetag.1TB Series X - Disc edition for $800
Asha has lost her fucking mind.
#sonytoo. they just had a price increase so they're probably safe for six months.
depends if you want money / profit or installbase out of it
Bookmarked.
Yeah they did a $80/$100 bump in May 2025:So I was wrong....
It's not the second price hike, it's the third one in the last 15 months
www.engadget.com
www.engadget.com
Games workshop too. It's perfect time for them.Parker Bros out here like...
What?
I was just thinking about this. People are crazy if they do t think Sony and Nintendo are going to do the same thing.
If they are expecting memory costs to double again in 2027 I'm sure this won't be their last price increase. They have zero leverage for console production qty discounts when they are selling less than maybe 1 million units per year now, versus PS5 at 16 million and Switch 2 at nearly 20 million 1st year.Asha is listening. Asha cares. The higher the price now, the more she can drop them during the holidays. HO HO HO
I like to see all of this as a correction for the industry. We'll enter a golden age of gaming after the current storm.1,000,000% Agree. It's over.
Sony seems to be 6-8 months behind Xbox with the price increases. So I'm assuming they may hike the prices January 2027.
Man gaming is cooked dude. It's over. At least in the form that we've grown up in it. These hardware prices are killing everything!
Of course. Right. There is no other world power invested in an AI race in another part of the world...
In Microsoft's defense they abandoned their core xbox gamers many years ago when they decided to focus on casuals, tv tv tv and AI as the next billion person addressable market.
For sure. I was just joking because we know Asha is always listening. I am glad she has gone silent but if she starts putting out PR bullshit when she thinks this has all blown over I am going to lose respect for her.
I think I spend more time in my Arcade1Up "MAMERoom" now more than playing current-year games. I just got the Mini-PC mod for my Star Wars cab, so I see me and family only spending more time in there.
You know, that will be interesting. "When Gaming Changed."
LIARS like K KeplerL2 told you it won't happen.
Updated XBOX Console Prices - XBOX Wire
Effective August 1, 2026, the price of XBOX consoles will be increasing by US$100 for 512 GB models and US$150 for 1 TB models.news.xbox.com
Effective August 1, 2026, we will be updating prices worldwide. The price of XBOX consoles will increase by US$100 for 512 GB models and US$150 for 1 TB models. We will also be sunsetting our 2 TB model.
Last October, we increased XBOX console price by $20-$70 in the U.S. We hoped another price increase would not be necessary, and we have spent the last several months working with suppliers on options. Unfortunately, console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x and we expect another doubling by the fall of 2027. The entire consumer electronics industry is struggling with the current components crisis, but the effects are particularly hard on consoles. Unlike phones, computers, speakers, and other consumer devices, consoles are typically not sold at a profit, but instead for less than they cost to make.
Today we are also sharing programs to make XBOX consoles more accessible:
XBOX Series S remains the lowest-cost way for console players to enjoy the biggest hits this year, including Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Gears of War: E-Day, Grand Theft Auto VI, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Madden NFL 27.
- Buy Now, Pay Later: We've made it easier for players to use Buy Now, Pay Later options on eligible XBOX hardware purchases through Microsoft Stores, making it possible to break up your payment into predictable short-term, interest-free installments.
- Interest Free Financing: Players purchasing eligible XBOX hardware through Amazon can take advantage of 0% APR financing for up to 12 months, giving players more flexibility with lower monthly payments and more budgeting control.
- Previously Played Consoles: We are working with retail partners on new programs to provide previously played consoles at lower prices. Players who are ready to upgrade or no longer use their console will be able to trade it in with participating retail partners for cash or store credit. Those consoles will then be made available at lower prices for players.
- Certified Refurbished Consoles: XBOX Certified Refurbished Consoles are available at Microsoft Stores for up to US$100 off MSRP.
New Prices would be:
Xbox Series S 512GB: $399 --> $499
'Xbox Series S 1TB: $449 --> $599
Xbox Series X 1TB: $649 --> $800
Xbox Series X 1TB Digital: $599 --> $750
This fool thinks its only Xbox effected lmaooooooo
