Nine months after Xbox raised the prices on its Xbox Series X|S consoles, the console maker has revealed that prices are going up again. As of August 1, 2026, all Xbox consoles will see a massive price hike, to where it’s going to be harder to justify purchasing an Xbox, while frustrating its fans. What is going on?
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Welcome
00:01:16 – Xbox price hike breakdown begins
00:01:41 – New console prices detailed
00:02:29 – Series X jumps to $800
00:02:47 – Series S costs more than PS5
00:04:39 – PS5 Pro value comparison
00:05:46 – Context for wider price increases
00:05:51 – Apple devices also getting pricier
00:06:31- Data centers strain component supply
00:07:13 – Consumers absorb corporate costs
00:08:33 – Valve example on memory sourcing
00:09:09 – Why Xbox pricing hurts sales
00:09:45 – GTA 6 buying window matters
00:10:13 – Clarifying Switch 2 performance comments
00:12:26 – PlayStation leads GTA 6 preorders
00:13:12 – Buying advice and final outlook
00:13:49 – Get a Series X now
00:14:48 – More industry price hikes expected
00:15:45 – Critique of warehouse repricing
00:16:25 – Gaming hardware feels too expensive
00:17:26 – Weekend sign-off and farewell
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