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The article states the Xbox Series X25 is apparently running the same hardware under a new shell and says buyers will be paying for a premium look while getting hardware that performs the same as it did in 2020. It notes this is based on reporting and is not a formal confirmation from Microsoft. Answered

The article says the $900 Series X25 price signals that Microsoft’s next-gen Project Helix would likely command an even higher price given current trends and component-cost pressures. It also notes industry memory and storage shortages and repeated Xbox price increases, which contribute to expectations of higher pricing for Helix and could affect its timing. Related article "Xbox 'Project Helix' launch could be delayed by the ongoing memory crisis" adds that the memory crisis may delay Helix and is preventing Microsoft from locking in specifications and pricing. Answered

The article cites Microsoft raising Xbox hardware prices repeatedly over the past year and a broader industry memory and storage shortage that has pushed component costs up, with datacenter demand for RAM and NAND squeezing supply for consumer hardware like consoles and GPUs. It also notes the X25 commands a premium largely for its limited-edition translucent shell and looks, despite running the same hardware as the standard Series X, meaning buyers pay more for the appearance rather than improved performance. Answered