Windows Central Podcast: The path ahead for Xbox with Jez Corden
…studios, console price hikes hitting shelves, and a massive rethink of what the next-gen hardware looks like, we wanted to figure out what’s actually going on with Xbox as a…
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Xbox is a video game console and associated ecosystem developed and marketed by Microsoft.
Beginning August 1, the Xbox Series X Digital will rise to $749 (up from $599) and the Series S to $499 (up from $399) in the United States, with similar jumps across multiple regions. And those are the entry-level models! Xbox Series X (1TB) with optical drive is going up to $799 (from $649), while the Xbox Series S (1TB) increases to $599 (from $449). To put that in perspective, the Xbox Series X (1TB) with optical drive launched at $499, but is going up a total of $300. The company cites rising manufacturing and component costs as the primary driver, noting that the broader hardware market
Xbox Series X|S prices rise August 1 — track the best deals before the jumpIf you're picking up an Xbox Series X or Series S, extra storage becomes essential fast. Constantly deleting games or clearing space for updates interrupts play and makes managing your library a chore. The Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S adds more room instantly with true plug‑and‑play support, giving your console the storage it needs without slowing anything down. Like Xbox consoles, we've seen pricing on these vary a lot, and many times they go out of stock, so give it some serious thought, as we do expect these cards to cost even more later this year. As to why get a stor
Xbox Series X|S prices rise August 1 — track the best deals before the jump…studios, console price hikes hitting shelves, and a massive rethink of what the next-gen hardware looks like, we wanted to figure out what’s actually going on with Xbox as a…
…Hardware prices are skyrocketing, and even Game Pass saw a momentary price increase that has thankfully been mostly reverted. It certainly seemed like XBOX had become synonymous with bad news. Needless to…
…to produce new hardware right now, and current market conditions mean it's ultimately us, the consumers, who end up paying the price. As much as I love Xbox, I don't…
…Many are lucky enough never to need adapted hardware, but for those of us who do, I'd normally recommend XBOX's generously priced efforts in a heartbeat . They're easy to…
…boost Xbox Series X |S sales in the UK. It also highlights a significant 50% drop in PS5 sales during May, though that decline may well reflect the recent hardware price increase…
…retire an aging Xbox One X or Series S. This console generation has been a rocky one, with prices being hiked upward rather than dropping as the hardware ages, so we always…
…free Xbox 25th Anniversary tool puts your lifetime Xbox stats on display 3 I'm shocked at the quality of Acer's new pre-built gaming PC — Clean build, competitive price, and…
…Microsoft is already laying the groundwork for a full-bore return to more sane consumer hardware pricing by signaling a return to Xbox exclusive content. You don't build exclusive content for…
…However, that strategy, marked later by the infamous "Everything is an Xbox" campaign, faced a lot of internal pushback and failed to reverse years of declining hardware revenue. Everything is an Xbox…
…With Valve's hardware now pricing itself out of reach for most budget-conscious gamers, the Xbox ROG Ally has officially become a no-brainer. Before I dive into the whys and…