Xbox Series X Special Edition Pricing Confirms 2026 Is a Bad Year for Gamers
The Microsoft Xbox Special Edition console price has leaked, revealing an unpleasantly high price.
Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Series X Special Edition, a translucent green model set to celebrate the console's 25th anniversary, may be priced at an astonishing $900. This rumor, reported by French site Dealabs, suggests the special edition could be nearly double the current price of the standard Xbox Series X, which is currently around $800 after multiple price hikes.
If true, this would make the special edition $100 more expensive than the standard PlayStation 5 Pro and the same price as the new PlayStation 5 Pro, according to CNET's David Lumb.
While Microsoft has not yet confirmed or denied these pricing rumors, the price increase would be particularly jarring given the console's launch price of $500. In comparison, the original Xbox launched in 2001 for $300, making the rumored price hike an unprecedented 200% increase in under a decade. This trend of rising prices is not unique to Microsoft; Sony and Nintendo have also raised their console prices.
The gaming industry is currently grappling with rising component prices due to RAM shortages, tariffs, and logistical issues.
Despite the premium price tag, the Xbox Series X Special Edition could still see strong sales driven by nostalgia. However, the high price may deter some gamers, making the console a luxury item rather than a mainstream hobby. As the industry continues to navigate these challenges, gamers may have to choose between paying higher prices for new hardware or sticking with older models.
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