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The next-gen Xbox won’t cost you $1,800. It can’t. Can it?

Fortune dropped a bombshell report on the future of gaming this week. According to the publication's Microsoft insiders, the next Xbox is projected to cost between $1,200 and $1,800 when it arrives in 2028. My first reaction: The next Xbox is dead on arrival. It's DOA. My second thought: Microsoft knows people won't pay that […]

The next-gen Xbox won’t cost you $1,800. It can’t. Can it?

Microsoft's upcoming next-gen Xbox isn't expected to cost a whopping $1,800, according to industry insiders. The projected price range is between $1,200 and $1,800, which might seem steep for consumers. However, Microsoft has a history of subsidizing its consoles, making profits through game sales and subscriptions instead of hardware alone. The company may still resort to subsidies or alternative pricing strategies to ensure affordability and successful adoption of the next Xbox.

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