Next-Gen Xbox Console Reportedly Priced Between $800 and $1200
Microsoft’s next-generation xbox console is shaping up to be a “very premium, very high-end curated experience,” according to Xbox president Sarah Bond, possibly blurring the lines between console and PC gaming. The console’s anticipated price point, however, is raising eyebrows among gamers.
Recent reports suggest the new Xbox could cost between $800 and $1200 due to its powerful internal hardware. Industry insider Moore’s Law is Dead claims the console will feature an AMD Magnus APU, combining a CPU and GPU for unprecedented performance. This potential price surge comes after Microsoft recently increased Game Pass subscription prices,leading to cancellations from millions of users.
Bond hinted at similarities between the next-gen console and Xbox’s handheld device, the ROG Xbox Ally, in a recent interview with Mashable. “The next-gen console is going to be a very premium,very high-end curated experience,” she stated. “You’re starting to see some of the thinking we have in this handheld [ROG Xbox ally], but I don’t wont to give it all away.”
The high cost has sparked debate online, with many users questioning the value proposition. One user posted on Instagram, “Games don’t even fully utilise the functionality of the current gen and we’re already expected to update our consoles??” Another commented, “Then what’s the point? You’re better off taking your $1200 and building a PC instead. The whole point of consoles is affordable gaming but if money ain’t an issue you just get a PC.”
Microsoft has not yet confirmed the reported price, and the final cost remains subject to change. Despite concerns, the company appears committed to a high-performance, premium console experience.
