Xbox price increases alienate players and threaten brand viability

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Xbox has significantly increased prices for Game Pass and hardware, making the brand less appealing to gamers. The Xbox Series X now costs $600, a $100 increase since launch, while a 2TB model is priced at $800, $50 more than a comparable PlayStation console. Game Pass subscriptions also saw a substantial price hike. These moves come as Xbox loses console sales and releases its games on competing platforms, raising concerns about the brand's future viability.


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