First Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S price hikes revealed (Japan)

Posted 3rd Feb 2023
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'After last year’s PS5 price hike, Microsoft has announced its own increase. Though, so far it is only affecting one region. Xbox Series X and Series S prices are set to rise in Japan on February 17.

A price hike of 5,000 yen across both Microsoft consoles is set to come into effect next month. That’s the equivalent of $38.33 / £31.14 / AU$ 54.84. This will raise the suggested retail price of the Xbox Series X from 54,978 yen to 59,978 yen, while the Xbox Series S will rise from 32,278 yen to 37,978 yen – now costing $459.67 / £373.02 / AU$656.82 and $291.10 / £236.20 / AU$415.90, respectively. '
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  1. thepostie's avatar
    Can't see it happening here. It would be ridiculous to see a £30 increase. Consoles always come down in price especially since they've been out for 2 years. They will more than likely release a newer version with a slight upgrade instead.
    p1001's avatar
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    Explain that to Sony who did exactly that... £30 increase happened on the PS5 not too long ago
  2. Azwipe's avatar
    I don't think MS can afford to be raising prices, they are getting crushed by Sony this gen.
    EmeraldGreen's avatar
    You couldn't be more wrong.

    Microsoft says Xbox monthly active users hit a record 120 million videogameschronicle.com/new…on/
    COMPANY ALSO REPORTS “NEW HIGHS FOR GAME PASS SUBSCRIPTIONS” DURING ITS SECOND QUARTER
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