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Next-gen Xbox console may launch at $1,800 due to component costs · 2 sources tracked

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A recent report suggests that Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, could be priced between $1,200 and $1,800. This significant price increase is attributed to high component costs, including RAM, potentially driven by AI development. The console is reportedly slated for a 2028 holiday season release, with a handheld device possibly launching in 2027. Additionally, Xbox may be considering a shift to an a la carte pricing model for its Game Pass subscription service. AI

IMPACT Potential increases in component costs due to AI development could impact consumer electronics pricing.

RANK_REASON The article discusses potential pricing and release windows for a future hardware product, not a current release or significant industry shift.

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Next-gen Xbox console may launch at $1,800 due to component costs · 2 sources tracked

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Anna Washenko) ·

    The next Xbox might cost $1,800, report says

    Microsoft is targeting a 2028 release for its next-gen Xbox, which could be incredibly expensive, according to details reported in a profile with Xbox's CEO.

  2. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    Microsoft Projects The Next Xbox May Cost $1,200 To $1,800, Says Report

    The next generation of Xbox could cost double or triple the last one, says a new report citing Microsoft's own internal estimates.

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