Xbox Series X Anniversary Edition Price Leak Points To Costly Upgrade – channelnews

Xbox Series X Anniversary Edition Price Leak Points To Costly Upgrade – channelnews

Microsoft’s upcoming special-edition Xbox Series X could arrive with a hefty price premium, with a new leak suggesting the 25th anniversary console may cost around €900 when it launches later this year. The pricing information comes from French deals site Dealabs, which also claims the limited-edition console will be released on November 27. Microsoft has not confirmed either the price or release date, so both details remain unofficial. At current exchange rates, €900 converts to approximately A$1,550, although a direct currency conversion is unlikely to reflect the eventual Australian retail price if the console is released locally. The new Xbox Series X is designed to celebrate 25 years of the Xbox brand and features a translucent green exterior inspired by Microsoft’s original console. Microsoft provided an early look at the machine during its Xbox showcase around Summer Game Fest in June but stopped short of announcing pricing. Despite the distinctive appearance, the anniversary model is reportedly based on the existing Series X hardware rather than introducing a significant performance upgrade. That could make the potential price difficult to justify for anyone who already owns Microsoft’s current-generation console. The leaked €900 figure would place the anniversary machine substantially above the original Series X launch price and put it into the increasingly expensive premium-console category. Console prices have already been climbing across the industry. Microsoft has increased Xbox hardware pricing several times in overseas markets, while Sony has also pushed up the cost of PlayStation hardware. Nintendo is reportedly preparing another price increase for the Switch 2 in the US from September. The increases come as manufacturers contend with higher component costs, including pressure on memory pricing, alongside tariffs and logistics expenses. Microsoft has also simplified its Xbox hardware range, discontinuing the 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition and leaving 1TB versions among its current Series X options. The 25th anniversary model could nevertheless find an audience among collectors and long-time Xbox fans. Its translucent green finish deliberately references the design language associated with Microsoft’s early years in the console business and gives the machine a considerably different appearance from the standard Series X. Whether that nostalgia is enough to justify a potentially substantial premium remains to be seen, particularly when the special edition is not expected to deliver a corresponding increase in gaming performance. Microsoft has yet to announce Australian availability or pricing for the 25th anniversary Xbox Series X. Until the company provides official details, the reported November 27 release date and €900 price should be treated as unconfirmed.

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