Why is xbox so expensive right now?

Phil Spencer, Microsoft's head of gaming and Xbox, said the increased sticker prices across the video game industry over the past couple years have reflected the increased costs of making games, as well as manufacturing costs for video game consoles themselves.

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2023-03-25 03:07:11

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Are xbox games expensive?
Many new games are $60, but game publishers are starting to increase game prices to $70, as was the case for NBA 2K21. Microsoft said it would start charging $70 for games made by its studios in 2023. That's why there are two prices for new physical games. The right Xbox for you depends on your budget and preferences.
2024-03-21 11:33:15

Is it expensive to use an xbox?
According to Utilita, a PS4 costs 2.41p per hour played, and an Xbox One costs 2.22p - this is because they use 130 and 120 watts respectively when in use. When left on standby, the consoles still use 10 watts, meaning even when not in use they're costing 0.18p per hour.
2024-02-14 04:22:59

Why are xbox downloads so expensive?
When you purchase a game digitally you're paying the publisher (who in turn will pay the developer a share) and the platform. That's about it. As well as this, shops only have a finite amount of space to display their games, whereas the online stores are seemingly infinite in their capacity.
2024-01-18 10:02:05

Is xbox live gold expensive?
$10 per month, or $60 per year
1, saying it reached its limit on bringing games from the older console to its catalog. A subscription for Xbox Live Gold costs $10 per month (with discounts available if you prepay for three, six or 12 months).
2023-09-23 11:01:11

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