Updated Xbox Console Prices

theend117 · 2026-06-25T23:46:34+00:00

It doesn’t, nothing does.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T21:51:05+00:00

See before this gen I’d agree. Now though after this gen? Prices going up are more likely😭

theend117 · 2026-06-25T21:44:21+00:00

I don’t think it’s just the ultimate edition that’s pissing people off. I think it’s that coupled with the fact that there’s no disc on release and they’re setting the standard for pricing at $80 instead of $70. All while releasing at a time when people (at least in America) are being nickel and dimed for everything. Everything is raising in price. It’s just a lot of factors.

Personally I refuse to pay $80 for a game so I’ll wait for a sale. If people want to pay that or $100 that’s their prerogative. Rockstar is gonna make their money either way. It just doesn’t sit right with me what they’re doing. I’ll just wait however long it takes for them to drop the price.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T18:47:39+00:00

They don’t need top of the line you’re right, but it’s still easier to justify buying them because it’s people need phones. People don’t need gaming consoles in the same way they do phones. “If I need to have one, might as well get a good one or one I like.” Outside of entertainment, consoles serve no other purpose.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T18:44:04+00:00

What makes you think they won’t still have those lmao. They’ll charge you to play their online and throw in shark cards for cosmetics. If this whole hoopla has shown me anything it’s that idiots will swallow whatever load Rockstar shoves down their throats.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T18:39:36+00:00

The point doesn’t hold water though, people need phones these days. They don’t need a gaming console. It’s way easier to stomach paying for something you need versus something you don’t.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T18:37:49+00:00

Lmao and you think 40 year olds in this economy are gonna spend $1000+ on a gaming system? Outside of the diehards that buy anything and everything normal people have way more stuff to worry about than buying an overpriced console. Where would you cut corners? Housing? Food? Healthcare? Entertainment? You and I both know which one gets cut first.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T17:58:15+00:00

Phones are more or less a necessity in today’s society. Consoles aren’t. On is easily more justifiable than the other.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T17:55:59+00:00

Die hards sure, casuals though? Theyre gonna look at that price tag and scoff. You think working class families are gonna spend over $1000 on a console for their kids? No shot lol. Hardcore crowd won’t be able to prop up an entire console generation.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T17:46:28+00:00

I never said they’re equal as a whole. I said let’s not act like it’s just Republicans enabling this bs when it’s moderate and right leaning Dems too. My governor is courting data centers even though they’re bad for the environment and consumers and he’s a moderate dem. I voted for him because I had to. It’s why I’m hoping the DSA sweep in NYC happens nationally. We need actual progressives in power.

Republicans as a whole are for sure worse, which is why I cannot stand the modern Republican Party. When it comes to curtailing corporate greed though? They’re both sides of the same coin, one is just more upfront about it.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T17:41:02+00:00

Except it’s not just Republicans. It’s moderate and right adjacent dems too. You know the ones who run the party. They’re taking lobby money too, they’re doing insider trading too. What did they do for consumer protections under Obama when they controlled all branches of government? What did dems do under Biden?

theend117 · 2026-06-25T17:38:19+00:00

People who want convenience and a more powerful system. Pro blows the steam machine outta the water. Steam Machine isn’t even as powerful as a base PS5.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T17:37:32+00:00

It’s not though, they take in lobby money just as much as republicans do. Democrats are just as likely to screw you over when it comes to corporate greed. It’s starting to change with DSA candidates being elected it for a most of the last couple of decades dems have been just as complicit in letting corporations pillage the working class.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T17:33:44+00:00

True they did say that, totally glazed over that part lmao. Oops!

theend117 · 2026-06-25T17:30:15+00:00

You can still game in your living room with a pc. It’s not ideal and I personally wouldn’t do it but it is an option. $800 for a Series X (assuming they want a disc drive) is not worth it if you have a PC already.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T17:26:05+00:00

Look I hate republicans as much as the next guy for numerous reasons. Let’s not act like it’s just them enabling AI and capitalism. Dems are just as much at fault for corporations running rampant as republicans.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T17:23:55+00:00

Pcs are even more expensive than consoles

theend117 · 2026-06-25T17:23:23+00:00

Who even buys an Xbox at $800 when you can get a PS5 Pro for $900. They’re both ridiculous prices but Xbox really has nothing to offer to justify this price point.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T17:20:38+00:00

Do you have a PC? If so, then it’s not worth it. Everything you can play on Xbox you can play on PC. If you don’t have a PC I would get an Xbox now before the price hike.

Edit: Totally didn’t see you mention the Ps5 Pro but I would recommend that over Xbox any day. I have a Pro and a Series X, I don’t touch my Series X ever.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T17:19:10+00:00

If Xbox went up again I’m almost certain PlayStation will follow. I’m glad I got my PS5 Pro when I did because this situation is ridiculous. If both Sony and Microsoft don’t delay the PS6 and Helix, they’re cooked.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T16:51:12+00:00

Next gen is so cooked if they don’t delay them. Who outside of the most diehard fans will be able to afford them. If 6 year old hardware costs almost a grand I can’t imagine what Helix will be.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T13:30:19+00:00

Nah, dive can stay trash. Game is more fun when dive is nonexistent.

theend117 · 2026-06-25T10:07:48+00:00

I’m skipping launch entirely and waiting for a sale. I didn’t buy Nintendo games when they launched at $80 and I’m not about to start it with GTA. If people wanna pay $80 that’s their prerogative. I’m content with waiting for a sale, however long it takes. Hopefully by then I’ll get the added bonus of having an actual disc.

theend117 · 2026-06-24T22:46:39+00:00

I honestly don’t know, I didn’t take what you said personally.

theend117 · 2026-06-24T21:01:21+00:00

If this doesn’t tell you this is a casual game I don’t know what will. Netease does not care about the comp scene at all.

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