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Traditionally, consoles have reduced their price over time. From the original Xbox to Xbox One, they all lowered their cost progressively after a few years in the market. However, the current generation has broken that trend: Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are today more expensive than in its launch.
A historical comparison reveals that, after 4 and a half years in the market, both SERIES X AS SERIES S have uploaded their official price. Something never seen so far in the Xbox brand.
Price evolution in Xbox consoles
| Console | Launch price | 4.5 years later |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox original | $299 | $149 |
| Xbox 360 | $299 | $199 |
| Xbox One | $499 | $199 |
| Xbox Series X | $499 | $599 |
| Xbox Series S | $299 | $379 |
Price increase responds to Factors such as inflation, increased component cost and tariffs applied in the US.which have directly affected the distribution chain. Microsoft has recently announced a global adjustment in consoles, games and accessories prices.
Unlike previous generations, where cheaper over time encouraged new purchases, users now face a very different scenario, where The hardware is revalued over time instead of depreciating.
