Microsoft has announced that three new Xbox Series X|S console options are now available for pre-order ahead of their release on October 15, but many customers aren’t happy with their pricing, according to discussions that have surfaced on social media, including those for the Xbox Series X – 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition, a console that has been described by some as being “insane” for having a $599.99 price tag. Some say that anyone who considers buying one should think about getting a PC instead, while others have blamed inflation for what is said to be high pricing.
The new consoles include:
- Xbox Series S – 1TB in Robot White ($349.99)
- Xbox Series X – 1TB Digital Edition in Robot White ($449.99)
- Xbox Series X – 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition ($599.99)
Critics are saying:
- “All that money for no performance increase, insane. Thing is not going to sell well, per usual for Xbox. Sadly.”
- “I’m not understanding this move. Xbox is reporting poor console sales, how do they see this helping?”
- “Anyone thinking about buying this – just save it for a PC. Xbox isn’t even trying anymore. Dogsh*t ‘exclusives’ that they’ll eventually allow Sony to use anyway.”
- “The PS5 Pro is supposed to release this holiday around $600 also. Idk what Microsoft is thinking with this pricing.”
- “What a (redacted) joke. They need to stop copying Apple and start copying Sony. A simple PCIe slot like the PS5 would have not only helped expand easily, it would have been much faster without having to have ugly external plug in cards sticking out.”
- “Phil Spencer is gonna turn this gen and the Xbox brand around any day now bro.”
The new pre-order promo:
Microsoft on availability:
These console options will be available in all current Xbox hardware supported regions and markets including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, and United States with the exception of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, India, Israel, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, and UAE, and console availability will vary by country.