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Leak suggests Microsoft's rumored special-edition Xbox Series X could be priced at $900
Leaked details point to a potential November launch for a translucent green console as hardware prices continue to rise across the industry.
The short version
- A reported leak from Dealabs indicates Microsoft may launch a translucent green Xbox Series X special edition priced around $900 on Nov. 27.
- If confirmed, the console would cost $100 more than the standard Xbox Series X, which recently reached $800 following multiple price increases.
- Microsoft has not publicly confirmed the product details or pricing, amidst broader gaming industry price hikes linked to component costs and tariffs.
Key facts
- French site Dealabs reported that a translucent green special-edition Xbox Series X console could carry a €900 price tag and launch on Nov. 27.[CNET]
- Microsoft previously increased prices for its gaming hardware, leaving the standard Xbox Series X with a disc drive at an $800 price point.[CNET]
- Console manufacturers across the industry, including Sony and Nintendo, have implemented recent price hikes on hardware due to factors such as RAM shortages, tariffs, and logistics costs.[CNET]
What remains uncertain
- Microsoft did not immediately comment on the leak, leaving the existence, pricing, and release date of the special-edition console unconfirmed.[CNET]