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New Xbox Series X sparks outrage with $600 price tag
Microsoft has released a new Galaxy Black edition of the Xbox Series X with 2TB SSD storage and a black paint job, priced at $599.99, but fans are not impressed due to the high price and lack of additional features.
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Hold onto your controllers, folks—Microsoft has just released new details for its upcoming Galaxy Black edition of the Xbox Series X, and judging from the rumblings online, gamers are not happy.
Slated for a holiday release, this shiny new console comes packed with a 2TB SSD, doubling the storage of the original Series X. But here’s the kicker: it’s priced at a whopping $599.99. Yup, six hundred smackeroos.
Why the hefty price tag, you ask? Microsoft says it’s all about the extra terabyte of storage and a snazzy galactic black paint job. But fans aren’t buying it – literally.
When you can snag a 1TB expansion card on sale for around $130, the $600 price point for the Galaxy Black edition feels like a slap in the face.
The Internet Reacts: Spoiler Alert – They’re Not Happy
Predictably, the Xbox community has erupted. Social media and forums are ablaze with frustration and confusion. One Reddit user summed it perfectly: “Bruh, I bought a Series X for $350 last holiday. Now they want $600 for an extra TB and a paint job?” Ouch.
Meanwhile, another pointed out that the price hike makes even less sense when considering the various storage options already on the market.
And it’s not just the price that’s irking fans. Questions are swirling about Microsoft’s strategy. With console sales reportedly lagging, many are scratching their heads over how an even more expensive model will turn things around.
“I’m not understanding this move. Xbox is reporting poor console sales, how do they see this helping?” one perplexed fan asked. It’s a valid question.
Microsoft’s Game Plan: Is It a Win?
So, what’s the deal with Microsoft’s latest gambit? The company seems to be betting that the allure of more storage and a sleek new look will be enough to woo gamers. But so far, the response has been less than enthusiastic.
Forbes notes that the Galaxy Black edition includes a disc drive, which might explain part of the price hike. But is it enough to justify the cost? We’re not so sure.
As we barrel toward the holiday season, all eyes will be on Microsoft to see if this bold move pays off. Will gamers flock to grab the Galaxy Black edition or give it a hard pass?
The general consensus and my view are clear: $600 for an Xbox is a hard pass.
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