After Sony increased the price of its PS5 console earlier this year, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer indirectly criticized the decision by implying that price increases should not occur during times when customers are “in more financial difficulty.” Apparently, 2023 will be the point where raising the cost of Xbox games, Series X|S consoles, and/or subscriptions will be the right move. At some point, the price of certain things should be increased.”
When will Xbox console prices go up?
Spencer made it perfectly clear on WSJ Live (Thank you Tom Warren), there will be no price increase during the holiday period.It was important to keep the price” During this time.but he said it was possible Xbox console prices may increase in the future. reveal later:
We’ve kept console prices, game prices, and subscription prices unchanged. I don’t think I can do that forever. I think at some point the price of certain things will have to go up somewhat…
The statement comes just a month after Spencer criticized the price increase, saying: Now, it seems inevitable that we are catching up with rival companies. Nintendo, on the other hand, has no intention of raising the price of its hardware.
