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The post-pandemic period in which we find ourselves is marked by recession and inflation, increasing operating costs in all chains involved in the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of products.
In the case of video games, this has led to an increase in the price of games (physical and digital) as well as consoles, and although Xbox resisted as long as it could, the change has been inevitable and Microsoft's brand confirmed an increase in another country.
XBOX SERIES X NOW COSTS MORE THAN PLAYSTATION 5 IN JAPAN
According to a report from Gematsu, Xbox Japan confirmed the price increase of the Xbox X Series X|S in Japan, with the Xbox Series X going from $420 USD to $460 USD while the Xbox Series S is going from $250 USD to $290 USD. The price increase in the case of the most powerful model also confirms that the console already costs more than the PlayStation 5 as this system is currently on the Japanese market for $420 USD.
The move is a cause for concern as it comes at a time when PlayStation 5 is experiencing a sudden increase in sales in Japan, so the commercial performance of the Xbox Series S could be compromised, but not that of the Xbox Series S, which remains competitive and has been well received in this market.
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— Xbox Japan (@Xbox_JP) January 2, 2023
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Last year, the price increase of Xbox Series X|S was announced in India, and during an interview before the end of the year, Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, acknowledged that the economic situation prevents Microsoft to maintain the price that its consoles have had since its launch, anticipating that this year its consoles and games will cost more.
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