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Back to feedFortune report says Microsoft’s next Xbox could cost $1,200 to $1,800 in 2028, raising launch viability doubts
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EDITOR BRIEF
Fortune reports that Microsoft insiders project the next Xbox could cost $1,200 to $1,800 when it arrives in 2028. The Verge argues that pricing would make the console difficult to sell, citing former Microsoft executive Mike Ybarra saying he would not release it at that price and noting Microsoft has acknowledged price sensitivity.
COMMENTARY
If the reported range is accurate, Xbox developers and partners should plan for a smaller high-end hardware audience unless Microsoft changes pricing or positioning. The trade-off is that premium hardware could justify stronger specs, but the article leaves unanswered whether the projection reflects a final retail strategy, an internal estimate, or a scenario that may change before 2028.
