Games & Commerce
Xbox Series X loses appeal as prices rise and PC gap narrows
Microsoft’s Xbox Series X is losing purchase appeal as console prices and Game Pass subscription fees rise and its differentiation from PCs weakens, an analysis said. Prices have climbed from $499 at launch to $725 to $900 depending on storage and model. Game Pass Ultimate rose as high as $29.99 a month before being lowered to $22.99. The report also cited fewer console-only titles and a performance disadvantage versus Sony’s PS5 Pro.