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Xbox Series X prices to rise $100-$150 ahead of GTA VI launch

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Microsoft is raising Xbox Series X prices by $100-$150, marking the second increase in a year. The hike comes just before the highly anticipated GTA VI release. A Walmart deal currently offers the console at the old price, but only while stock lasts.

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The price hike underscores ongoing hardware cost pressures, but the timing suggests Microsoft is betting on GTA VI demand to absorb the increase.
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Xbox console prices are about to rise for the second time in a year, just before GTA VI launches — so you really don't want to miss this Xbox Series X deal at Walmart while it lasts →
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