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technology22 days ago•1 min saved

Xbox price spike hits Europe, up to €200 more than US

Microsoft raised Xbox prices in Europe and the UK on August 1, with entry-level now €499.99/£429.99, and EU/UK price lists showing large increases across Series S and X models (EU: S 512GB €499.99, S 1TB €599.99, X Digital €749.99, X €799.99; UK: S 512GB £429.99, S 1TB £519.99, X Digital £619.99, X £669.99). The hikes are steeper than the US increases of $100–$150, and Microsoft warned storage/memory costs could rise again; Sony and Nintendo have also announced price hikes. The entry price translates to roughly $575 at current rates.

via Engadget|

#europe #price-increase #series-xs

gadgets4 months ago•17 min saved

Xbox Bets Big on Nostalgia to Rebuild Its Player Base

Under new leadership, Xbox pivots back toward Gen 9 hardware and nostalgia-driven updates, including biweekly Series X/S improvements, a rebranded Xbox label, cheaper Game Pass tiers, and new peripherals aimed at coaxing former players back, signaling a potential return to growth while weighing exclusivity and price against competition.

via Gizmodo|

#gadgets #microsoft-gaming #nostalgia

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Nostalgic Xbox 360 Blades Return as Series X/S Dynamic Background

Microsoft has released a new Xbox 360 Blades dynamic background for Series X/S consoles, bringing back the nostalgic tabbed interface from the 2005 Xbox 360 dashboard. This release coincides with the final wave of price reductions on digital Xbox 360 games before the console's online marketplace closes on July 29, 2024. Users can still redownload previous purchases, but around 220 games will become unavailable for new purchases.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#dynamic-background #microsoft #nostalgia

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Leaked Details: Nocturnal Vapor Xbox Series X/S Controller Release Date"

A new Xbox Series X/S wireless controller, Nocturnal Vapor, has seemingly leaked ahead of an official announcement, with a release date set for April 9 and a price of $69.99. The controller is part of Microsoft’s Vapor series and is expected to feature improved haptic feedback, an accelerometer, and a rechargeable and replaceable battery. Microsoft’s future hardware plans include a mid-generation console refresh and a focus on delivering a significant technical leap in the next generation.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#controller #gaming #leak