A new report claims that Xbox expects its next-generation console to cost as much as $1,800 and is currently targeting a 2028 release.
Xbox's Next Console May Reportedly Cost As Much as $1,800, New Handheld Rumored to Launch Next Year Before Helix
Source: IGN
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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- The PS6's memory and storage alone reportedly cost more than $680
- Xbox Reportedly Emailing Users To ‘Trade In Your Console To Best Buy’
- Project Helix Xbox Consoles Could Reportedly Cost Between $1,200 And $1,800 Without Subsidies
- Microsoft reportedly plans Xbox handheld in 2027, next-gen console in 2028
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