Even Xbox developer kits are getting a big price hike | The Verge
The current Xbox dev kit is moving from $1,500 to $2,000, a 33 percent jump in price. “The adjustment reflects macroeconomic developments,” says Microsoft in an announcement to Xbox developers, seen by The Verge. “We remain committed to providing high-quality tools and support for your development efforts.” I asked Microsoft to comment on the price rise, but the company didn’t respond in time for publication.
Inca un semn ca Xbox, consola, devine tot mai putin importanta pentru Microsoft.

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Next Xbox won’t be cheap — Sarah Bond teases a “very premium, high-end next-gen console experience” | Windows Central
"The next-gen console is going to be a very premium, very high-end curated experience"
That choice of words stood out. Premium and curated suggest that Xbox may be moving further into high-end territory and away from the affordability angle that defined the Xbox Series S. Bond also said that some of the thinking behind the next generation can already be seen in the Xbox Ally, which hints at deeper integration with Windows, AI features, or a more unified ecosystem approach.

Nothing is confirmed, and it is still early speculation, but her comments suggest we may not see another lower-cost entry system like the Series S. That would be disappointing for players who value console choice and affordability. I own two Series S consoles myself because they are perfect secondary devices around the house, especially at second-hand prices.
Nu au scos cifre oficiale dar intr-o vreme spuneau ca Series S se vindea mai bine ca Series X, deci e clar ca multi oameni prefera varianta mai ieftina.
Odata ce vin cu cea mai scumpa consola de pe piata, majoritatea se vor reorienta spre alternative mai ieftine, deci se vor impusca in picior cu miscarea asta.