Microsoft just made the Xbox Series X a luxury item, so now your console costs more than your rent.
Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs
Microsoft has raised the price of the Xbox Series X by £170 in the UK, citing rising memory chip costs. The increase brings the console's price to around £600, making it one of the most expensive mainstream consoles ever. Gamers are not thrilled, and the move is seen as a response to global chip shortages.
Source: Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs — BBC
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