Remember that gorgeous translucent green Xbox Series X revealed during Microsoft’s summer showcase? The one that sparked a wave of nostalgia for the early days of custom consoles? Well, hold onto your hats, because the price tag on this piece of retro-futuristic hardware is about to make you choke.
The “OG Green” Xbox: A Collector’s Item with a Premium Price
According to a new leak, the “OG Green” Xbox Series X will retail for around $900. Yes, you read that right. This puts it a full $100 above the current price of the standard 1TB Xbox Series X with a disc drive. And to add insult to injury, that same price point now matches the rumored cost of the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro! While we’re still speculating about whether this special edition will boast any additional storage, it seems highly unlikely. Essentially, you’re paying close to $1,000 for a machine that performs identically to one that launched for just $500 back in 2020.
While this price hike might not come as a complete surprise, given Microsoft’s recent trend of increasing prices on gaming hardware – a consequence of the broader company and AI hyperscalers investing heavily in a datacenter race that has caused unprecedented shortages of key components like RAM and storage – it definitely puts a damper on the excitement surrounding the X25. This is especially true as gamers are already bracing themselves for what will undoubtedly be a significant investment in Microsoft’s next-generation console, codenamed “Project Helix,” expected to arrive sometime between 2027 and 2028.
If you’re looking for an even more authentic piece of gaming history, be prepared to open your wallet even wider. Even the original Halo Edition Xbox is commanding a hefty price on the secondary market. Models in good condition are currently fetching around $750 on eBay. So, if you want that translucent green glow and don’t mind paying a premium for it, the “OG Green” Xbox Series X might just be your ticket to gaming nostalgia – but be prepared to save up!
Source: Kotaku
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