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Xbox prices are a recurring discussion point on WindowsForum.com, where members compare current console costs against historical launch pricing. A recent thread traces the original Xbox's $299 North American debut to today's $499.99 entry point for the cheapest new Xbox sold in the U.S., drawing on a BGR comparison while noting important caveats. The discussion highlights that Series X|S pricing now spans all-digital and disc models, limited editions, and refurbished units, and that most of the increase occurred within the last year rather than gradually over 25 years. Memory costs and inflation are also raised as factors behind recent hikes.
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    Xbox Prices From 2001 to 2026: Series X|S Hikes, Inflation and Memory Costs

    The original Xbox went on sale in North America for $299. Twenty-five years later, the cheapest new Xbox that Microsoft sells in the U.S. costs $499.99. A BGR comparison published this week puts the two prices side by side. The headline point holds up, but the details matter. The Series X|S...