We hate to be the bearers of bad news and all, but according to multiple industry insiders, it's sounding like we won't get a price reveal for the Xbox Series X in July. Nor did we expect one.
In a Twitter poll, noted games industry analyst Daniel Ahmad alluded to Microsoft not revealing a price for the system in July, and The Verge Senior Editor Tom Warren also chimed in by saying the company will show "just games" at its highly-anticipated Xbox Games Showcase event on July 23rd.
Furthermore, industry insider Jeff Grubb also mentioned via VentureBeat that Microsoft is unlikely to share details of the price this month, explaining that it's almost certainly planned alongside the Xbox Lockhart reveal in August.
It looks like this month will just be focused on games, then, but there's a lot to look forward to! Halo Infinite will be a big part of Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase on July 23rd, and the company will also reveal first looks at new gameplay, insights from development teams being optimized for Xbox Series X, and brand-new game announcements.
Do you think the Xbox Series X price will be revealed in August, or is there still a chance for this month? Tell us below.
[source twitter.com, via twitter.com, venturebeat.com]
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So...
According to this poll, 46,4% said "No" and 53,6% said "No".
That's the weirdest kind of poll that I've ever seen.
@ThanosReXXX I'm just surprised it's so close...
@ThanosReXXX I would have voted blue no. It just seems more likely then grey no.
If lockhart is being unveiled in August then it makes sense for Microsoft to announce a price and launch date for both at that event, so I wasn't expecting a price this month. It wouldn't make any sense.
It seems like both Sony and Microsoft are waiting for each other to make the first move on announcing their prices.
The way each have been playing their cards so far I would say Microsoft will be first to do so.
I fully expect to be walking into a store this holiday and the salespeople won't have any idea either how much they sell the next gen consoles for.
@FraserG Well, as they say: "No is No". I suppose the second no is just for emphasis...
@Nomad yes I think Microsoft will go first, but both need to hurry up, the months are rolling on and if these things are due out in October/November then they can't be waiting until September to tell us
I like that they're waiting as long as possible to reveal the price.
Not really a big deal in my opinion though the game of chicken is interesting. Knowing the exact price, while important, isnt really an urgent detail. Realistically anyone whos looking to get one at launch should already have a reasonable estimate of what they need to have saved up, I'd say $600+ minimum.
I actually think Microsoft should take the plunge and announce the price at the event. They're clearly confident about their product, so why not set the price that they think is right? Sure, it gives Sony the opportunity to undercut them, but can they realistically lower their price by that big a margin when both systems are of similar ilk?
Of course, the existence (or rather absence) of Lockhart makes things a little complicated.
Well if Lockhart isn't being revealed until August, this seems like an obvious move.
If Lockhart is a console and not the xCloud units, it makes sense to announce both prices at the same time. However, I hope that Sony announces price first so Microsoft can plan their pricing accordingly.
The price will be revealed one day after purchase. Your bank account will automatically be charged the price of the console.
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