From PCMAG · Jon Martindale · · 1m 10s
Next-Gen Xbox Price and Timeline
Next-gen Xbox could cost $1,800 and launch in 2028, according to Microsoft's internal estimates.
In brief
Next-gen Xbox could cost $1,800 and launch in 2028, according to Microsoft's internal estimates. Microsoft's next-gen Xbox may launch in 2028 at up to $1,800, making it four times pricier than its predecessor. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Xbox Price Estimate
Fortune reports Microsoft's internal estimates put the next-gen Xbox price between $1,200 and $1,800.
2028 Launch Timeline
The next-gen Xbox might not arrive until 2028, according to Microsoft's internal estimates.
Xbox Leadership Changes
Xbox division has seen major changes, including the appointment of new CEO Asha Sharma and layoffs.
Xbox CEO Promises
Sharma promised to make Xbox a billion-player-a-day platform, up from its current ten million players.
Price Comparison
If launched at $1,800, the next Xbox would cost nearly four times as much as its predecessor at launch.
PlayStation 6 Price
Rumors suggest the PlayStation 6 will be cheaper than the Xbox at launch, despite being estimated north of $1,000.
Handheld Option
Sharma expects a next-generation Xbox handheld to be more affordable for the holiday 2027 season.
The bottom line
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox may launch in 2028 at up to $1,800, making it four times pricier than its predecessor.
