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First-party Xbox games will cost $80 this holiday


Published on 2025-05-01 12:46:32 - Fortune
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  • Microsoft joins Nintendo in price increase. Now all eyes are on Sony.

Microsoft has announced a price increase for its Xbox video games, raising the cost of new titles from $59.99 to $69.99, aligning with similar moves by competitors like Sony and Nintendo. This change, effective from November 2023, affects first-party games such as the upcoming "Forza Motorsport" and "Starfield," but does not impact third-party titles or existing games. The decision reflects rising development costs and a shift in the industry towards higher-priced premium games, although Microsoft will continue to offer a variety of games at different price points, including through its Xbox Game Pass subscription service.

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