Information about subsidizing consoles is not surprising. In this world, it’s quite common for console makers to break even and catch up with services and games in the early years after a new generation is released. Interestingly, he found out how much the company should subsidize its console.
Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft’s gaming division, said at the Wall Street Journal Tech Live conference that it brings in between $100 and $200 on every Xbox Series console sold., notes CNBC. The money is then returned from the sale of accessories, games and services.
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Unfortunately, we don’t know how much Microsoft is paying extra for which console. It can be assumed that it will subsidize more the more powerful Xbox Series X, which is currently selling for $500/€, and the Xbox Series S for $300/€.
In the same interview, Spencer warned that they can’t keep prices on consoles, games and subscriptions forever. In other words, next year it may rise in price, as did its rival Sony. She increased the price of PS5 by 50 euros. We wrote more here.
Source :Indian TV
