Rumors Surrounding the Price of the Next Xbox

The next Xbox could cost 1000 euros, according to a renowned hardware analyst.

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The rumors about the new generation of consoles Xbox continue to grow, and this time they do so with a warning that may not please everyone. According to the well-known analyst and leaker Kepler_L2, specialized in hardware, the price of the next Microsoft console could reach $1,000 or more. A notable jump if compared to what currently costs an Xbox Series X.

The argument is based on an important change in Microsoft’s strategy: stop selling hardware at a loss. Until now, consoles have been offered below their production cost, relying on recovering profits through games and services. But if the future Xbox adopts a more open model and allows the use of multiple digital stores – as already occurs with devices such as the ROG Xbox Ally – that would reduce software revenue for Microsoft. The direct consequence would be trying to get profits from console sales.

Xbox Next Gen: A $1,000 console?

The prediction of Kepler_L2 presents a scenario that could change the perception of the console market as we know it. Although the current top-of-the-line model, the Xbox Series X of 1 TB, is marketed for $599.99, and its direct rival, the standard PlayStation 5, costs $549.99, the idea that the new Xbox could reach $1,000 would mark a generational leap also in the economic sense.

That price would put the future console in the territory of high-end PC gaming, a move that could redefine what a home console means. In comparison, the expected PlayStation 5 Pro, aimed at enthusiasts, would round $800, according to the latest leaks.

An open console, but with a high cost

One of the key points highlighted by the analyst is the possible multi-store approach of the new system. This would allow, in theory, installing games from other digital stores, in addition to Xbox Store, which represents an unprecedented openness for the home console ecosystem of Microsoft.

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But that openness would also mean losing control over the exclusive sale of games, something that has traditionally been a key source of income for major platforms. Therefore, according to Kepler_L2, Microsoft would be rethinking its margin policy with the console: if it cannot guarantee exclusive software sales, it must cover the costs from the start.

Nothing confirmed, but the debate is already open

• It is worth remembering that there is no official price confirmed by Microsoft. The analysis of Kepler_L2 is based on technical data, cost estimates of components, and recent movements in the sector. However, his history as a reliable source in hardware matters gives him some weight within the community.

The message that this analysis leaves is clear: if the next Xbox seeks to be a powerful, versatile, compatible with multiple stores, and centered on offering new-generation experiences, the price could be in line with those ambitions.