Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, headsets, and some games. The price hike for consoles and accessories kicks in today, May 1, and while game prices will stay the same for now, we should expect to see Xbox charging $79.99 for new, first-party games around the holiday season.
Yup. As expected the industry is following Nintendo lead thanks to gamers.
Which…explains the pricing in a nutshell. It’s not based on need, it’s based on disposable income. Games are more like diamonds than they are like bread. And yes, diamond customers are absolutely to blame for diamond prices.
More accurate: Buying a luxury good.
Which…explains the pricing in a nutshell. It’s not based on need, it’s based on disposable income. Games are more like diamonds than they are like bread. And yes, diamond customers are absolutely to blame for diamond prices.