Xbox's Third Price Increase Is the Biggest Yet – Unlocked 747
Summary
Podcast Unlocked hosts Ryan McCaffrey and Miranda Sanchez, joined by Michael Haim, discuss Xbox’s massive console price hikes and studio layoffs, criticizing the leadership’s failure to support acquired teams. They analyze the high cost of the new Steam Machine and predict similarly steep prices for the upcoming Helix console, questioning the value of next-gen hardware amid economic inflation. The episode concludes with details on Grand Theft Auto 6’s $80 base price and $100 Ultimate Edition, noting the lack of physical discs or early access incentives.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Alienware and Quince
Xbox layoffs and leadership failures
Sponsors: Factor and Progressive
Xbox Series S price hike and hardware costs
Valve Steam Deck Helix pricing and market
GTA 6 pre-orders, editions, and file size
Bungie layoffs and Destiny 2's future
Game scoops, Humble Bundle, and Tim Sweeney interview
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