New Xbox Series X price rises 

 in broadside blow to PS5

April 5 2020 , 6:22pm By Jude simeon 

We recently got treated to an hour-long presentation from PS5 lead system architect Mark Cerny, diving into the inner-workings of the console. While it was thorough and comprehensive (although maybe a bit too technical), it was aimed at developers rather than gamers. 

As such, it didn't really address what PlayStation fans wanted to know: namely, how the games are going to look and play, what the console is going to look like and how much it's going to cost. Microsoft, on the other hand, has the answers to all these questions for the Xbox Series X – even though it's been keeping quiet on the last one. 

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Phil Spencer recently spoke to IGN's "Unlocked" podcast regarding the Xbox Series X. But as well as talking about the PS5's specs, Spencer also teased the price of Microsoft's entry:

"You have to set a price target at the beginning for yourselves and then you roll in as you see the competition and you start to do your go-to-market planning.

"I feel good about the price we're going to be able to get to. I feel good about the price and the performance capabilities that we have for Series X. I feel incredibly strong about the overall package.

"We have a plan and we feel very solid about it. I believe we have a plan that can win."

Credit ; t3 .com