# 4 drawbacks you should know before buying an Xbox Series X

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/4-drawbacks-you-should-know-before-buying-an-xbox-series-x/
- Published: 2026-10-27T12:45:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T13:04:49+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2295682/drawbacks-you-should-know-before-buying-xbox-series-x/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming, TV

## Key points

- Series X prices have risen sharply since launch.
- Game Pass Ultimate now costs $22.99 monthly.
- A PS5 Pro or gaming PC may offer better value.

## Summary

The Xbox Series X can still deliver a strong gaming experience, but the article argues that its value has weakened six years after launch. Higher console prices, rising Game Pass costs and the availability of current Xbox games on PC make buying one harder to justify.

The article says Series X prices now average $725 to $900, compared with its original $499 launch price in November 2020; a disc-based 1TB model typically costs about $799. Game Pass Ultimate, which cost $14.99 a month when it launched in 2019, is now $22.99 after briefly rising to $29.99, and includes 15 hours of cloud streaming each month. The article also points to the more powerful PS5 Pro and the option of playing many Xbox games on PC.

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