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Games Inbox: Is GTA 6 worth the price tag?

Metro

Metro

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June 26, 2026

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How other outlets are covering this story

Compare narratives across 26 related reports from 26 sources. Real Narrative News aggregates the coverage spectrum so you can see who emphasises what — bias tags reflect the outlet, not the story.

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Center 42%

Right 4%


ComicBook.com

Unknown

· Jun 26, 2026

After GTA 6, We Expect These 5 Upcoming AAA Games to Cost $80

Courtesy of Rockstar Games One of the biggest recent announcements surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6 was its price, with pre-orders going live and revealing that the AAA juggernaut would cost around 80. With its Ultimate Edition adding tons of content for a increased price of 100, AAA gaming is getting more expensive than ever, with some players labeling projects []

Gamesradar

center

· Jun 25, 2026

GTA 6's free pre-order bonus comes with a catch – it's automatically set to charge you a month after redeeming it

GTA 6's free pre-order bonus comes with a catch – it's automatically set to charge you a month after redeeming it

Rock Paper Shotgun

center

· Jun 24, 2026

GTA 6 price confirmed: the standard edition will set you back $80, but on the bright side at least us PC players have plenty of time to save up

Awooga, awooga, GTA 6 price alert! The money number the rest of the industry are seemingly looking to as a guide of how much they might be able to charge for their own games has been revealed. For the standard edition, it's 79.99, which is right in line with what finance types had been pushing for and predicting. Read more

TheGamer

Unknown

· Jun 24, 2026

GTA 6 Will Cost $80, $100 For Ultimate Edition

Rockstar has confirmed ahead of pre-orders that GTA 6 will cost 80.

MobileSyrup

Unknown

· Jun 24, 2026

Rockstar finally reveals how much GTA VI will cost

We finally have the pricing for probably the most hyped game of the year. Rockstar revealed that Grand Theft Auto VI will cost US80 (approximately C113.85) for the standard edition, and US100 (about C142) for the Ultimate Edition. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t shared Canadian pricing yet, but with the U.S. pricing out, we can make a []

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· Jun 26, 2026

Rockstar veteran says there's a good reason why GTA 6 is more expensive than most titles – it's "not an average AAA game"

Rockstar veteran says there's a good reason why GTA 6 is more expensive than most titles – it's "not an average AAA game"

Kotaku

Unknown

· Jun 24, 2026

Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Cost $80 And Have A $100 Ultimate Edition With ‘Premium’ Bonuses At Launch

Take-Two is breaking the existing 70 price barrier for most games

https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aFSperWAifMjMjLcLpsNad.jpg

· Jun 29, 2026

Fans respond to GTA 6 price reveal by pre-ordering the $100 Ultimate Edition for free using Microsoft's weird rewards program: "Thank you Rockstar for all the delays"

Fans respond to GTA 6 price reveal by pre-ordering the $100 Ultimate Edition for free using Microsoft's weird rewards program: "Thank you Rockstar for all the delays"

CarNewsChina.com

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· Jun 21, 2026

Xiaomi’s first full-size SUV: Sky Nomad N90 spotted in China, 500+km EREV with built-in tent

Pricing may begin at 200,000 yuan (29,500 USD), with an official reveal expected in Q4 2026. It will also be Xiaomi's first EREV. The post Xiaomi’s first full-size SUV: Sky Nomad N90 spotted in China, 500+km EREV with built-in tent appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

UPI

center

· Jun 28, 2026

'Toy Story 5' tops North American box office with $70M

'Toy Story 5' tops North American box office with $70M

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 24, 2026

GTA 6 price has finally been confirmed – and it’s got everyone talking

A big update The retail price for the much-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 has finally been confirmed – and it’s got people talking. GTA 6 is a phrase that has come to symbolise many meanings. Whether it’s in reference to something people felt was impossible, something severely delayed or unlikely to happen, or just the []

ZDNet

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· Jun 22, 2026

The newest AirTag just dropped to $24 for Prime Day - and it's a steal

The latest Apple AirTag is finally on sale for Prime Day.

IGN

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· Jun 24, 2026

GTA 6 Price Finally Confirmed, Features a 'Single-Player Experience' at Launch

Rockstar Games has finally announced the price of GTA 6, while confirming it features a “single-player experience” at launch.

iPhone in Canada

Unknown

· Jun 25, 2026

Xbox Prices in Canada Are About to Jump Again. Here’s What to Buy Before August 1.

Microsoft is bumping up Xbox prices again. Starting August 1, 2026, the 512GB models go up by 100 US (about 142 CAD after exchange rates) and the 1TB models go up by 150 US (about 213 CAD after exchange rates). The 2TB model is also getting discontinued entirely. This isn’t the first time this has [] The post Xbox Prices in Canada Are About to Jump Again. Here’s What to Buy Before August 1. first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Wolf's Gaming Blog

center

· Jun 26, 2026

Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Its Consoles Again, While Also Announcing New Ways To Buy Them

Xbox is increasing console prices effective August 1st, with significant hikes for all models. Reasons include rising storage costs and ongoing losses per console. New payment options are introduced to assist consumers.

Mashable

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· Jul 1, 2026

Capture summer moments with this delightful Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 bundle at Amazon — now over $10 off

As of July 1, the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 bundle (mint green and blossom pink) has been discounted to 88.95 at Amazon. That's 16 off its usual price of 105.95.

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· Jun 26, 2026

Xbox is increasing its prices again, and I'm using Prime Day to pick up these games before it happens

Xbox is increasing its prices again, and I'm using Prime Day to pick up these games before it happens

CNET

center

· Jun 25, 2026

Here We Go Again: Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices Amid Memory Shortage

This is the third price hike for Xbox consoles since May of last year.

DualShockers

center

· Jul 3, 2026

Elden Ring's New DLC Comes With Friendly Price Tag

Bandai Namco details the upcoming Tarnished Pack DLC for Elden Ring.

The Next Web

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· Jun 25, 2026

Microsoft raises Xbox console prices for the third time in 13 months, pushing the Series X to $800

Microsoft is raising the price of every Xbox console by 100 to 150, effective August 1. The increases push the Xbox Series X with a disc drive to 800, up 300 from its original 500 launch price in November 2020. It is the third time Microsoft has raised Xbox prices in 13 months. The 512-gigabyte [] This story continues at The Next Web

DNyuz

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· Jun 25, 2026

Microsoft is raising Xbox prices yet again due to the memory shortage — this time by $100-$150

Microsoft announced price hikes for its Xbox Series X on Thursday, effective August 1. Phil Barker/Future Publishing via Getty Images Microsoft is the latest tech giant to raise prices due to the memory shortage; Xbox prices will go up 100-150 on August 1. It said memory and storage prices have increased by “more than 2.5x” []

Variety

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· Jun 25, 2026

Xbox Hikes X and S Consoles Price by More Than $100, Discontinues 2 TB Model

Xbox is hiking the prices of its X and S gaming consoles by more than 100 across models, the Microsoft-owned company announced Thursday. This marks the second time Xbox has raised the prices of its consoles in less than year. The increase comes as the company is undergoing a significant round of layoffs under new []

Ars Technica

Unknown

· Jun 24, 2026

Hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games

GTA6 might be an outlier, though—at least for now.

GameSpot

center

· Jun 25, 2026

Microsoft Is Increasing The Cost Of Xbox Consoles, Again, Starting In August

After hiking the price of Xbox consoles in October 2025, Microsoft is once again increasing the cost of Xbox consoles starting August 1. In a June 25 Xbox Wire post, the company confirmed that the 512 GB model will jump up by 100 while the 1 TB model will go up by 150. This puts the Series S at 500 and the Series X at 800. As a result of the price increase, Microsoft is discontinuing the 2 TB Xbox consoles. This story is developing...

Polygon

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· Jun 29, 2026

Target raises Pokémon card prices for popular new products

Popular products like Ascended Heroes, Chaos Rising, and Perfect Order are more expensive at the retail chain

Africanews

center

· Jun 26, 2026

Gamers gear up for GTA VI despite disappointment over digital-only edition

It’s only been on presale for a day and Grand Theft Auto VI is already predicted to be the highest-selling cultural product of all time. Fans were united in relief that the video game’s latest edition has seen a minimal price hike. But gamers aren’t happy that it doesn’t come with a disc.

Related coverage for "Games Inbox: Is GTA 6 worth the price tag?": ComicBook.com — After GTA 6, We Expect These 5 Upcoming AAA Games to Cost $80. Gamesradar — GTA 6's free pre-order bonus comes with a catch – it's automatically set to charge you a month after redeeming it . Rock Paper Shotgun — GTA 6 price confirmed: the standard edition will set you back $80, but on the bright side at least us PC players have plenty of time to save up. TheGamer — GTA 6 Will Cost $80, $100 For Ultimate Edition. MobileSyrup — Rockstar finally reveals how much GTA VI will cost. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rPsFZZHBK6mZT7G9AXWhv4.png — Rockstar veteran says there's a good reason why GTA 6 is more expensive than most titles – it's "not an average AAA game" . Kotaku — Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Cost $80 And Have A $100 Ultimate Edition With ‘Premium’ Bonuses At Launch. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aFSperWAifMjMjLcLpsNad.jpg — Fans respond to GTA 6 price reveal by pre-ordering the $100 Ultimate Edition for free using Microsoft's weird rewards program: "Thank you Rockstar for all the delays" . CarNewsChina.com — Xiaomi’s first full-size SUV: Sky Nomad N90 spotted in China, 500+km EREV with built-in tent. UPI — 'Toy Story 5' tops North American box office with $70M. JOE.co.uk — GTA 6 price has finally been confirmed – and it’s got everyone talking. ZDNet — The newest AirTag just dropped to $24 for Prime Day - and it's a steal. IGN — GTA 6 Price Finally Confirmed, Features a 'Single-Player Experience' at Launch. iPhone in Canada — Xbox Prices in Canada Are About to Jump Again. Here’s What to Buy Before August 1.. Wolf's Gaming Blog — Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Its Consoles Again, While Also Announcing New Ways To Buy Them. Mashable — Capture summer moments with this delightful Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 bundle at Amazon — now over $10 off. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QPBvCibhbSA2hnTRPtFedG.jpg — Xbox is increasing its prices again, and I'm using Prime Day to pick up these games before it happens . CNET — Here We Go Again: Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices Amid Memory Shortage. DualShockers — Elden Ring's New DLC Comes With Friendly Price Tag. The Next Web — Microsoft raises Xbox console prices for the third time in 13 months, pushing the Series X to $800. DNyuz — Microsoft is raising Xbox prices yet again due to the memory shortage — this time by $100-$150. Variety — Xbox Hikes X and S Consoles Price by More Than $100, Discontinues 2 TB Model. Ars Technica — Hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games. GameSpot — Microsoft Is Increasing The Cost Of Xbox Consoles, Again, Starting In August. Polygon — Target raises Pokémon card prices for popular new products. Africanews — Gamers gear up for GTA VI despite disappointment over digital-only edition

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How other outlets are covering this story

Compare narratives across 26 related reports from 26 sources. Real Narrative News aggregates the coverage spectrum so you can see who emphasises what — bias tags reflect the outlet, not the story.

Coverage bias distribution

26 sources

Left 19%

Center 42%

Right 4%


ComicBook.com

Unknown

· Jun 26, 2026

After GTA 6, We Expect These 5 Upcoming AAA Games to Cost $80

Courtesy of Rockstar Games One of the biggest recent announcements surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6 was its price, with pre-orders going live and revealing that the AAA juggernaut would cost around 80. With its Ultimate Edition adding tons of content for a increased price of 100, AAA gaming is getting more expensive than ever, with some players labeling projects []

Gamesradar

center

· Jun 25, 2026

GTA 6's free pre-order bonus comes with a catch – it's automatically set to charge you a month after redeeming it

GTA 6's free pre-order bonus comes with a catch – it's automatically set to charge you a month after redeeming it

Rock Paper Shotgun

center

· Jun 24, 2026

GTA 6 price confirmed: the standard edition will set you back $80, but on the bright side at least us PC players have plenty of time to save up

Awooga, awooga, GTA 6 price alert! The money number the rest of the industry are seemingly looking to as a guide of how much they might be able to charge for their own games has been revealed. For the standard edition, it's 79.99, which is right in line with what finance types had been pushing for and predicting. Read more

TheGamer

Unknown

· Jun 24, 2026

GTA 6 Will Cost $80, $100 For Ultimate Edition

Rockstar has confirmed ahead of pre-orders that GTA 6 will cost 80.

MobileSyrup

Unknown

· Jun 24, 2026

Rockstar finally reveals how much GTA VI will cost

We finally have the pricing for probably the most hyped game of the year. Rockstar revealed that Grand Theft Auto VI will cost US80 (approximately C113.85) for the standard edition, and US100 (about C142) for the Ultimate Edition. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t shared Canadian pricing yet, but with the U.S. pricing out, we can make a []

https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rPsFZZHBK6mZT7G9AXWhv4.png

· Jun 26, 2026

Rockstar veteran says there's a good reason why GTA 6 is more expensive than most titles – it's "not an average AAA game"

Rockstar veteran says there's a good reason why GTA 6 is more expensive than most titles – it's "not an average AAA game"

Kotaku

Unknown

· Jun 24, 2026

Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Cost $80 And Have A $100 Ultimate Edition With ‘Premium’ Bonuses At Launch

Take-Two is breaking the existing 70 price barrier for most games

https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aFSperWAifMjMjLcLpsNad.jpg

· Jun 29, 2026

Fans respond to GTA 6 price reveal by pre-ordering the $100 Ultimate Edition for free using Microsoft's weird rewards program: "Thank you Rockstar for all the delays"

Fans respond to GTA 6 price reveal by pre-ordering the $100 Ultimate Edition for free using Microsoft's weird rewards program: "Thank you Rockstar for all the delays"

CarNewsChina.com

center

· Jun 21, 2026

Xiaomi’s first full-size SUV: Sky Nomad N90 spotted in China, 500+km EREV with built-in tent

Pricing may begin at 200,000 yuan (29,500 USD), with an official reveal expected in Q4 2026. It will also be Xiaomi's first EREV. The post Xiaomi’s first full-size SUV: Sky Nomad N90 spotted in China, 500+km EREV with built-in tent appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

UPI

center

· Jun 28, 2026

'Toy Story 5' tops North American box office with $70M

'Toy Story 5' tops North American box office with $70M

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 24, 2026

GTA 6 price has finally been confirmed – and it’s got everyone talking

A big update The retail price for the much-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 has finally been confirmed – and it’s got people talking. GTA 6 is a phrase that has come to symbolise many meanings. Whether it’s in reference to something people felt was impossible, something severely delayed or unlikely to happen, or just the []

ZDNet

center

· Jun 22, 2026

The newest AirTag just dropped to $24 for Prime Day - and it's a steal

The latest Apple AirTag is finally on sale for Prime Day.

IGN

center

· Jun 24, 2026

GTA 6 Price Finally Confirmed, Features a 'Single-Player Experience' at Launch

Rockstar Games has finally announced the price of GTA 6, while confirming it features a “single-player experience” at launch.

iPhone in Canada

Unknown

· Jun 25, 2026

Xbox Prices in Canada Are About to Jump Again. Here’s What to Buy Before August 1.

Microsoft is bumping up Xbox prices again. Starting August 1, 2026, the 512GB models go up by 100 US (about 142 CAD after exchange rates) and the 1TB models go up by 150 US (about 213 CAD after exchange rates). The 2TB model is also getting discontinued entirely. This isn’t the first time this has [] The post Xbox Prices in Canada Are About to Jump Again. Here’s What to Buy Before August 1. first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Wolf's Gaming Blog

center

· Jun 26, 2026

Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Its Consoles Again, While Also Announcing New Ways To Buy Them

Xbox is increasing console prices effective August 1st, with significant hikes for all models. Reasons include rising storage costs and ongoing losses per console. New payment options are introduced to assist consumers.

Mashable

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· Jul 1, 2026

Capture summer moments with this delightful Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 bundle at Amazon — now over $10 off

As of July 1, the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 bundle (mint green and blossom pink) has been discounted to 88.95 at Amazon. That's 16 off its usual price of 105.95.

https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QPBvCibhbSA2hnTRPtFedG.jpg

· Jun 26, 2026

Xbox is increasing its prices again, and I'm using Prime Day to pick up these games before it happens

Xbox is increasing its prices again, and I'm using Prime Day to pick up these games before it happens

CNET

center

· Jun 25, 2026

Here We Go Again: Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices Amid Memory Shortage

This is the third price hike for Xbox consoles since May of last year.

DualShockers

center

· Jul 3, 2026

Elden Ring's New DLC Comes With Friendly Price Tag

Bandai Namco details the upcoming Tarnished Pack DLC for Elden Ring.

The Next Web

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· Jun 25, 2026

Microsoft raises Xbox console prices for the third time in 13 months, pushing the Series X to $800

Microsoft is raising the price of every Xbox console by 100 to 150, effective August 1. The increases push the Xbox Series X with a disc drive to 800, up 300 from its original 500 launch price in November 2020. It is the third time Microsoft has raised Xbox prices in 13 months. The 512-gigabyte [] This story continues at The Next Web

DNyuz

lean right

· Jun 25, 2026

Microsoft is raising Xbox prices yet again due to the memory shortage — this time by $100-$150

Microsoft announced price hikes for its Xbox Series X on Thursday, effective August 1. Phil Barker/Future Publishing via Getty Images Microsoft is the latest tech giant to raise prices due to the memory shortage; Xbox prices will go up 100-150 on August 1. It said memory and storage prices have increased by “more than 2.5x” []

Variety

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· Jun 25, 2026

Xbox Hikes X and S Consoles Price by More Than $100, Discontinues 2 TB Model

Xbox is hiking the prices of its X and S gaming consoles by more than 100 across models, the Microsoft-owned company announced Thursday. This marks the second time Xbox has raised the prices of its consoles in less than year. The increase comes as the company is undergoing a significant round of layoffs under new []

Ars Technica

Unknown

· Jun 24, 2026

Hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games

GTA6 might be an outlier, though—at least for now.

GameSpot

center

· Jun 25, 2026

Microsoft Is Increasing The Cost Of Xbox Consoles, Again, Starting In August

After hiking the price of Xbox consoles in October 2025, Microsoft is once again increasing the cost of Xbox consoles starting August 1. In a June 25 Xbox Wire post, the company confirmed that the 512 GB model will jump up by 100 while the 1 TB model will go up by 150. This puts the Series S at 500 and the Series X at 800. As a result of the price increase, Microsoft is discontinuing the 2 TB Xbox consoles. This story is developing...

Polygon

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· Jun 29, 2026

Target raises Pokémon card prices for popular new products

Popular products like Ascended Heroes, Chaos Rising, and Perfect Order are more expensive at the retail chain

Africanews

center

· Jun 26, 2026

Gamers gear up for GTA VI despite disappointment over digital-only edition

It’s only been on presale for a day and Grand Theft Auto VI is already predicted to be the highest-selling cultural product of all time. Fans were united in relief that the video game’s latest edition has seen a minimal price hike. But gamers aren’t happy that it doesn’t come with a disc.

Related coverage for "Games Inbox: Is GTA 6 worth the price tag?": ComicBook.com — After GTA 6, We Expect These 5 Upcoming AAA Games to Cost $80. Gamesradar — GTA 6's free pre-order bonus comes with a catch – it's automatically set to charge you a month after redeeming it . Rock Paper Shotgun — GTA 6 price confirmed: the standard edition will set you back $80, but on the bright side at least us PC players have plenty of time to save up. TheGamer — GTA 6 Will Cost $80, $100 For Ultimate Edition. MobileSyrup — Rockstar finally reveals how much GTA VI will cost. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rPsFZZHBK6mZT7G9AXWhv4.png — Rockstar veteran says there's a good reason why GTA 6 is more expensive than most titles – it's "not an average AAA game" . Kotaku — Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Cost $80 And Have A $100 Ultimate Edition With ‘Premium’ Bonuses At Launch. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aFSperWAifMjMjLcLpsNad.jpg — Fans respond to GTA 6 price reveal by pre-ordering the $100 Ultimate Edition for free using Microsoft's weird rewards program: "Thank you Rockstar for all the delays" . CarNewsChina.com — Xiaomi’s first full-size SUV: Sky Nomad N90 spotted in China, 500+km EREV with built-in tent. UPI — 'Toy Story 5' tops North American box office with $70M. JOE.co.uk — GTA 6 price has finally been confirmed – and it’s got everyone talking. ZDNet — The newest AirTag just dropped to $24 for Prime Day - and it's a steal. IGN — GTA 6 Price Finally Confirmed, Features a 'Single-Player Experience' at Launch. iPhone in Canada — Xbox Prices in Canada Are About to Jump Again. Here’s What to Buy Before August 1.. Wolf's Gaming Blog — Xbox Is Raising The Price Of Its Consoles Again, While Also Announcing New Ways To Buy Them. Mashable — Capture summer moments with this delightful Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 bundle at Amazon — now over $10 off. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QPBvCibhbSA2hnTRPtFedG.jpg — Xbox is increasing its prices again, and I'm using Prime Day to pick up these games before it happens . CNET — Here We Go Again: Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices Amid Memory Shortage. DualShockers — Elden Ring's New DLC Comes With Friendly Price Tag. The Next Web — Microsoft raises Xbox console prices for the third time in 13 months, pushing the Series X to $800. DNyuz — Microsoft is raising Xbox prices yet again due to the memory shortage — this time by $100-$150. Variety — Xbox Hikes X and S Consoles Price by More Than $100, Discontinues 2 TB Model. Ars Technica — Hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games. GameSpot — Microsoft Is Increasing The Cost Of Xbox Consoles, Again, Starting In August. Polygon — Target raises Pokémon card prices for popular new products. Africanews — Gamers gear up for GTA VI despite disappointment over digital-only edition