New Xbox prices make gaming less affordable—but here are ways to still jump in

Not long ago, buying an Xbox Series X or S was a straightforward deal. The 512 GB model started around $300 back in 2020. Now today’s same console costs over 30% more, pushing it close to $400. The jump isn’t tiny—$100 for the smaller drive and $150 for the bigger one. Even worse, the 2 TB version,