Microsoft is emailing inactive Xbox Series X|S owners, urging them to trade in their consoles at Best Buy for up to $375 if they have a Series X in good condition (including cables and controller) or up to $200 for a Series S. This campaign, confirmed by Xbox, comes amid significant price hikes that raised the 1 TB model to $799.99 and the 512 GB variant to $499.99. US Xbox hardware sales hit an all-time low through August, and global stock shortages are reported across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and South America as GTA 6's November launch approaches.
While used Series X units now sell for over $500 on eBay, Microsoft presents the program as a convenience-driven opportunity rather than a high-value return for customers.
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