• Xbox price to go up again in India; could now start at Rs 55,990

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    Xbox price to go up again in India; could now start at Rs 55,990
    The prices of Xbox accessories have now risen as well. 

    Digital Desk: Microsoft has raised the price of the Xbox Series X gaming console in India yet again. The next-generation console is now available in India for Rs. 55,990.

    While Microsoft has yet to officially announce the price hike, which would be the third since the console's launch, the news comes from Twitter user Rishi Alwani (@rishialwani), who has predicted price increases in the past. The price is still listed as Rs. 49,999 on the Xbox website.

    The prices of Xbox accessories have now risen as well. The price of the Xbox Series X wireless controller (Robot White) has risen from Rs. 5,690 to Rs. 5,990. The wireless controller with USB C (Black) is now Rs. 5,990 rather than Rs. 5,390.

    The Xbox wireless controller in Shock Blue and Electric Volt will now cost Rs. 6,490 rather than Rs. 5,890. The Mineral Camo edition wireless controller is now Rs. 6,990 rather than Rs. 6,390.

    Meanwhile, the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller is now Rs. 17,990 instead of Rs. 15,990.

    Meanwhile, rumours of a price increase for Sony's PlayStation 5 continue to circulate, though Sony has not confirmed this. Despite remaining in short supply, the disc and digital editions of the console continue to be priced at Rs 49,999 and Rs. 39,999, respectively, on platforms such as Flipkart where you can pre-order the console