Fake Xbox prices are over $300. The real price could be $900 — it's over

Have you ever felt like the gaming world is testing your patience? First, you hear whispers that the next Xbox will cost a whopping $899.99. Then you find a fake OG Xbox model (yes, fake) going for over $300. At that point, you just want to grab a controller and jump into the nearest black hole.

Let's break it down. Rumors are circulating that the Xbox Series X25 could launch at $899.99. Nearly $900 for a single console. For context, that's more than a used car (possibly a really old one), and definitely more than most of us want to pay for a box we play games on.

But here's the thing. In a world where fake authentic Xbox models (decorative parts) sell for over $300, does the idea of paying $900 for the real deal feel... almost reasonable? Almost. But it's not. It's really stupid.

Think about it. $300 for a fake console is already a hard sell. For that much, you could buy a real working console or an entire game library. Now we're talking about tripling that for actual hardware? It feels like the industry is testing how much we're willing to overpay.

I get it. Prices go up, tech gets better, inflation is a thing. But $900? That's a whole new tier of "are you kidding me?" It's not just about the money. It's about the message it sends. Gamers are expected to give up more and more. And for what? Slightly better graphics? Ray tracing? Sure, we like that stuff, but there's a limit.

So what's a gamer to do? Maybe we hold onto our current consoles a little longer, or maybe we start looking into retro collections and end up wondering if a fake OG Xbox is actually worth the investment. Spoiler: it's not. But if the rumors are true, we might have to choose between a real next-gen experience and other living expenses.

In the meantime, I'll be over here checking the couch cushions for spare change. If it hits that price, will you pick up the Series X25, or are you in the "no, that's not happening" camp with me? Let's hear your thoughts.