Xbox Series X is currently being sold on Flipkart at an introductory price. The online storefront is offering a 10 percent discount on Microsoft’s new generation flagship console, which recently saw a price increase to Rs. 55,990. The 4K Blu-ray equipped system is now available for Rs. 49,990, as part of the store-wide Big Bachat Dhamaal Sale, which runs through January 8th. Of course, with certain credit cards – Bank of Baroda, IDFC FIRST and Yes Bank – you can take advantage of an additional 10 percent discount or opt for smaller priced blanks on other products you order from Flipkart.
Microsoft India raised the prices for the Xbox Series X back in November, which marked the second price increase for the console in four months. Earlier this month even those with lower specs Xbox Series Swas reported to receive a price increase, likely due to the weakening strength of the Indian Rupee (INR) against the US Dollar (USD). the Series S will soon cost Rs. 39,990, an increase of over 5 per cent compared to the previously hiked Rs. 37,990 price tag in August 2022. For what it’s worth, the Xbox Series S is also on offer flip karts Big Bachat Dhamaal Sale, at Rs. 32,990. Note that this version is digital only and comes with an internal 512GB SSD.
Some Xbox Accessories will also be available for sale, starting with the Robot White variant of the Xbox wireless controller, which is enjoying a 13 per cent discount and is selling at Rs. 5.199. Meanwhile, the Carbon Black Edition is offered for Rs. 5,390. The super bright Electric Volt / Fluorescent Green wireless controller sells for just Rs. 5,890 – a 10 per cent discount from Rs. Price increased from 6,590 in November.
Unfortunately on PlayStation site you can only get controllers for the time being as the PS5 sells out immediately – similar to flash sales. It was a struggle to get hold of one COVID-19 Pandemic that led to global chip shortages and inventory struggles. On Flipkart, the color options — pink, red, and ice blue — are the PS5 DualSense Controller are all equally marked for a 9 per cent discount and cost Rs. 5,799. The standard white variant is listed for Rs. 5,299.
In Novemberalso Sony increased the price of its PS5 console in India with the standalone Digital edition now costs Rs. 44,990 while the 4K Blu-ray equipped System costs Rs. 54,900. That is a cost increase of 10 and 12.5 per cent compared to the introductory price of Rs. 39,900 and Rs. 49,900 respectively.
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