Building a PC to Match Xbox Series X Remains Costly

Building a PC capable of matching the $799.99 Xbox Series X remains significantly more expensive than purchasing the console, with new parts costing approximately $1,200 including Windows. While the price gap has narrowed since 2020, even a budget build using used components costs roughly $730.

Microsoft recently increased console prices due to rising memory and storage costs, which have surged over 2.5 times since early 2023. Although modern entry-level GPUs like the Intel Arc B580 and RX 7600 offer performance comparable to the console's internal hardware, the total expenditure for a new PC build continues to exceed the cost of the hardware.

Editor's note: Clear and accurate reporting on the cost comparison between console and PC building as provided in the source.