Xbox Brazil is allegedly recalling loaned consoles from local media outlets that report on the Xbox Series S price hike in the country.
The co-founder of a local media outlet in Brazil, , took to Twitter to share that
The co-founder of the local media outlet, ArielKombo, explained that Xbox Brazil had sent both current-gen consoles to them based on a contract that stated According to him, is not the only local media outlet facing t
Another Twitter user, Nelson Alves Jr., clarified that Xbox Brazil is recalling its consoles
The Series S’s manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) in Brazil has increased by 1000 Brazilian Reais, and is now retailing for 3599R$. This is approximately 726.78 US Dollars based on the current exchange rates. In comparison, the PS5 Digital edition can often be bought at a similar price point. As such, the price hike may lead to a decline in the popularity of Microsoft’s consoles in the region. The move comes after Microsoft had put an end to the availability of physical games in Brazil, raising a question mark over the console maker’s commitment to both its platform and its consumers in the country.