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Each Saturday, we compile all of the upcoming Xbox launches at Pure Xbox, typically preparing those on Friday. Therefore, you can imagine my astonishment when I encountered a future Xbox title priced at $500!
The title in question is Golf Up, which for quite some time showed a pre-order amount of £419.99 / $499.99 on the Microsoft Store, eventually garnering attention from several Xbox enthusiasts. Take a look:
Fortunately, Microsoft has resolved the problem, revising the price to a mere £5.79 / $6.99 (just as I was drafting this article), so no need to fret – you won’t owe $500 to enjoy this upcoming indie golf game!
This incident raises the question of why such situations occur. This isn’t unprecedented – Panzer Dragoon Orta once appeared at $2,699.90 in New Zealand, for example. While not a significant issue, it’s certainly odd to encounter these occurrences, and hopefully, no one actually paid that outrageous pre-order charge!
Have you experienced anything comparable on Xbox? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Fraser serves as the News Editor at Pure Xbox, dedicating his time to reporting on significant happenings within Xbox and beyond.