Xbox Price Hikes, GTA 6 at $80 & Switch 2 Momentum | XP 326

Xbox Price Hikes, GTA 6 at $80 & Switch 2 Momentum | XP 326

This week on The Expansion Pass, we're tackling one of the biggest questions facing the gaming industry: is gaming becoming too expensive?

Microsoft has announced significant Xbox console price increases, Grand Theft Auto VI is launching at $80, and Nintendo's Switch 2 continues to post impressive early sales despite rising hardware costs. We discuss what these changes mean for players, whether premium pricing is becoming the new normal, and how publishers are adapting to an increasingly expensive market.

We also share our impressions of Star Fox and 007 First Light, discuss the surprising value proposition of the Steam Machine, examine Bungie's latest layoffs and Marathon's uncertain future, and look at why Nintendo's first-party strategy continues to drive hardware sales.

In this episode:
  • Xbox console price increases explained
  • GTA VI's $80 launch price
  • Switch 2 sales momentum
  • Steam Machine pricing reactions
  • Star Fox review impressions
  • 007 First Light impressions
  • Bungie layoffs & Marathon
  • Nintendo's first-party strategy
  • What we've been playing

If you enjoy thoughtful gaming discussions without the console war noise, subscribe to The Expansion Pass on your favorite podcast platform and join us live each week on YouTube.

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Xbox Backward Compatibility, Gears E-Day & Ghost Recon | XP 332

Xbox Backward Compatibility, Gears E-Day & Ghost Recon | XP 332

Xbox is making major changes to backward compatibility, Achievements, game preservation, and the overall Xbox experience — while Gears of War: E-Day may be shaping up to be something special. This wee...

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Is Gears of War: E-Day a Winner? Xbox's Strategy Shift & PlayStation's Digital Gamble | XP 331

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2 Aug 1h 33min

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28 Jul 49min

God of War Gets a Release Date, Halo Campaign Evolved Reviews & Steam Machine | XP 330

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26 Jul 1h 47min

Is Bethesda Finally Getting It Right? Fallout 5, Switch 2 & Gaming's Next Generation | XP 329

Is Bethesda Finally Getting It Right? Fallout 5, Switch 2 & Gaming's Next Generation | XP 329

Bethesda finally pulled back the curtain on what's next. This week on The Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr and Captain Logun break down Todd Howard's biggest interview in years, including new details on Fall...

19 Jul 1h 31min

Xbox's New Strategy, PlayStation's Physical Future & Black Flag | XP 328

Xbox's New Strategy, PlayStation's Physical Future & Black Flag | XP 328

Xbox is finally revealing what comes after its historic restructuring. Luke and Logan break down Bloomberg's report that Obsidian is shifting toward Fallout, what that means for Xbox's renewed focus o...

12 Jul 2h 10min

PlayStation Ends Physical Games, Xbox's Future & Nintendo's Moves | XP 327

PlayStation Ends Physical Games, Xbox's Future & Nintendo's Moves | XP 327

One announcement dominated the gaming industry this week: PlayStation is ending physical game releases beginning in 2028. Is this the inevitable future of gaming, or should players be worried about ow...

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