Mike Ybarra

“I wouldn’t release it at all,”

Mike Ybarra · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-22

The former Microsoft executive reacted to reports that the next Xbox could cost between $1,200 and $1,800.

“Stick with PS5 Pro/Series X until prices normalize. The capabilities of those boxes are both fine for 99% of the audience. No one is screaming ‘I need a more powerful console’ right now,”

Mike Ybarra · said 2026-10-20 · reported 2026-10-22

Ybarra tweeted on October 20th that players should stick with PS5 Pro or Series X until prices normalize.