Five of the most expensive console debuts ever

Forking over $500 for a new Xbox may seem like a lot, but the latest generation of consoles has nothing on these overpriced offerings.

Think $600 is too much for a new console? You may want to think again...

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Sticker shock is a common side-effect of newly released gaming consoles, and while some offerings are truly eye-watering, we guarantee that these ones pushed the envelope farther than most people's wallets were willing to bend.

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