Why did Xbox flip/flop on $80 games? - Pachter Factor Live Episode 40 (Patreon)

In just six weeks Xbox went from announcing The Outer Worlds 2 as its first $80 game to lowering its price to $70. What happened to make the change? Why has Xbox decided to stop selling and renting movies and TV shows?

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