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Xbox Series X
Microsoft · Electronics / Gaming
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Microsoft Xbox Series X is 1.8x — it retails for $499 while its raw materials cost approximately $270.
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Retail price
$499
Raw materials
$270
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$343
1.8x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
1.5x
vs all-in cost
54%
materials share of price
Cost figures are estimates derived from public teardown analyses, bill-of-materials reports, and industry rules of thumb — not audited manufacturer costs. Indexes are directional indicators, not statements of fact about any company's margins. Read the methodology and disclaimers.