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Starfieldwas easily one of the most anticipated video games of the year, and the huge anticipation was not just worth it for the fans, but for the platform it was launched on as well. The impact that the game has had on the gaming industry, even before the release of its early access, has been unmatched. In fact, developer Bethesda’s epic space RPG has helped increase sales for the Xbox Series X by a whopping 1000% on Amazon.
The early access forStarfieldwas launched only a few days ago on September 1, with the full version releasing in just a couple of days on September 6.
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Starfield, the Hero Xbox Deserved and Absolutely Needed
Starfieldcompletely understood the real purpose of console exclusive titles as it ensured that its dedicated platform enjoyed all the benefits that come with game exclusivity. People had been waiting for the video game for so long, that during the weeks leading up to its release, it was all one could see on the internet.
Sure, the ambitious space RPG can also be played on PC, but with Xbox Series X being the only console on which it was released, it proved to be highly advantageous for Microsoft and Xbox.
The huge increase in Xbox Series X sales was initially observed by a user on Twitter/X called, @PeterOvo5. In their post, the user shared a screenshot from Amazon’s “movers and shakers” sales charts, and the recent triumph of the Xbox Series X was quite apparent. In fact, the console jumped extremely high on the chart, crossing over hundreds of spots caused by a 1,056% increase in sales.
The role ofStarfieldin all of this can be seen because this sales boost took place just one week before the RPG’s official launch.
You can check out the original Twitter/X post by @PeterOvo5 below:
#Starfieldcauses Xbox Series X sales to increase by 1,056% on Amazon.pic.twitter.com/xw8ldNOzsp
— PeterOvo (@PeterOvo5)July 19, 2025
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Xbox Series X Goes From #32 to #15 in Just a Matter of Days
As we get closer to the official release date for the full version ofStarfield, the sales for Xbox Series X also keep increasing, and they do not seem to be slowing down anytime soon. At the time that the aforementioned post on Twitter/X was shared, the console was in 32nd place on Amazon’s Best Sellers in Video Games list. So, it is actually quite impressive that while this article gets written, the Xbox Series X has reached all the way up to 15th place on the platform’s top-selling list.
The amazing increase in salesStarfieldhas given Microsoft’s Xbox Series X should be an eye-opener for the company because of how much the console has stumbled throughout the infamous “console wars.” This level of success is enough to suggest Xbox should definitely focus on more exclusive titles in the near future.
When gamers will not be able to play a hyped and anticipated video game on any other console, they will only have one place to go, and Microsoft can ensure that place is the Xbox Series X.
DidStarfieldprove to be the driving force behind you finally getting an Xbox Series X? What do you think of Bethesda’s latest space RPG so far? Let us know in the comments!
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Osama Farooq
Senior Gaming Content Editor / Critic
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Ever since Osama was gifted the glorious PS2 more than two decades back, video games have formed a major part of his life, ranging from spending hours playing through every single Dragon Ball game he could find to witnessing the gaming industry evolve into something extraordinary in modern times. Building his collection of PlayStation consoles throughout the years all the way up until PS5, he prefers single-player experiences like The Last of Us and Persona, while also letting off steam on a daily basis with casual EA Sports FC matches. But the current rise in online multiplayer shooters will never really appeal to his old-school self.
