Microsoft Increases Xbox Prices Amid Global Tariffs and Rising Development Costs
Microsoft raises Xbox console and accessory prices globally, with games expected to cost $79.99 as tariffs impact the gaming industry.
Overview
Microsoft has announced significant price hikes for Xbox consoles, accessories, and some games, attributing the increases to global tariffs and rising development costs. The Xbox Series X will now retail for $599.99, and the entry-level Series S will increase to $379.99. Prices for some new first-party Xbox games will also rise to $79.99 this holiday season. These adjustments affect markets globally, but the price of existing games will remain unchanged. The company noted that availability may fluctuate by region, reflecting ongoing economic challenges within the gaming industry.
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The Xbox Series S 512 GB now costs $379.99, the Xbox Series S 1TB costs $429.99, the Xbox Series X Digital costs $549.99, and the Xbox Series X costs $599.99.
The price increase for some new first-party Xbox games to $79.99 will take effect starting this holiday season.
The price increases are attributed to global tariffs and rising development costs within the gaming industry.
No, the price increase only applies to new first-party games starting this holiday season; existing games will maintain their current prices.
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