Microsoft raises prices on Xbox hardware, says “some” holiday games will be $80

Summary

• From today, Microsoft has increased the recommended retail price of Xbox consoles and accessories, citing the “rising cost of development”.
• In the US, the Xbox Series X price is now $599.99fortheversionwithadiscdrive,and$549.99 for the digital version, both increases of $100.
• The cheaper Series S is now $429.99for1TB,and$379.99 for 512MB, both increases of $50.
• Microsoft says pricing for headsets will only change in the US and Canada, perhaps reflecting the Trump administration’s increased tariffs on some imported goods.
• The tech giant has also warned that Xbox Series S and X availability may change over time, depending on the country and retailer.
• Microsoft has also announced that it will be charging $79.99 for some first-party games this Christmas, whilst existing games will not see a price rise.

By Kyle Orland

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