Thu, 01 May 2025

Thu, 01 May 2025 Xbox prices hiked worldwide amid tariff uncertainty

The company has pointed to increasing game development costs and "market conditions".

* Microsoft has raised prices for its Xbox consoles due to increasing development costs and "market conditions".
* Price increases vary by country: + UK: Xbox Series S now £299.99 (up from £249.99) + US: Xbox Series X price increase between $100-$130 + Europe: Xbox Series S price increased by €80 + Australia: Xbox Series S price increased by $50
* Microsoft has not explicitly stated that tariffs are behind the price increases, but industry experts suggest they may be a factor.
* The price rises come as the gaming industry faces economic uncertainty due to global trade tensions and tariffs.
* Industry analysts predict that gamers will suffer from higher prices with little hope of them decreasing.
* Historically, console prices tend to decrease after launch, not increase.
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