Microsoft Announces Xbox Console Price Hike, Xbox Games to Cost $80
a year ago
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- Microsoft announces significant price increases for Xbox consoles, accessories, and games.
- Xbox Series S 512 price rises from $299.99 to $379.99 (27% increase).
- Xbox Series X price jumps from $499.99 to $599.99 (20% increase).
- Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy increases by 21% to $730.
- Standard Xbox controller price goes up from $60 to $65.
- Elite Series 2 controller price rises from $130 to $150.
- First-party Xbox games will cost $80 starting this holiday season.
- Price hikes are more pronounced in the U.S. compared to other regions.
- Microsoft cites market conditions and rising development costs as reasons.
- Gaming is becoming increasingly expensive with similar trends from Sony and Nintendo.