Published 21 hours ago • loading... • Updated 21 hours agoShow Less IconWhy you’re paying $250 more for an Xbox, $300 more for iPads Summary by The West AustralianConsumers are paying $250 more for an Xbox and $300 extra for an iPad as the artificial intelligence-led boom in data centres push up costs for manufacturers of laptops, computers and gaming consoles.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenterRight1Search IconSort IconThe West AustralianLean RightFactualityOwnershipWhy you’re paying $250 more for an Xbox, $300 more for iPadsConsumers are paying $250 more for an Xbox and $300 extra for an iPad as the artificial intelligence-led boom in data centres push up costs for manufacturers of laptops, computers and gaming consoles.21 hours ago·Osborne Park, AustraliaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right1Center0Last Updated21 hours agoBias Distribution100% RightBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Right100% RightR 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe West Australian broke the news in Osborne Park, Australia 21 hours ago on Friday, September 18, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsXbox Plus IconiPad Plus IconArtificial Intelligence Plus IconGaming Plus IconWestern Australia Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsXbox Plus IconiPad Plus IconArtificial Intelligence Plus IconGaming Plus IconWestern Australia Plus IconShow All