US EditionXbox prices hiked worldwide amid tariff uncertainty
- Microsoft announced global price increases for Xbox consoles and games on Thursday, shortly after posting strong Q1 2025 earnings in Redmond, Washington.
- The price hikes follow wider market pressures, rising development costs, and tariff-related uncertainty amid recent U.S. duties on Chinese-made gaming hardware.
- Xbox Series S prices rose from $299.99 to $379.99, and Series X from $499.99 to $599.99 in the U.S., while Microsoft plans some games at $79.99 this holiday season.
- Microsoft acknowledged the price changes are challenging, citing market conditions and rising costs, while Sony and Nintendo also adjusted pricing amidst inflation and supply chain issues.
- These increases indicate broader industry challenges from tariffs and economic disruptions, suggesting that further cost pressures and price adjustments may arise later.
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