US EditionXbox prices hiked worldwide amid tariff uncertainty
- Starting May 1, 2025, Microsoft has implemented a global price increase for Xbox hardware, including both the Series X and Series S systems, as well as their accompanying gamepads and select video game titles.
- The increase follows previous global price adjustments and industry-wide hikes prompted partly by tariffs on China and rising development costs.
- Console price hikes range from $80 to $100, with the Xbox Series S 512GB rising from $299.99 to $379.99 and Series X from $499.99 to $599.99.
- Microsoft stated that the price adjustments were implemented thoughtfully, taking into account current economic factors and the increasing expenses associated with development, while recognizing the difficulties this poses for consumers.
- These adjustments suggest ongoing industry-wide price increases may continue, reflecting economic pressures and potentially influencing Sony and Nintendo to raise prices further.
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