5 outlets·6 reports·over 27h
Xbox prices spike another $100 or more
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Microsoft is increasing the price of Xbox consoles. This decision follows rising component costs, which the company’s own actions helped drive up. This marks the third time the company has raised prices for its gaming hardware.
Written from all 5 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Verge·Xbox prices spike another $100 or more
- TechMeme·Microsoft says the price of Xbox consoles will increase on August 1 by $100 for 512GB models and $150 for 1TB models, the third price increase since 2025 (Kenneth Shepard/Kotaku)
- The Next Web·Microsoft raises Xbox console prices for the third time in 13 months, pushing the Series X to $800
- Engadget·Xbox prices are rising again after Microsoft helped drive up component costs
Xbox prices are increasing due to rising component costs. Microsoft's actions contributed to the cost increase. Component costs have gone up.
- TechCrunch·Xbox follows Apple with price increases
Xbox has increased its prices due to rising component costs. The price hike follows a similar move by Apple. Component costs are rising.
- Engadget·It's a dumb time to buy an Xbox, even with the coming price hike
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