Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox consoles by $100-$150
Microsoft has announced significant price hikes for its Xbox Series X and S consoles, effective August 1, 2026, citing a global components crisis. Prices will increase by $100 to $150, with the company noting that hardware production costs have risen sharply.
Why it matters
The price increase reflects ongoing supply chain volatility and the rising cost of semiconductor components in the consumer electronics sector.
The cheapest Xbox Series X console will retail for $750 from August 1
The article reports on corporate pricing strategy and provides the company's stated justification.
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