Summary
- Due to the US’s sweeping tariffs on foreign goods, Microsoft has announced on May 1 that it will increase prices for games, controllers, and consoles
- Xbox Series X prices will increase from $499.99 USD to $599.99 USD, and the Xbox Series S 51 will increase from $299.99 USD to $379.99 USD.
- First-party Xobox games will rise $10 from $69.99 to $79.99 this coming holiday season.
Today, Microsoft publicly announced a hike in prices for their consoles and games, as companies within the technology and gaming sector are revising their pricing and launch tactics in response to the recently implemented tariffs by the U.S. government.
As a gamer, I’ve got some news about the upcoming price adjustments for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. According to Microsoft, come this holiday season, the cost of Xbox Series X will be jumping from $499.99 USD to $599.99 USD. For those who are eyeing the smaller Xbox Series S 512 model, you’ll find an increase in price from $299.99 USD to $379.99 USD. Additionally, if you’re a fan of first-party games, be prepared to pay an extra $10 as they are set to rise from $69.99 to $79.99 this holiday season.
The company acknowledged that the changes they’ve implemented may seem difficult, but they were thoughtfully decided based on current market situations and escalating development costs. Moving forward, our primary goal remains providing multiple gaming options for various devices and consistently delivering worthwhile experiences to Xbox gamers.
As a gamer, I was caught off guard when Nintendo, my rival in the gaming world, decided to push back American pre-orders for their upcoming Switch 2 console due to recent trade policy changes. Yet, they’ve reassured us that the initial price of $449.99 will hold firm. It seems that the US President has boosted import tariffs all around, and China has taken a significant hit with a whopping 145% rise in these taxes. Given the tech industry’s heavy dependence on Chinese manufacturers for components and production, we’re all feeling the ripple effects of this upheaval.
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