Microsoft raises Xbox console prices due to chip costs
Nintendo has announced an increase of more than 6% as of September 1 for its Switch 2.
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Nintendo has announced an increase of more than 6% as of September 1 for its Switch 2. According to the console maker, “console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x.” The company adds that it expects to see another doubling by the fall of 2027. The Redmond, Washington–based company also noted that consoles, unlike phones or computers, “are typically not sold at a profit, but instead for less than they cost to make.” Its Japanese rival Sony raised the price of its PlayStation 5 by €100 in Europe in early April, bringing the standard version to €650.
Furthermore, Microsoft’s gaming division, which accounted for about 8% of its revenue in its fiscal year 2025, underwent a major restructuring in February amid declining revenue, particularly from Xbox sales, and disappointing performance from new games. The cost of storage and memory has more than doubled and is expected to double again by late 2027, Microsoft said on Thursday. In the US, the cheapest Xbox, the Series S, will increase to US$500 this summer, and the Series X will increase to as much as US$800.
In addition, The company has not yet released prices for Europe, where the Series X currently sells for around €600. All consumer electronics are affected by price hikes for tech components: in recent months, Sony and Nintendo have also raised the prices of their game consoles, and Apple announced on Thursday substantial increases for its Macs and iPads.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — The price tag on the 512GB models will increase by $100, while the 1TB models will cost… ; Microsoft hikes Xbox console prices $100–$150 amid soaring chip costs Last updated: June….
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Nintendo has announced an increase of more than 6% as of September 1 for its Switch 2.
reliability high4/4 sourcesAccording to the console maker, “console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x.” The company adds that it expects to see another doubling by the fall of 2027.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesThe Redmond, Washington–based company also noted that consoles, unlike phones or computers, “are typically not sold at a profit, but instead for less than they cost to make.” Its Japanese rival Sony raised the price of its PlayStation 5 by €100 in Europe in early April, bringing the standard version to €650.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesMicrosoft’s gaming division, which accounted for about 8% of its revenue in its fiscal year 2025, underwent a major restructuring in February amid declining revenue, particularly from Xbox sales, and disappointing performance from new games.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe cost of storage and memory has more than doubled and is expected to double again by late 2027, Microsoft said on Thursday.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesIn the US, the cheapest Xbox, the Series S, will increase to US$500 this summer, and the Series X will increase to as much as US$800.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe company has not yet released prices for Europe, where the Series X currently sells for around €600.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAll consumer electronics are affected by price hikes for tech components: in recent months, Sony and Nintendo have also raised the prices of their game consoles, and Apple announced on Thursday substantial increases for its Macs and iPads.
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The first price hike came in May of 2025, and was followed by a second price hike in October.
according to Android AuthorityMicrosoft announced yet another price increase for the Xbox Series X and S consoles , starting Aug.
according to CNETJust a few hours after Apple announced price increases across its hardware lineup, Microsoft revealed that Xbox game consoles are also getting more expensive.
according to TechCrunchMicrosoft will be discontinuing the 2TB models.
according to Android AuthorityStarting August 1, Xbox console prices will increase worldwide.
according to TechCrunchApple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost.
according to BBC News — Technology +1Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly".
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Divergent figures
- The price tag on the 512GB models will increase by $100, while the 1TB models will cost…Android Authority, TechCrunch
- Microsoft hikes Xbox console prices $100–$150 amid soaring chip costs Last updated: June…Android Authority, Free Malaysia Today, Gulf News
Divergent figures
- The price tag on the 512GB models will increase by $100, while the 1TB models will cost…Android Authority
- The 512GB models will cost $100 more, while the 1TB versions are set to rise by $150.TechCrunch
Divergent figures
- Xbox Series S 1TB is increasing from $449 to $599.Android Authority
- Xbox Series X 1TB Disc is increasing from $649 to $800.TechCrunch
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This is the third price increase for Xbox after a worldwide hike in May 2025 and a second, limited to the US, in October.
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byCenterOn Monday, US-based Valve launched its new Steam Machine at over $1,000 for the base version, more expensive than expected.
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byCenterThe Redmond, Washington–based company also noted that consoles, unlike phones or computers, “are typically not sold at a profit, but…
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byCenterMicrosoft’s gaming division, which accounted for about 8% of its revenue in its fiscal year 2025, underwent a major restructuring in…
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byCenterThe cost of storage and memory has more than doubled and is expected to double again by late 2027, Microsoft said on Thursday.
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