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Updated XBOX Console Prices

Microsoft has announced global price hikes for Xbox Series X and S consoles, citing a components and memory shortage exacerbated by the AI boom.

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📍 The outcome

Microsoft raised Xbox console prices globally starting in August, citing a "components crisis" and withdrawing the 2TB model due to shortages. The story quieted without further updates on price adjustments or supply resolution.

Epilogue added 41d ago, after coverage quieted.

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This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 12 minutes before headlinez.news detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jun 25, 17:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jun 25, 16:55 UTC · Everyeye.it
🇩🇪 German Jun 25, 16:56 UTC · PLAY3.DE
🇪🇸 Spanish Jun 25, 17:01 UTC · Eurogamer.es
🇫🇷 French Jun 26, 08:41 UTC · Xboxygen

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What happened

Microsoft is implementing a worldwide price increase for Xbox Series X and S consoles, effective in August. The company has also confirmed the discontinuation of the 2TB model. This marks the third time the manufacturer has adjusted pricing for these consoles.

Coverage from outlets including Reuters, IGN, CNET, and GamesIndustry.biz identifies a "components crisis" and memory shortages as the primary drivers behind the move. Reports from Euronews and Yahoo Finance suggest these supply chain pressures, fueled by rising demand for AI-related hardware, are affecting multiple tech sectors, including Apple products. Market observers are tracking retailer inventory, with some outlets noting that consumers may find discounts at specific retailers prior to the August implementation date.

Coverage does not yet specify the exact date in August when the new pricing will go into effect.

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Questions people are asking

What is happening to Xbox console prices?

Microsoft is raising prices for Xbox Series X and S consoles worldwide, with some reports noting increases of $100 to $150.

Why are prices increasing?

According to coverage, the increases are linked to a components and memory crisis, with some reports noting that AI-driven chip shortages are impacting the broader tech industry.

What happens to the 2TB Xbox model?

Microsoft is discontinuing the 2TB version of the console.

Topics

Microsoft Xbox Gaming Technology Supply Chain

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