Updated XBOX Console Prices
Microsoft has announced a new round of price hikes for its Xbox console lineup, marking the third increase to date.
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The brief
Microsoft has confirmed an update to its Xbox console pricing structure. The changes affect both the Xbox Series X and Series S models. Alongside the price adjustments, the company has announced the discontinuation of the 2TB model.
Coverage from Kotaku, Insider Gaming, Video Games Chronicle, IGN, and Xbox Wire details the increase. Reports specify that prices are rising between $100 and $150. These outlets note this is the third time the company has adjusted hardware costs.
Observers are tracking how these changes will impact the retail market for current console inventory. Coverage does not yet specify the exact effective date for the new pricing at third-party retailers.
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Quick answers
How much are the prices increasing?
According to reports, the consoles are seeing price hikes between $100 and $150.
Are all Xbox models being affected?
The updates specifically mention the Xbox Series X and Series S. Additionally, the 2TB model is being discontinued.
Is this the first time Xbox has raised prices?
No, coverage notes that this is the third time Microsoft has increased the price of its consoles.
Coverage (5)
- Xbox Is Increasing Console Prices For A Third Time Kotaku · 2h ago
- XBOX Announces Another Price Increase for Consoles Insider Gaming · 2h ago
- Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox consoles by $100-$150 Video Games Chronicle · 2h ago
- Microsoft Announces Significant Price Rises for Xbox Series X and S, 2TB Model Discontinued IGN · 2h ago
- Updated XBOX Console Prices XBOX Wire · 2h ago
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