Microsoft has announced extensive price adjustments for its Xbox products. Consoles as well as games and subscription services are affected by the increases. These measures reflect the current economic challenges and rising development costs.
- Xbox Series X now costs €599.99 – an increase of €50.
- Xbox Series S models will go up to €399.99, depending on storage capacity.
- First releases of Microsoft games will cost up to €80.
Price increases for consoles and accessories
The Xbox Series X with 1 TB of storage now costs €599.99, which corresponds to an increase of €50. The Xbox Series S models vary between €349 and €399.99 depending on storage capacity. Accessories such as controllers and headsets are also affected by price adjustments, with price increases of up to €5. Microsoft justifies these measures with increased production and development costs as well as general market conditions.
Game prices rise to up to €80
From the upcoming holiday season, new first-party games from Microsoft will cost up to €80. This represents an increase of €10 on previous prices. Microsoft attributes this adjustment to increased development costs and the scope of modern game productions.
Conclusion
The comprehensive price increases for Microsoft’s Xbox products reflect the current economic challenges in the technology and gaming industry. With rising costs for consoles, games and subscriptions, consumers are having to dig deeper into their pockets. These developments could influence the purchasing decisions of many, especially in comparison to competing platforms.
