Xbox joins PlayStation in raising console prices amid US tariffs
Microsoft’s Xbox is increasing the prices of its video gaming consoles, controllers, first-party titles and other accessories, following similar moves by competitors due to US tariffs affecting global supply chains.
In a blog post on Thursday, Xbox said it would raise prices of its products in the US, Europe, Australia and the UK.
The more powerful Xbox Series X console will now retail for around US$600 in the US, an increase of US$100.
The move comes a few weeks after PlayStation maker Sony raised the prices of its PlayStation 5 console in various markets, signalling that console manufacturers are preparing for increased manufacturing costs due to tariffs.
The PlayStation 5 Pro console is priced around US$700 in the US.