Microsoft Hikes Xbox Prices Worldwide Amid Rising Costs

May 1, 2025, 10:20 am

Microsoft has quietly raised prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, and select first‐party games, citing market conditions and rising development costs. Gamers are left scratching their heads as the price surge sends ripples through the console community—but perhaps their wallets were due for a workout anyway.

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