Microsoft raises the prices of Xbox control panels, games and accessories amid commercial war concerns
(KTLA) – Games are about to get more expensive.
Microsoft announced on Thursday that almost all material products are related to their Xbox game line, including keyboards, accessories and games, will receive a significant increase in prices around the world.
The company said: “We understand that these changes are difficult, and they were made with carefully observed in light of the market conditions and the high cost of development.” “Given the future, we continue to focus on providing more ways to play more games via any screen and ensure the value of Xbox players.”
The standard version of Xbox Series X, a powerful pioneering gaming unit, will move from $ 499.99 to $ 599.99, at the same time, the least powerful Xbox S series will move with 512 GB of storage, which aims to be a more affordable version of the console, from $ 299.99 to $ 379.99.
Standard control units will remain at their current prices – $ 64.99 for white or white and $ 69.99 for colored versions – but limited control in the release designed with artwork from Xbox games and other real estate will move from $ 79.99 to $ 89.99.
XBox wireless headphones also receive $ 10 from $ 109.99 to $ 119.99.
Prices will also rise in Europe, Australia and Asia. More information about increases has been posted on the official website of Xbox.
These increases are all instant, and retailers will strike from Thursday. Meanwhile, some of the first -party games, in the sense of the games published by Microsoft itself, will move from $ 69.99 to $ 79.99 in retail sale starting from this holiday season.
These famous concessions can include Xbox such as “Halo”, “Gears of War”, “Forza Motorsport” – but also the privileges that Microsoft gained over the years such as “Minecraft”, “Call of Duty”, “Elder Scrolls”, “Fallout” and ” Diablo.
Microsoft has not provided an accurate reason for increasing prices, although it is known that Xbox keyboard is manufactured in China – the goal of the huge definitions of President Donald Trump’s management.
Trump has imposed a 145 percent unprecedented tariff on Chinese imports. His tariff batch has become the heritage for the first 100 days in his position in his second term.
The American economy decreased by 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025, as economists’ predictions reaffirm that the country could tend to recession in the coming months.
