Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally amid tariff uncertainty

Microsoft recently announced significant price hikes for its Xbox Series S and Series X consoles in multiple regions, including a 27% increase for the Series S in the U.S., 22% for the Series X, and a 14% jump on some new games. The company cited market conditions and rising development costs as reasons for the price changes, noting that these hikes follow similar moves by Sony and other companies. Trump's tariffs on Chinese-made products, which account for a large portion of Xbox manufacturing, may also be contributing to these cost increases.