Microsoft raises Xbox prices in U.S. due to economic environment

• Microsoft price increase: Microsoft will raise the recommended retail prices of several Xbox consoles in the U.S. starting in October due to “changes in the macroeconomic environment.”
• Accessories unchanged: Prices for Xbox accessories like controllers and headsets will remain the same; prices in other countries will also stay unchanged.
• Tariff context: Although Microsoft didn’t directly cite U.S. tariffs, many companies have warned of price hikes since President Trump imposed tariffs aiming to shift manufacturing to the U.S.
• Statement: Microsoft acknowledged the changes are challenging but said they were made with careful consideration.
• Second increase in 2025: This is the second Xbox console price increase in the U.S. this year; Sony and Nintendo have also raised prices amid tariffs.
• Specific price changes:
• Xbox Series S: now $399 (up from $379); 1TB version now $449.
• Xbox Series X Digital: now $599 (up $50).
• Xbox Series X with disc drive: now $649 (up $50).
• 2TB version: now $799 (up from $729).

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https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/19/microsoft-xbox-prices-tariffs-macroeconomic-conditions.html