Xbox follows Apple with price increases (opens original article in a new tab)

Xbox consoles are getting more expensive worldwide due to rising memory and storage costs, with price increases starting August 1 and potential further hikes by 2027. Microsoft is offering financing options and lower-cost hardware programs to mitigate the impact.

• Xbox consoles are increasing in price worldwide starting August 1, with 512GB models up $100 and 1TB models up $150
• Microsoft cites rising memory and storage costs as the reason for price increases, which could double by 2027
• Microsoft offers financing options and plans to provide previously played consoles at lower prices