Xbox Loses Hundreds per Series S|X Sold as Memory Costs Spike 700%
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Updated · Wccftech · Jun 12
Xbox Loses Hundreds per Series S|X Sold as Memory Costs Spike 700%
3 articles · Updated · Wccftech · Jun 12
Summary
Xbox is now reportedly losing hundreds of dollars on every Series S and Series X sold, deepening pressure on a gaming division already running on roughly a 3% margin.
A 700% jump in wholesale memory prices drove the hit after Xbox failed to lock in enough fixed-price supply, leaving it more exposed to the component crunch than rivals.
That hardware squeeze adds to weak game sales and costly delays or cancellations across projects including Avowed, Hellblade 2, Perfect Dark and Everwild.
Asha Sharma is now pushing a broader reset that reportedly could include up to 1,000 layoffs, possible studio closures and new hardware partnerships for future consoles.