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Updated · Pure Xbox · Jun 26

Microsoft Lifts Xbox Series X/S Prices From Aug. 1 as May US Console Sales Weaken

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Updated · Pure Xbox · Jun 26

Microsoft Lifts Xbox Series X/S Prices From Aug. 1 as May US Console Sales Weaken

1 articles · Updated · Pure Xbox · Jun 26

Aug. 1 is the effective date for Microsoft's newly announced worldwide Xbox Series X/S price increases, the immediate trigger for fresh scrutiny of what buyers have paid for the consoles.
May US unit sales for both Xbox and PlayStation were reported as notably weak, adding evidence that higher console prices are already weighing on demand.
Xbox Series X and Series S prices have risen repeatedly over the past six years, making early buyers look comparatively better positioned than shoppers facing the latest increases.
The latest discussion centers on whether consumers would still buy an Xbox at the new prices, a question that reflects broader pressure on current-generation console demand.

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