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IOL News
02-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally, following Sony
The tech giant also plans to raise prices for some new games developed by its video game subsidiaries. Microsoft announced Thursday that it will increase Xbox console prices worldwide, citing "market conditions" just days after Sony made a similar move with its PlayStation 5. The tech giant also plans to raise prices for some new games developed by its video game subsidiaries. "We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development," the company said on its website. While not explicitly mentioned by Microsoft, US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Washington's trading partners have cast a shadow over the gaming industry. Xbox consoles are primarily manufactured in China, which faces 145 percent US tariffs on numerous products under the Trump administration. In the United States, the entry-level Xbox Series S will jump from $299.99 to $379.99, a 27-percent increase. The premium Series X Galaxy Black model will now retail for $729.99, up from $599.99 previously -- a 22 percent hike. Additionally, certain new games from Microsoft-owned studios will be priced at $79.99, up 14 percent from the current $69.99. In Europe, the Series S will rise from 299.99 euros to 349.99 euros, a 17-percent increase. The Series S and X launched in late 2020 and have sold approximately 30 million units, according to industry analysts' estimates. In mid-April, Sony announced price increases for several PlayStation 5 models in select markets, including Europe but notably excluding the United States. PS5 consoles are also primarily assembled in China. AFP
Japan Today
01-05-2025
- Business
- Japan Today
Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally, following Sony
Microsoft said it was raising prices in response to unspecified 'market conditions' Microsoft announced Thursday that it will increase Xbox console prices worldwide, citing "market conditions" just days after Sony made a similar move with its PlayStation 5. The tech giant also plans to raise prices for some new games developed by its video game subsidiaries. "We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development," the company said on its website. While not explicitly mentioned by Microsoft, U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Washington's trading partners have cast a shadow over the gaming industry. Xbox consoles are primarily manufactured in China, which faces 145 percent U.S. tariffs on numerous products under the Trump administration. In the United States, the entry-level Xbox Series S will jump from $299.99 to $379.99, a 27-percent increase. The premium Series X Galaxy Black model will now retail for $729.99, up from $599.99 previously -- a 22 percent hike. Additionally, certain new games from Microsoft-owned studios will be priced at $79.99, up 14 percent from the current $69.99. In Europe, the Series S will rise from 299.99 euros to 349.99 euros, a 17-percent increase. The Series S and X launched in late 2020 and have sold approximately 30 million units, according to industry analysts' estimates. In mid-April, Sony announced price increases for several PlayStation 5 models in select markets, including Europe but notably excluding the United States. PS5 consoles are also primarily assembled in China. © 2025 AFP
eNCA
01-05-2025
- Business
- eNCA
Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally, following Sony
NEW YORK - Microsoft announced Thursday that it will increase Xbox console prices worldwide, citing "market conditions" just days after Sony made a similar move with its PlayStation 5. The tech giant also plans to raise prices for some new games developed by its video game subsidiaries. "We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development," the company said on its website. While not explicitly mentioned by Microsoft, US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Washington's trading partners have cast a shadow over the gaming industry. Xbox consoles are primarily manufactured in China, which faces 145 percent US tariffs on numerous products under the Trump administration. In the United States, the entry-level Xbox Series S will jump from $299.99 to $379.99, a 27-percent increase. The premium Series X Galaxy Black model will now retail for $729.99, up from $599.99 previously -- a 22 percent hike. Additionally, certain new games from Microsoft-owned studios will be priced at $79.99, up 14 percent from the current $69.99. In Europe, the Series S will rise from 299.99 euros to 349.99 euros, a 17-percent increase. The Series S and X launched in late 2020 and have sold approximately 30 million units, according to industry analysts' estimates. In mid-April, Sony announced price increases for several PlayStation 5 models in select markets, including Europe but notably excluding the United States.
Free Malaysia Today
01-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally, following Sony
Xbox consoles were primarily manufactured in China, which faced a 145% US tariff on numerous products. (EPA Images pic) NEW YORK : Microsoft announced Thursday that it will increase Xbox console prices worldwide, citing 'market conditions' just days after Sony made a similar move with its PlayStation 5. The tech giant also plans to raise prices for some new games developed by its video game subsidiaries. 'We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development,' the company said on its website. While not explicitly mentioned by Microsoft, US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Washington's trading partners have cast a shadow over the gaming industry. Xbox consoles are primarily manufactured in China, which faces 145% US tariffs on numerous products under the Trump administration. In the US, the entry-level Xbox Series S will jump from US$299.99 to $379.99, a 27% increase. The premium Series X Galaxy Black model will now retail for US$729.99, up from $599.99 previously – a 22% hike. Additionally, certain new games from Microsoft-owned studios will be priced at US$79.99, up 14% from the current US$69.99. In Europe, the Series S will rise from €299.99 to €349.99, a 17% increase. The Series S and X launched in late 2020 and have sold approximately 30 million units, according to industry analysts' estimates. In mid-April, Sony announced price increases for several PlayStation 5 models in select markets, including Europe but notably excluding the United States. PS5 consoles are also primarily assembled in China.
Al Etihad
01-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally, following Sony
1 May 2025 19:42 NEW YORK (AFP)Microsoft announced Thursday that it will increase Xbox console prices worldwide, citing "market conditions" just days after Sony made a similar move with its PlayStation tech giant also plans to raise prices for some new games developed by its video game subsidiaries."We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development," the company said on its not explicitly mentioned by Microsoft, US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Washington's trading partners have cast a shadow over the gaming consoles are primarily manufactured in China, which faces 145 percent US tariffs on numerous products under the Trump the United States, the entry-level Xbox Series S will jump from $299.99 to $379.99, a 27-percent premium Series X Galaxy Black model will now retail for $729.99, up from $599.99 previously - a 22 percent certain new games from Microsoft-owned studios will be priced at $79.99, up 14 percent from the current $ Europe, the Series S will rise from 299.99 euros to 349.99 euros, a 17-percent Series S and X launched in late 2020 and have sold approximately 30 million units, according to industry analysts' mid-April, Sony announced price increases for several PlayStation 5 models in select markets, including Europe but notably excluding the US. PS5 consoles are also primarily assembled in China.
