Microsoft is raising the prices on consoles and games

[TheRavenfreak]

Welp looks like Microsoft is raising the prices of not only Series S/X console but games too. I have a feeling Sony isn't too far behind, the tariffs are going to continue to raise the prices of technology since tech companies rely on China for parts. It sucks but I'm happy I got my Series S when I did. I was thinking about upgrading to a Series X at some point but I might wait or just get a used one from Gamestop in the future.

Microsoft Raises the Price of All Xbox Series Consoles, Xbox Games Confirmed to Hit $80 This Holiday - IGN

Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, headsets, and some games. The price hike for consoles and accessories kicks in today, May 1, and while game prices will stay the same for now, we should expect to see Xbox charging $79.99 for new, first-party games around the holiday season.

www.ign.com

 

[Dead2009]

Imagine getting a 70 dollar increase on a console thats been out for years lol

 

[Marc]

"and games"
So we should expect a price increase for PC games too? Glad not many XBox titles spark my interest on launch.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Oof, they are going in the wrong direction for old systems. I get it's because of recent stuff, but they should eat that cost.

 

[Marc]

Oof, they are going in the wrong direction for old systems. I get it's because of recent stuff, but they should eat that cost.

If another country decides to do something that'll make your monthly salary less by 10-25%, would you eat the cost and move on?

Businesses would usually just pass on the cost or fire workers.

It's easier for us to want them to, but if you look at it from their point of view, yea.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

If another country decides to do something that'll make your monthly salary less by 10-25%, would you eat the cost and move on?

Businesses would usually just pass on the cost or fire workers.

It's easier for us to want them to, but if you look at it from their point of view, yea.

Depends on the company, but I know MS could wave off the costs easily. But god forbid the higher ups not get a little extra money.

 

[Marc]

But god forbid the higher ups not get a little extra money.

That's how it goes. You know they're not going to let go of their piece of the pie.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

That's how it goes. You know they're not going to let go of their piece of the pie.

I'm fully aware.

 

[Grungie]

“we have a cheaper console, it’s called the Xbox 360”

 

[froggyboy604]

It is unfortunate that the Xbox is getting a price increase because of tariffs.

I wonder if more Xbox owners will continue playing their Xbox One and older consoles and games until the price becomes lower.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

“we have a cheaper console, it’s called the Xbox 360”

And still has better software.

 

[Artisan Vistra]

Bing Rewards is like a rebate on internet costs if you think of it. I feel like they would raise the price based on inflation. Also, if there are ways to discount or get gift cards for their products, maybe they see something we don't.

And besides, if the plan backfires when they raise the cost, maybe Microsoft would give us a better deal around the holidays when they really want a return on their investments.