Gamers, brace yourselves! Microsoft has just announced a price hike for the Xbox Series X/S, and it’s all thanks to soaring RAM and storage costs. This means your favorite console is about to get a little pricier.
Starting August 1st, expect to shell out an extra $100 for the 512GB model and $150 for the 1TB version. Microsoft is also putting the 2TB model on the shelf for good. The company isn’t the only one feeling the pinch; Nintendo and Sony have also announced price increases recently, all pointing fingers at the rising cost of components.
While this might feel like a bummer, Microsoft is trying to soften the blow. They’re rolling out a Buy Now, Pay Later option and interest-free financing for up to 12 months on Amazon. Plus, if you’re okay with a previously loved console, their certified refurbished program might be your new best friend. This move comes amid an industry-wide scramble for RAM, driven by the ongoing AI boom, which is gobbling up resources faster than you can say “game over.” For more context, check out our article on PS5 and Rockstar’s partnership that also touches on industry challenges.
Keep an eye out for more updates as this unfolds. You might want to start budgeting if you’re planning to add an Xbox to your collection soon!
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