Current Events > Microsoft to raise XBox prices again

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Dark_twisted 09/19/25 3:13:37 PM #1:	Updated prices: Xbox Series S 512GB - New price: $399.99, Previous price: $379.99 Xbox Series S 1TB - New price: $449.99, Previous price: $429.99 Xbox Series X Digital - New price: $599.99, Previous price: $549.99 Xbox Series X - New price: $649.99, Previous price: $599.99 Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition - New price: $799.99, Previous price: $729.99 From Windowscentral> A source at Microsoft offered the following comments, "We are navigating an incredibly dynamic environment right now. Weve assessed the changing macroeconomic environment and addressed the applicable impacts." Indeed, the tariff situation between the United States and China, where Xbox consoles are manufactured, changes on a near-monthly cadence, with different parts of the console subjected to different duties. Earlier exemptions expired recently, but there's no telling what new ones could be put in place tomorrow. https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/tariffs-bite-xbox-fans-even-harder-as-microsoft-once-again-increases-xbox-series-x-s-prices --- Fans are the worst thing about being a fan. <cite>Dark_twisted posted [p:986466959] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>Updated prices:Xbox Series S 512GB - New price: $399.99, Previous price: $379.99Xbox Series S 1TB - New price: $449.99, Previous price: $429.99Xbox Series X Digital - New price: $599.99, Previous price: $549.99Xbox Series X - New price: $649.99, Previous price: $599.99Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition - New price: $799.99, Previous price: $729.99From Windowscentral> A source at Microsoft offered the following comments, "We are navigating an incredibly dynamic environment right now. Weve assessed the changing macroeconomic environment and addressed the applicable impacts." Indeed, the tariff situation between the United States and China, where Xbox consoles are manufactured, changes on a near-monthly cadence, with different parts of the console subjected to different duties. Earlier exemptions expired recently, but there's no telling what new ones could be put in place tomorrow.https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/tariffs-bite-xbox-fans-even-harder-as-microsoft-once-again-increases-xbox-series-x-s-prices</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
viewmaster_pi 09/19/25 3:14:56 PM #2:	oof of considerable size --- It's just a fork in the road, and no matter where you go There you are again <cite>viewmaster_pi posted [p:986466971] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>oof of considerable size</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sundercles 09/19/25 3:15:24 PM #3:	Is America great yet??? --- Favorite series: Super Robot Wars, Dragon Quest, Fire Emblem, Tales, Megami Tensei, FF (I-X), Suikoden, Lunar, Phantasy Star, Shining Force, SoulCal, and more! <cite>Sundercles posted [p:986466983] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>Is America great yet???</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Voidgolem 09/19/25 3:16:06 PM #4:	only console generation to have not just one, but multiple console price increases with no consummate increase in hardware capability --- Why not go all in? <cite>Voidgolem posted [p:986466988] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>only console generation to have not just one, but multiple console price increases with no consummate increase in hardware capability</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
crayola555 09/19/25 3:16:57 PM #5:	People still buy xbox? --- 3DS FC: 0619-4850-3479 IGN: AlmaDelita <cite>crayola555 posted [p:986466999] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>People still buy xbox?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Rantman 09/19/25 3:20:30 PM #7:	oh my god if this is a trend I feel there is no chance the Switch 2 doesn't get a price increase this time --- Born to lose, live to win! I got tired of the AbsolutelyNoOne joke. <cite>Rantman posted [p:986467040] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>oh my godif this is a trend I feel there is no chance the Switch 2 doesn't get a price increase this time</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RasterGraphic 09/19/25 3:21:09 PM #8:	I don't see gaming surviving as a high-end luxury in this economy. The niche will always be there, there was always the odd kid with the NeoGeo ... but yeah. Smaller budgets, lower fidelity graphics, compromise in performance, etc, will all likely need to become the norm. --- "Well, thanks to the Internet, I'm now bored with sex." - Philip J. Fry <cite>RasterGraphic posted [p:986467046] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>I don't see gaming surviving as a high-end luxury in this economy.The niche will always be there, there was always the odd kid with the NeoGeo ... but yeah.Smaller budgets, lower fidelity graphics, compromise in performance, etc, will all likely need to become the norm.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Garioshi 09/19/25 3:22:44 PM #9:	Remember when console prices actually went down over time --- https://garioshi.neocities.org <cite>Garioshi posted [p:986467064] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>Remember when console prices actually went down over time</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
__aCEr__ 09/19/25 3:39:23 PM #10:	Crazy that were in the latter stages of this console generation and prices are going UP. --- See you next Wednesday. <cite>__aCEr__ posted [p:986467228] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>Crazy that were in the latter stages of this console generation and prices are going UP.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hayame_Zero 09/19/25 3:39:47 PM #11:	How could Nintendo do this? /s --- ...I think I'm done here... <cite>Hayame_Zero posted [p:986467230] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>How could Nintendo do this? /s</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bover_87 09/19/25 3:43:41 PM #12:	Good thing people running the US economy are BIG COMPETENT /s --- I...I shall consume. Consume...consume everything. <cite>bover_87 posted [p:986467272] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>Good thing people running the US economy are BIG COMPETENT /s</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mechu 09/19/25 3:44:49 PM #13:	Gaming is cooked. This can't be sustainable. <cite>Mechu posted [p:986467291] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>Gaming is cooked. This can't be sustainable. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FL81 09/19/25 3:47:10 PM #14:	it's called a 360 because they charge you 360 dollars and walk away --- https://i.imgur.com/TGkNCva.gif https://i.imgur.com/8mWCvA4.gif <cite>FL81 posted [p:986467312] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>it's called a 360 because they charge you 360 dollars and walk away</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumpo 09/19/25 4:04:23 PM #15:	PS5 and Switch 2 following suit --- Lancool II \| Z690 Tomahawk \| 12700K \| Fuma 2 \| RTX 3070Ti \| 32GB 3600MHz \| FireCuda 530 1TB \| Inland NVMe 1TB \| P3 Plus 4TB \| RM750x <cite>Trumpo posted [p:986467492] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>PS5 and Switch 2 following suit</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Starks 09/19/25 4:06:13 PM #16:	The series s is e-waste at this point. --- Paid for by StarksPAC, a registered 501(c)(4) <cite>Starks posted [p:986467508] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>The series s is e-waste at this point.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gikos 09/19/25 7:11:08 PM #17:	Sundercles posted... Is America great yet??? i would rub it in for the dumbass who voted for trump cuz of their hate boner for PoC and lgbtq in games. so i expected more meltdown from them on the system boards denying reality and blame anyone but trump and his tariffs Trumpo posted... PS5 and Switch 2 following suit i thought i could hold out a year or more till i get one but might just bite the bullet on new years sale and hope the price holds steady before it raises Hayame_Zero posted... How could Nintendo do this? /s you joke but there is legit people blaming this on them cuz they don't want to face the hard truth the economy is getting fucked by cheeto --- "You can pretend to be serious; you can't pretend to be witty." - Sacha Guitry (1885-1957) <cite>gikos posted [p:986469387] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>Sundercles posted... </cite><quote>Is America great yet???</quote>i would rub it in for the dumbass who voted for trump cuz of their hate boner for PoC and lgbtq in games. so i expected more meltdown from them on the system boards denying reality and blame anyone but trump and his tariffsTrumpo posted... </cite><quote>PS5 and Switch 2 following suit</quote>i thought i could hold out a year or more till i get one but might just bite the bullet on new years sale and hope the price holds steady before it raises Hayame_Zero posted... </cite><quote>How could Nintendo do this? /s</quote>you joke but there is legit people blaming this on them cuz they don't want to face the hard truth the economy is getting fucked by cheeto</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rick_alverado 09/19/25 7:13:14 PM #18:	crayola555 posted... People still buy xbox? One of my brothers just bought one this week for the new Borderlands. <cite>rick_alverado posted [p:986469409] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>crayola555 posted... </cite><quote>People still buy xbox?</quote>One of my brothers just bought one this week for the new Borderlands.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GeminiDeus 09/19/25 7:15:19 PM #19:	Still hoping to buy a Switch2 next month with Pokemon ZA, but I'll buy it earlier if they announce a price increase. --- Without truth, there is nothing. <cite>GeminiDeus posted [p:986469441] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>Still hoping to buy a Switch2 next month with Pokemon ZA, but I'll buy it earlier if they announce a price increase.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
vycebrand2 09/19/25 7:15:50 PM #20:	Bought one a month ago. I play ESO and BG3 mostly --- All the iron turn to rust. All the proud men turn to dust. All things time will mend <cite>vycebrand2 posted [p:986469446] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>Bought one a month ago. I play ESO and BG3 mostly </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
noisetank 09/19/25 7:16:47 PM #21:	glad i invested at launch. Trumpo posted... PS5 and Switch 2 following suit --- Grim Reaper: "Your time has come" Xsquader: "sir whats your badge number?" <cite>noisetank posted [p:986469466] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>glad i invested at launch.Trumpo posted... </cite><quote>PS5 and Switch 2 following suit</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Deteled 09/19/25 7:24:30 PM #22:	I'm fine with my Xbox 360. <cite>Deteled posted [p:986469551] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>I'm fine with my Xbox 360.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mybbqrules 09/19/25 11:54:01 PM #23:	Remember when literally everyone with a brain predicted all of this last year, and we were all ignored by the legions of dummies, racists, and ignorant dullards? --- Donald Trump is in the Epstein files. You know it, I know it, and he knows it. <cite>mybbqrules posted [p:986471773] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>Remember when literally everyone with a brain predicted all of this last year, and we were all ignored by the legions of dummies, racists, and ignorant dullards?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
andri_g 09/20/25 12:36:52 AM #24:	Deteled posted... I'm fine with my Xbox 360. I have a Series X but I use my 360, too (iykyk). :) --- '~' <cite>andri_g posted [p:986472030] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>Deteled posted... </cite><quote>I'm fine with my Xbox 360.</quote>I have a Series X but I use my 360, too (iykyk). :)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tripleh213 09/20/25 12:37:21 AM #25:	PC wins again --- Bucks World Champions 2021 PS4 looks great <cite>tripleh213 posted [p:986472032] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>PC wins again</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Proto_Spark 09/20/25 12:38:41 AM #26:	I've had very little in upgrading from my Series S in the last like, 4 years now. Prices going up sort of just reinforce that. Maybe I need to make sure I have enough for a Switch 2 saved up soon. <cite>Proto_Spark posted [p:986472039] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>I've had very little in upgrading from my Series S in the last like, 4 years now. Prices going up sort of just reinforce that.Maybe I need to make sure I have enough for a Switch 2 saved up soon.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GMAK2442 09/20/25 12:39:46 AM #27:	Damn this is not good for us. I hope they will lower the price like the 360 era. <cite>GMAK2442 posted [p:986472043] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>Damn this is not good for us. I hope they will lower the price like the 360 era.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
solosnake 09/20/25 12:45:38 AM #28:	that's insane --- "We would have no NBA possibly if they got rid of all the flopping." ~ Dwyane Wade <cite>solosnake posted [p:986472077] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>that's insane</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gikos 09/20/25 12:51:54 AM #29:	tripleh213 posted... PC wins again with cheeto having stocks in intel and amd and nividia nah pc will be getting screwed too on hardware prices too.. even tho the last decade gpu prices has been insane for mid tier i foresee it getting worse now with tariff's --- "You can pretend to be serious; you can't pretend to be witty." - Sacha Guitry (1885-1957) <cite>gikos posted [p:986472106] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>tripleh213 posted... </cite><quote>PC wins again</quote>with cheeto having stocks in intel and amd and nividia nah pc will be getting screwed too on hardware prices too.. even tho the last decade gpu prices has been insane for mid tier i foresee it getting worse now with tariff's </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
myusernameislame 09/20/25 12:52:09 AM #30:	I know GTAVI is expected to come in and be a huge shot in the arm for the whole industry, but the way things are trending, no one's going to actually be able to afford it. <cite>myusernameislame posted [p:986472109] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>I know GTAVI is expected to come in and be a huge shot in the arm for the whole industry, but the way things are trending, no one's going to actually be able to afford it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
--Zero- 09/20/25 12:54:56 AM #31:	Yay for early adopters then. That means we can sell our dust collector Xbones for the previous retail price lol. --- Sig <cite>--Zero- posted [p:986472130] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>Yay for early adopters then. That means we can sell our dust collector Xbones for the previous retail price lol. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gikos 09/20/25 12:55:04 AM #32:	myusernameislame posted... I know GTAVI is expected to come in and be a huge shot in the arm for the whole industry, but the way things are trending, no one's going to actually be able to afford it. the warning signs are already showing with people being lay off's so i expect we won't be able to afford a lot of basic shit once the economy tanks --- "You can pretend to be serious; you can't pretend to be witty." - Sacha Guitry (1885-1957) <cite>gikos posted [p:986472132] in Microsoft ... [t:81043559]...</cite> <quote>myusernameislame posted... </cite><quote>I know GTAVI is expected to come in and be a huge shot in the arm for the whole industry, but the way things are trending, no one's going to actually be able to afford it.</quote>the warning signs are already showing with people being lay off's so i expect we won't be able to afford a lot of basic shit once the economy tanks</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Microsoft to raise XBox prices again