Microsoft is greatly increasing the price of the Xbox Series X and Series S as well as new games and accessories. The Series S starts at $380, up from $300, while the Series X starts at $550, an additional $100. The company is also increasing the prices of nearly all of its first-party and peripheral products. Now, the base controller costs $65. Microsoft is also raising pricing in Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia and many other countries.
However, Microsoft did not point its finger at the tariffs: “We know these changes are challenging and they are carefully considered given the market conditions and the rising costs of development,” the company said. The price increase in mid-term gaming consoles is unusual – often, companies launch a slightly iterative company.
Also this week, Samsung Chief Financial Officer Soon-Cheol Park told reporters: “The ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policies continue to pose a potential risk of slowing demand.” Parker said U.S. tariff policies and stronger export controls for artificial intelligence products are expected to have an impact on demand. In addition to the downward trend in sales, the company also expects tariffs to increase the price of components used on its phones – and therefore, smartphones are expected to become increasingly expensive.
The latest price increase is DJI's popular Ozmo Pocket 3 Vlogging camera. From the $520 issue price rises, it has disappeared Way Up to $799. (DJI has already raised its price to $620 last month.) Now, the base camera is more expensive than the Creator Kit available at the time of launch.
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