Xboxby Microsoft, the prices of its video game, controls, exclusive titles and other accessories are uploading, following similar measures of its competitors due to the tariffs of Donald Trump that affect world supply chains.
In a blog post published on Thursday, Xbox states that Prices will upload of its products in the United States, Europe, Australia and the United Kingdom.
The console Xbox Series Xmore powerful, it will now be sold for about $ 600 in the United States, which is an increase of $ 100.
The measure occurs a few weeks after Sony, PlayStation manufacturer, uploaded the prices of its console PlayStation 5 In several markets, indicating that console manufacturers are preparing for an increase in manufacturing costs due to tariffs.
The PlayStation 5 Pro console is priced at about $ 700 in the United States.
The consoles are expected to be the largest growth engine in the video game industry this year, with Nintendo preparing to launch his expected switch 2 in June.
But the strong levies imposed by the Trump administration To the main manufacturing centers, such as Japan, China and Vietnam, they have caused an increase in prices.
Some analysts have warned that these tariffs could hinder industry growth, since a possible economic recession and increased inflation could lead to consumers to reduce discretionary expenditure.
Nintendo resumed the early orders of the Switch 2 at the end of last month after initially delaying them in the United States due to tariff uncertainties.
Xbox will increase the prices of certain exclusive games to around $ 80, following the similar Nintendo value for “Mario Kart World”potentially establishing a new industry standard as development costs increase.
