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    Is Xbox Trolling Gamers With These New Prices?

    Raaj SBy Raaj SMay 2, 2025Updated:May 2, 20253 Mins Read
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    Microsoft to Gamers: “We’re losing market share… let’s charge more!”

    In a twist worthy of a Black Mirror episode, Microsoft just announced price hikes across all Xbox consoles, accessories, and games, even though Xbox is getting dunked on globally by PlayStation.

    Effective today, May 1, the Xbox Series S and X consoles will cost up to 27% more, and by holiday season, first-party games will cost $80. That’s right: Xbox is now playing the premium pricing game while being second in a two-horse race.

    The Numbers That’ll Make You Say “Wait… What?”

    • Xbox Series S (512GB): $299.99 –> $379.99 (+27%)
    • Xbox Series X: $499.99 –> $599.99 (+20%)
    • Series X Galaxy 2TB: $730 — More than a PS5 Pro
    • Controllers also got in on the fun:
    • Standard Controller: $60 –> $65
    • Elite Series 2: $130 –> $150

    And wait for it… games will cost $80 by the holidays. Because nothing says “thank you for your loyalty” like hitting you with a $10 fee for the same pixels.

    But… Why Is Xbox Doing This?!

    Microsoft didn’t give a reason, but here are the three possible bosses behind the curtain:

    • Tariffs – Trump-era import tariffs are biting again. But why is the U.S. getting hiked 4x harder than the UK?
    • Hardware Losses – Xbox consoles are often sold at a loss. Maybe Microsoft’s tired of bleeding green.
    • Desperation? – Game Pass isn’t growing fast enough, exclusives are lagging, and PlayStation’s still whooping them in global sales.

    Meanwhile… Sony’s Playing It Cool

    Sony hasn’t jacked up prices. The PS5 Pro is still cheaper than Microsoft’s top Xbox. Why? Because Sony doesn’t need to flex fake scarcity or hike prices — they’re already winning:

    • PS5 sales outpaced Xbox by nearly 2:1 in 2023
    • PlayStation’s first-party lineup (Spider-Man 2, anyone?) is eating
    • No Game Pass dependency = more room to breathe on pricing

    It’s like Microsoft’s saying:

    “If we can’t beat them, let’s just charge more and hope no one notices.”

    Spoiler: We noticed.

    What This Really Means?

    This is Microsoft monetizing its loyal base, even as Xbox continues to trail behind. It’s anti-consumer wrapped in corporate PR silence. You’re paying more not because the product is better, but because it’s the only way they can make it make sense to shareholders.

    So now we live in a world where:

    • A $730 Xbox is real
    • $80 Xbox games are real
    • And the “budget-friendly” console brand is cosplaying luxury

    TL;DR:

    • Xbox raises prices dramatically — consoles, controllers, and games
    • U.S. gamers hit hardest (thanks, tariffs?)
    • No clear upgrades or features added
    • Sony keeps prices steady while outperforming Xbox in nearly every metric.
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