A Xboxalso MicrosoftThey raise the prices of control panels, controls, nicknames and other accessories, after similar standards from competitors due to American commercial tariffs, which affect global supply chains.
In a statement on Thursday, Xbox said it would increase the prices of its products in the United States, Europe, Australia and the United Kingdom.
The most powerful brand console will be sold, Series Xbox Series X for about $ 600 in the United States, an increase of $ 100.
The decision comes after a few weeks SonyThe manufacturer PlayStationIncreasing PlayStation 5 prices in many markets, indicating that manufacturers are preparing for high production costs due to tariffs.
S. PlayStation 5 Pro It is sold for about $ 700 in the United States.
Keyboards should be the main growth engine in the electronic game industry this year, with Nintendo Prepare to launch long length Switch 2 In June.
However, the A high tariff imposed by the Trump administration for important manufacturing centersLike Japan, China and Vietnam, causing an increase in prices.
Some analysts warn that these rates may weaken the growth of industry, and the economic recession and increased inflation can lead to the leadership of consumers to reduce unnecessary expenses.
Xbox will also increase the prices of some original games to about 80 dollars, after Nintendo policy with “Mario Kart World”, which can create a new standard in industry with the continued high development costs.
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