MSFT Xbox price hikes amid rising component costs; near-term margins at risk
Jun 25, 2026, 1:46 PM EDT6 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting
Near-term margin compression risk from higher input costs on Xbox hardware; potential pressure on unit volumes if price sensitivity increases; equity reaction suggests negative sentiment on profitability longevity.
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Microsoft raised Xbox prices citing rising storage and memory costs, mirroring Apple's recent increases. The changes include discontinuing the 2TB Series X and imply tighter supply and higher hardware margins in the near term. Investors reacted with MSFT stock down about 4%, while Apple fell around 5%, underscoring broader consumer-electronics cost pressures.
Microsoft raises Xbox Series S prices by $100 for 512GB (~$500) and $150 for 1TB.
Series X entry price increases to about $750; 2TB Series X to be discontinued.
Memory suppliers (Micron, SK Hynix) face higher costs; industry-wide price pressure cited.
Microsoft cites storage/memory cost up >2.5x with expected doubling by 2027.
MSFT stock falls ~4% after the announcements; Apple shares down ~5% concurrent with price moves.
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