The gaming industry is facing a new wave of price increases, with Microsoft's latest announcement of $100-$150 hikes across Xbox Series X|S models sending shockwaves through the community.

This move comes less than a year after the previous price increase in October 2025, and it's not just Xbox that's feeling the pinch - Sony's PS5 has also seen multiple price hikes this generation.

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As the ongoing component shortage and the battle against AI continue to drive up costs, gamers are being forced to dig deeper into their pockets to stay current with the latest hardware.

  • Xbox Series X|S prices have increased by $100-$150 across all models
  • This is the second price hike in less than a year for Xbox consoles
  • Sony's PS5 has also seen multiple price increases this generation
  • The component shortage and AI battles are driving up hardware costs
  • Gamers are facing significant financial pressure to keep up with the latest technology

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