Xbox prices spike another $100 or more

Microsoft is increasing the prices of Xbox consoles again. Starting August 1st, 512GB models will be $100 more expensive, while 1TB models will be $150 more expensive. This means that the Xbox Series S will start at $499.99, the Xbox Series X without a disc drive will start at $749.99, and the Series X with a disc drive will start at $799.99. Microsoft also says it will be "sunsetting" its 2TB Xbox Series X. Microsoft last raised prices in October by $20 to $70 and says it had hoped to avoid further hikes. "Unfortunately, console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x and we expect another doubling by the fall of 2027," … Read the full story at The Verge.