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Microsoft Clarifies Surface Pricing Amid Product Lineup Changes

Base Surface models are still available for $999 at retailers, while Microsoft raises accessory and Xbox prices and unveils smaller, lower-cost Surface devices.

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Overview

  • Microsoft confirmed that the $999 base models of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop remain available through third-party retailers like Best Buy and Amazon, despite their removal from Microsoft's online store.
  • The company introduced new, smaller Surface devices, priced at $799.99 for the 12-inch Surface Pro and $899.99 for the 13-inch Surface Laptop, to diversify its product lineup.
  • Prices for several Surface accessories, such as the USB-C Travel Hub and Arc Mouse, have increased by $20 to $50, according to recent reports.
  • Microsoft also raised prices on Xbox consoles earlier this month, with the Xbox Series X and Series S now costing $80 to $100 more than before.
  • The adjustments reflect broader cost pressures, including supply chain challenges and import tariffs, influencing hardware pricing across the tech industry.