Overview
- The Xbox Development Kit moves from $1,500 to $2,000, a 33% increase that takes effect immediately, according to a notice seen by The Verge.
- The higher price applies beyond the United States, with increases reported across Europe and other regions.
- An announcement to developers said the adjustment "reflects macroeconomic developments," and Microsoft did not provide on-the-record comment before publication.
- The move follows recent Xbox price hikes, including a second Series X increase this year and a 50% jump for Game Pass Ultimate last month.
- Reporting links the broader Xbox price shifts to U.S. tariffs on China-made goods and production costs, while the dev kit’s higher-end hardware—40GB of GDDR6 and advanced debugging features—remains a factor as indies may access loaners and larger studios typically purchase units.