Overview

• Microsoft confirmed a second U.S. price increase for the Xbox Series lineup last week.
• The 2TB Galaxy Black Xbox Series X now costs $799.99, and the standard Series X has risen to $649.99.
• The first 2025 increase was attributed to new U.S. tariffs, according to industry reporting.
• Mike Ybarra said tariffs could justify one hike but called continued increases a profit issue.
• Persistent layoffs and canceled Xbox projects have intensified public scrutiny of Microsoft’s pricing decisions.