As of August 1, Xbox Series X/S consoles have just gotten more expensive due to the ongoing DRAM shortage crisis affecting the global economy. The current price hike is the third one that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S console lineup have undergone since launch, when each system was respectively priced at $499.99 and $299.99.
It's no secret that the DRAM shortage crisis has caused various tech products to become more expensive since the fall of 2025. The shortage started after a surge in demand from companies building AI-based data centers around the world. Along with RAM kits and solid-state drives, the crisis has affected graphics cards, gaming consoles, and smart devices. Manufacturers such as Lenovo have stated that the RAM crisis is "the new normal" and claimed that the high prices will not change for the foreseeable future.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has just revealed the company's four major priorities that will reportedly drive revenue growth for the rest of the fiscal year.
Months after Microsoft raised the price of Xbox Series X/S consoles in light of the Trump administration's tariffs, another price hike has now taken hold across three key regions. As reported by...
