Xbox consoles might cost more soon after a French store raised prices. Micromania bumped all Xbox Series X and Series S models up by €50 at the start of May. This timing suggests Microsoft may announce official price hikes very soon. The store changed prices overnight without warning customers. Many gamers worry that this signals higher costs across Europe.
Current economic problems make it hard for companies to keep console prices steady. Sony already increased PlayStation 5 Digital Edition prices last month in Europe, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. They blamed inflation and currency exchange rates for the change. American prices stayed the same for PlayStation. Both major console makers face similar market pressures worldwide.
Gaming becomes more expensive as economic troubles continue. Nintendo set a higher price than expected for its upcoming Switch 2 console. This hints that the next Xbox and PlayStation systems will likely carry much steeper price tags. Some companies might offer cheaper handheld options to balance these increases. Gamers face a future where their hobby demands more from their wallets.
Current economic problems make it hard for companies to keep console prices steady. Sony already increased PlayStation 5 Digital Edition prices last month in Europe, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. They blamed inflation and currency exchange rates for the change. American prices stayed the same for PlayStation. Both major console makers face similar market pressures worldwide.
Gaming becomes more expensive as economic troubles continue. Nintendo set a higher price than expected for its upcoming Switch 2 console. This hints that the next Xbox and PlayStation systems will likely carry much steeper price tags. Some companies might offer cheaper handheld options to balance these increases. Gamers face a future where their hobby demands more from their wallets.
