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Microsoft lifts price of Xbox consoles due to soaring component costs
Microsoft said it's increasing the price of Xbox game consoles after Apple announced price hikes for MacBooks and iPads.
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Hours after Apple announced price increases for MacBooks and iPads, Microsoft said consumers can also expect to pay more for Xbox game consoles, reflecting rising component costs. Starting Aug. 1, Xbox Series S consoles containing 512GB of storage will go up by $100 to about $500, Microsoft said Thursday, while models with 1TB will increase by $150 more. The entry-level Xbox Series X will now start at about $750.
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