Microsoft is raising prices on its Xbox Games, consoles and accessories, which is wider uncertain about how the ongoing trade war supply will affect China and the gaming industry.
The company’s Xbox Series S512 GB Console will cost $ 380 (about Rs 32 32,000), an increase of 80 (about 6.743 rupees). The more powerful series X -console will be sold at $ 600 (about 50,577 rupees), which is a jump of $ 100 (about 8,8,430 rupees). Two weeks after the group raised prices for its PlayStation 5 in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, citing inflation and a tough economic environment.
“We understand that these changes are difficult, and that they were made careful about market conditions and the growing cost of development.” Is written In a blog post Thursday morning. “Looking forward, we continue to focus on offering more ways to play more games on any screen and ensuring value for Xbox players.”
Microsoft’s gaming strategy revolves around the construction of its game -pass subscription service offered in its consoles, PCs and smart TV platforms. It allows users to download and play a set of free sports every month. But it also sells especially stand games Call of duty In the holiday season, the Xbox will adjust some of its first -party game prices from $ 70 (about Rs 5,900) to $ 80 (about Rs 6,743), which is similar to what is doing with Nintendo. Flags titles for switch 2 console.
The US company did not say that if the rise in prices is a direct result of revenue. But over the past years, the Xbox has relied on manufacturing overseas, including operations in China. During his quarterly income call on Wednesday, Microsoft said tariff uncertainty has resulted in computer makers facing more inventory than usual.
Price recommended changes for local retailers will begin immediately.
Microsoft’s shares in New York on Thursday increased by 7.6 % after company reports Increased far from expected income Its key Azure Cloud Unit.
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