Microsoft announced significant price increases across its Xbox ecosystem, effective May 1st. Consoles, controllers, and headsets saw price hikes globally (except for headsets in the US and Canada). New first-party games will cost $79.99 starting around the holiday season. Microsoft cited rising development costs and market conditions as justification. This follows similar price increases by PlayStation and Nintendo, reflecting broader industry trends and escalating production costs.

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