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Microsoft has announced a second round of Xbox price increases in the US this year, effective October 3rd. The Xbox Series S (512GB and 1TB), Xbox Series X Digital, and Xbox Series X (including a special edition) will see price hikes ranging from $20 to $70. Microsoft cites macroeconomic factors as the reason, despite some price increases exceeding inflation. This contradicts the historical trend of decreasing console prices over time, raising concerns about the market's ability to sustain these increases.

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