Microsoft announced on June 25 that worldwide Xbox console prices will rise by $100 to $150 beginning August 1, depending on the model. The company cited higher costs for storage and memory, which it said have increased more than 2.5 times and are expected to double by fall 2027. Earlier price adjustments included increases of $80 to $100 in May 2025 and $20 to $70 in the United States in October 2025, according to a Microsoft blog post. The ongoing semiconductor shortage has affected a range of electronic devices, including consoles. Microsoft indicated that any additional price change could occur as early as winter 2027 or in 2028, though the size of the increase has not been specified.