Microsoft Announces August Xbox Price Hike, Prime Day Discounts Remain
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What changedMicrosoft will raise prices on all Xbox models in August, the second increase in under a year.
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Microsoft today announced that all Xbox models will see a price increase in August, the second hike in less than a year, driven by persistent memory costs affecting industries from automotive to computing. Fortunately, some Prime Day discounts are still available.
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- The Verge：AI
Consumer AI products, platform shifts, and policy/culture impact.
- The Verge：AI