When it was released in November 2020, the Xbox Series X was priced at €499.99 before rising to €599.99 this year. As for the Xbox Series S, it was initially priced at €299.99 and has since risen to €349.99.
Unfortunately, the price increases may not be over yet. The usually well-informed insider Moore’s Law Is Dead claims to have obtained new information from memory manufacturers, distributors, and various partners. According to them, Microsoft has warned that the current RAM shortage will have an impact that will be felt “very, very soon.”
This will likely apply to various devices, including the brand’s game consoles.
“Apparently, Microsoft has absolutely no plans in place. If you still want to buy an Xbox at its current price, be aware that it could soon increase, or even that stocks could run out completely. In fact, several of my sources have been warned by Microsoft sales representatives that this will affect Xbox Series X consoles very soon. Sooner than expected.”
Sony is said to be more confident with its PS5, as the Japanese manufacturer anticipated the situation by acquiring reserves of GDDR6 RAM at low prices. However, we can’t rule out the prince going up next year when stocks run out.
It’s interesting to see how external factors like RAM shortages can impact pricing in the gaming industry. The price changes since the release of the Xbox Series X certainly reflect the challenges manufacturers face. It’ll be intriguing to see how this develops moving forward.
Absolutely! It’s fascinating how supply chain issues can ripple through the industry. Plus, as gaming technology advances, we might see even more fluctuations in prices as manufacturers try to keep up with demand while managing costs.
You’re right! The supply chain challenges definitely have a broader impact on gaming. It’ll be interesting to see how companies adapt their pricing strategies in response to these ongoing shortages. Innovation in technology could also help mitigate some of these costs in the future.
Absolutely, the supply chain issues are affecting not just prices but also availability. It’s interesting to see how these challenges could influence game development timelines as well, potentially leading to delays in releases.