Xbox Series X Price Hikes Fuel Fears of Higher Console Costs

Xbox Series X console prices have surged by £170 due to rising memory chip costs. This increase is attributed to the growing demand for random-access memory (RAM) from artificial intelligence firms, causing prices to skyrocket.

The impact of these rising costs can be seen in various tech products, including graphics cards used in gaming PCs and consoles. The use of AI-generated content has driven up demand for these components, leading to increased prices for console manufacturers like Microsoft.

Xbox Series S price hikes have sparked criticism from consumers who feel they are being unfairly burdened with the costs. A Reddit user described it as 'highway robbery' and Windows Central editor Jez Corden called it 'not even the ceiling'.