In an unexpected twist, Microsoft has announced a price hike for its Xbox Series X|S consoles, effective October 3, driven by escalating U.S. tariffs. The Series X climbs to $649.99, a stark reflection of the challenging economic landscape facing consumers.
This year, the United States government has issued a range of tariffs on different countries with the stated goal of bringing more manufacturing to the United States. In the short term (at the very least), a labor and education gap means that companies will still have to depend on countries like China, Vietnam, India, and other tariff-impacted economies to manufacture the products.
