Xbox dev kit price increased to $2,000 from $1,500
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Key points
- The Xbox dev kit price is increasing from $1,500 to $2,000.
- Microsoft stated that the adjustments reflect the macroeconomic developments.
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Hardware and electronic prices are increasing as well.
Microsoft announced that the Xbox dev kit price is being increased from the original $1,500 to $2,000, marking a 33% jump in cost. This price hike, according to an official statement from Microsoft to The Verge, is a reflection of the macroeconomic developments. The price hike comes during a time when hardware and electronics prices are increasing as well.
The Xbox dev kit is a combination of specialized hardware and software used by game devs to create and test games on Xbox. It comes with a Software Development Kit (SDK), a development console, and debugging features.
The price increase saw criticism online. One Reddit user labeled the increase a “terrible business strategy.”
The highest subscription tier of Xbox Game Pass also recently saw price increases; some regions in the EU are reportedly exempt from the price increase. In addition, Microsoft previously announced the price increase of its flagship console, which now costs $599.99 from the prior $499.99. Sara Bond, president of Xbox, confirmed that the company is working on creating the next-generation console.
These price increases affect not only RAM and SSD in retail, but OEMs, too. DRAM and NAND prices are climbing due to the higher demand for memory upcycle, attributed to AI’s increasing prevalence in the global economy.
