The console and controller price changes are set to occur today, with pricing varying across regions.
Game prices will follow later, with some first-party games retailing at a higher price this holiday season.
Nintendo announcedMario Kart Worldwould cost $80last month, and it now seems other companies are following suit.
Normal Xbox controllers will cost $64.99.
Later this holiday season,some first-party games will cost $79.99instead of their current $69.99 price tag.
Accessories, like the official Xbox headsets, will see price increases only in the US and Canada.
No matter the reasoning, this news is sure to disappoint many Xbox fans or prospective Xbox customers.
Source: Xbox, (1), (2)
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