# Microsoft significantly increases Xbox prices worldwide and withdraws 2TB model citing "components crisis"

> Microsoft has announced that it is increasing the price of Xbox worldwide from August 2, blaming increased costs for console storage and memory.

- **Source:** [Gamesindustry](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-significantly-increases-xbox-prices-worldwide-and-withdraws-2tb-model-citing-components-crisis?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3d89cef411e3e99c5ef928)
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #microsoft #xbox #steam
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3d89cef411e3e99c5ef928

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