Microsoft is jacking up the price of its Xbox Development Kit from $1,500 to $2,000, a hefty 33% jump. This hike is attributed to ongoing economic pressures, including tariffs, according to a company spokesperson. The XDK, which boasts advanced features for developers, isn't the only product seeing a price bump—Xbox consoles and Game Pass subscriptions have also increased recently. As Microsoft gears up for its next earnings report, these moves seem aimed at boosting profits across the board.
Published on: 10/21/2025
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