"MICROSOFT IS RAISING PRICES ON XBOX CONSOLES, CONTROLLERS, AND GAMES WORLDWIDE"

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Become A Patron Of The Notorious Mass Effect Podcast For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme! Join Our Patreon Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/oPsc50VBOuH⁠ Join Analytic Dreamz on Notorious Mass Effect for an in-depth segment analyzing Microsoft’s Xbox price hikes, effective May 1, 2025. Explore the impact of President Trump’s global tariff war, including a 145% tariff on Chinese imports, driving up costs for Xbox Series S/X consoles (20–26.7% increases), controllers ($65–$200), and first-party games ($79.99). Analytic Dreamz breaks down the numbers, from the $380 Series S to the $730 2TB Galaxy Black Edition, and discusses the industry’s shift to digital and subscriptions amid declining physical media. Stay informed on gaming’s priciest era yet. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy